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OPP: Man lying in street 'became assaultive' as police assisted

OPP: Man lying in street 'became assaultive' as police assisted

A 36-year-old West Nipissing man faces a slew of charges stemming from the interaction with police
Street Crime Unit arrests pair in drug investigation

Street Crime Unit arrests pair in drug investigation

Officers from the NBPS Street Crime Unit arrested both accused in a parking lot on Cassells Street in North Bay
Increased OPP presence while death in South River investigated

Increased OPP presence while death in South River investigated

A post-mortem is being conducted Thursday to determine the cause of death and the Almaguin Highlands OPP advises there is no risk to public safety
Local police services team up for traffic enforcement blitz

Local police services team up for traffic enforcement blitz

Police say extra resources will deployed during Thursday's campaign, and offenders can expect fines and loss of demerit points upon conviction, depending on the offence
Local officers who proficiently laid impaired charges recognized by MADD

Local officers who proficiently laid impaired charges recognized by MADD

'This award recognizes the efforts our members make on a daily basis to improve road safety in our community and to hold people accountable if they choose to drive impaired'
What happened to Brian Dunlop?

What happened to Brian Dunlop?

Private Investigators, police and the family are hoping to drum up more information relating to Brian Dunlop's 1994 disappearance
Top-25 wanted fugitive is in the wind and has ties to North Bay

Top-25 wanted fugitive is in the wind and has ties to North Bay

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Habiton Solomon, wanted in connection to the death of Joshua Tarnue in Kitchener last August
Police charge local physician following incident at hospital

Police charge local physician following incident at hospital

NBPS says the physician assaulted a patient and threatened another person at the hospital
126 victims of emergency grandparent scam — police arrest 14 scammers

126 victims of emergency grandparent scam — police arrest 14 scammers

More than $739,000 was swindled from 126 victims. 15 were re-victimized multiple times losing more than $243,000
OPP: Fraudsters posing as Casino Rama in gaming ads

OPP: Fraudsters posing as Casino Rama in gaming ads

The ads direct users to a site associated with WinSpirit Casino which is an unregistered gaming website