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OPP investigating shooting at Parry Sound hotel

OPP investigating shooting at Parry Sound hotel

West Parry Sound OPP responded to a report of a person in hospital with injuries suffered during an incident at a hotel
Transport crosses a live lane on Highway 11 into a ditch, and lands on a railway track

Transport crosses a live lane on Highway 11 into a ditch, and lands on a railway track

There were no injuries to either driver or passenger, and a call was placed to Ontario Northland Rail to avoid a potential train collision
Three Sundridge residents face 14 drug and weapons charges

Three Sundridge residents face 14 drug and weapons charges

The street value for the drugs seized was approximately $17,000. Police also located and seized an imitation firearm, shotgun, .22 rifle and ammunition
'Unpaid fines' and CRA scams circulating in this area warn police

'Unpaid fines' and CRA scams circulating in this area warn police

As it is tax season, there are many different types of scams from people claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency
Hockey mom faces assault charges

Hockey mom faces assault charges

'It was reported that after an earlier hockey game on that same day, a parent from an opposing team had assaulted another parent'
20 years of fighting fraud - where are we now?

20 years of fighting fraud - where are we now?

In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received fraud reports totalling a staggering $554 million in victim losses, surpassing the 2022 historic loss amount of $530 million.
Street crime investigation nets $173K in drugs and cash

Street crime investigation nets $173K in drugs and cash

With the help of the Patrol Section, the car was stopped on High Street and the suspect was identified and arrested
East Ferris motorist charged with impaired after driving into ditch

East Ferris motorist charged with impaired after driving into ditch

The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay Detachment of the OPP for further testing
16 year old facing 15 charges including ones for gun and drugs

16 year old facing 15 charges including ones for gun and drugs

Officers stopped the vehicle for a sobriety check and saw cannabis readily available
Photos and video prohibited at North Bay Police headquarters

Photos and video prohibited at North Bay Police headquarters

'The person that is trying to take pictures or videos would be asked to leave the property and cease doing what they are doing'