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Garage sale shopper saves Christmas by turning in found wallet

Garage sale shopper saves Christmas by turning in found wallet

Wallet found in Bradford was returned to owner with cash intact
Etobicoke man accused of driving more than twice the speed limit in Innisfil

Etobicoke man accused of driving more than twice the speed limit in Innisfil

South Simcoe police say they clocked the vehicle going 121 km/h in a posted 60 zone on 13th Line
Teen charged after helmet-less passenger falls off dirt bike in Innisfil

Teen charged after helmet-less passenger falls off dirt bike in Innisfil

No injuries were reported in Sunday's incident, which occurred in a forested area near Lefroy arena
Weekend gun recovery linked to morning break-in on Melrose Ave.

Weekend gun recovery linked to morning break-in on Melrose Ave.

Barrie police say five suspects ran from the home when officers arrived and located them still inside; They were chased through backyards at which point the firearm was tossed
OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst

OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst

Police say positive identification cannot be made until post-mortem examination is completed
Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

'The driver smelled smoke… and watched the vehicle get consumed by flames,' says OPP sergeant
Steel St. resident finds discarded gun in their yard

Steel St. resident finds discarded gun in their yard

'The investigation into this isolated incident is ongoing,' police say; Five males in custody facing 'slew' of criminal charges
East-end residents warned to check yards for discarded firearm

East-end residents warned to check yards for discarded firearm

Residents around Steel, Melrose, Strabane, Rodney, Cook and Duckworth should be on the lookout following morning investigation
No charges to be laid against OPP officer in fatal Adjala crash: SIU

No charges to be laid against OPP officer in fatal Adjala crash: SIU

The crash happened on April 3, shortly after midnight, on County Road 50
Driver accused of travelling double the speed limit in Wasaga Beach

Driver accused of travelling double the speed limit in Wasaga Beach

Huronia West OPP say they clocked Mississauga driver going 100 kilometres per hour in a 50 km/h zone