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OPP: Teen driver clocked at 60 over limit on Highway 11

OPP: Teen driver clocked at 60 over limit on Highway 11

The driver from Sturgeon Falls was charged with stunt driving, their driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days
Man facing five charges after road rage attack

Man facing five charges after road rage attack

'The accused used his vehicle to strike the victim’s vehicle, ultimately driving the victim off the road and into a ditch, in close proximity to several children playing'
53 year old in wheelchair dies after traffic accident

53 year old in wheelchair dies after traffic accident

A motor vehicle struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair, who was taken to the local hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries
Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge

Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge

Police located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, it was determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was arrested for impaired driving
Road rage and fistfight on city street

Road rage and fistfight on city street

A resident says five police cruisers, a firetruck, and two ambulances responded to the incident
Cat dies after being shot with low calibre firearm (Warning: Disturbing material)

Cat dies after being shot with low calibre firearm (Warning: Disturbing material)

The owner let the cat outside and 15 minutes later the seven-month-old cat returned home with a bloody wound in the mouth and bleeding profusely
'Move over' law focus of long weekend enforcement

'Move over' law focus of long weekend enforcement

The OPP laid 1,282 charges in 2023 against drivers who failed to comply with Ontario's Move Over law
North Bay Police Lay 38 Charges in Traffic Enforcement Initiative

North Bay Police Lay 38 Charges in Traffic Enforcement Initiative

The enforcement initiative focused on areas of the city where police have received multiple traffic complaints, including Lakeshore Drive, Airport Road, Cassells Street, and Fisher Street
Thief caught red-handed

Thief caught red-handed

Poliice say on August 1, while on patrol in the area of Patton Street, officers saw a man inside a secure location, for which he was not authorized
Callander and Powassan men face multiple drug charges after stopped for speeding

Callander and Powassan men face multiple drug charges after stopped for speeding

Officers conducting enforcement on Highway 11 in Perry Township stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon further investigation, the two occupants of the vehicle were arrested