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Will North Bay lose its OPP detachment office?

Will North Bay lose its OPP detachment office?

Infrastructure Ontario has reached out to neighbouring municipalities – Callander and East Ferris – to gauge interest in undertaking the project and working with Infrastructure Ontario to bring the development to life
Motorists choosing fines over buckling up say OPP

Motorists choosing fines over buckling up say OPP

'Over the four-day event, the OPP laid close to 1,200 seatbelt charges against drivers and passengers who chose to receive fines (and demerit points for drivers), rather than take a few seconds to buckle up and keep themselves safe'
North Bay not immune from car theft: cops

North Bay not immune from car theft: cops

'The North Bay Police Service has recently implemented Automatic Licence Plate Readers in all of our patrol vehicles, which will help our officers detect and locate stolen vehicles from across Ontario that are in our area'
Elderly man hospitalized after thieves steal from his vehicle

Elderly man hospitalized after thieves steal from his vehicle

Two men broke into a vehicle parked in a Harris Drive driveway and began stealing items. The elderly victim who was in his residence, saw the two in his vehicle and came out to confront them
Human trafficking charges laid by police

Human trafficking charges laid by police

At 2 a.m., police were called to a North Bay home concerning a disturbance
911 hang-ups and misdials tied up emergency lines over Easter

911 hang-ups and misdials tied up emergency lines over Easter

Between 8 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m Tuesday, 46 calls logged by dispatchers were 911 hang-ups
Alamaguin Highlands OPP looking for auxiliary members

Alamaguin Highlands OPP looking for auxiliary members

The OPP Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who work with regular force OPP officers to ensure the safety and well-being of the Province of Ontario
Four charged after police use spike belt to disable fleeing vehicle

Four charged after police use spike belt to disable fleeing vehicle

There was a large police presence with the OPP K9 Unit, Emergency Response Team, Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement Unit and OPP Aviation who assisted with the search
Three charged after Parry Sound drug bust

Three charged after Parry Sound drug bust

During a search of the residence, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be cocaine, oxycodone, and methadone with an estimated street value of $10,500
Teen basketball game leads to assault causing bodily harm charges

Teen basketball game leads to assault causing bodily harm charges

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault causing bodily harm