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5 years later, police seek leads on Ottawa woman's disappearance

5 years later, police seek leads on Ottawa woman's disappearance

Police say Tara Sculptor was last seen in Ottawa boarding a bus to North Bay on May 31, 2019. June 1 marks the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. The Ottawa Missing Persons Unit and Sculptor's family are renewing their call for the public’s help
NBPS: Attempted murder plus 18 charges laid against Brampton man

NBPS: Attempted murder plus 18 charges laid against Brampton man

Police say the driver put the stolen vehicle in motion and struck the officer, pinning him between vehicles. The officer ended up on the ground and the accused then drove toward him but he was able to escape
Officer struck by fleeing stolen vehicle

Officer struck by fleeing stolen vehicle

The officer found a stolen vehicle in a parking lot on Memorial Drive. When the officer approached the vehicle the driver tried to flee and struck the officer
Local police to target vehicles with aftermarket parts and mods this summer

Local police to target vehicles with aftermarket parts and mods this summer

Many of the complaints include but are not limited to, loud exhaust systems, illegal light packages, loud stereo systems, and the associated behaviours including street racing, dangerous driving, and stunting
21 sex charges, including incest, laid in historical assault case

21 sex charges, including incest, laid in historical assault case

The Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one person from Saskatchewan with multiple offences
Couple sleeping in car face multiple charges including drug trafficking

Couple sleeping in car face multiple charges including drug trafficking

The two occupants were sleeping inside the vehicle and were arrested, after police located and seized drugs suspected to be cocaine, heroin, Fentanyl and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $12,000
Have you received anonymous letters with harassing content?

Have you received anonymous letters with harassing content?

After the previous media release regarding the investigation, more victims have come forward after receiving anonymous letters with harassing content between January and February 2024
Police Emergency Response Team training throughout the city

Police Emergency Response Team training throughout the city

You should not be alarmed if you see an increased police presence in different areas of North Bay, as the team continues to train with the ERT from Peel Regional Police Service
Two caught shoplifting in view of off-duty cop

Two caught shoplifting in view of off-duty cop

Officers were dispatched to a home improvement store after an off-duty officer observed a male believed to be shoplifting
VIDEO: Arrest made in near head-on collision with transport on Highway 17

VIDEO: Arrest made in near head-on collision with transport on Highway 17

Once the cattle truck swerved to the shoulder the off-duty officer saw the westbound white tractor-trailer approaching their vehicle. With debris skidding across the roadway the officer was able to manoeuvre onto the shoulder