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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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OPP marine unit lays 21 charges around southern Georgian Bay in one weekend

OPP marine unit lays 21 charges around southern Georgian Bay in one weekend

Forty-six vessels were inspected over the weekend
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OPP says 84% of this year's traffic-related deaths were preventable

OPP says 84% of this year's traffic-related deaths were preventable

Very few OPP-investigated road fatalities are the result of an 'accident' where no driver is at fault, police say
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Suspicious vehicle call leads to multiple charges in Essa Township

Suspicious vehicle call leads to multiple charges in Essa Township

Nottawasaga OPP had received complaints about vehicles being entered in the 5th Line area with wallets, ID and credit cards stolen
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