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Man facing multiple charges following RIDE stop in Rama

Man facing multiple charges following RIDE stop in Rama

The 21-year-old was charged with impaired driving and possession of cocaine after early-morning stop on Rama Road, police say
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Body of deceased adult found after Markham house fire extinguished

Body of deceased adult found after Markham house fire extinguished

A body that is believed to be an adult male was located in the Reesor Road house this afternoon, police say
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Motorcyclist, 20, killed in collision in King Township

Motorcyclist, 20, killed in collision in King Township

Man died on the scene of the two-car collision at Jane and 17th Sideroad
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Impaired-driving crashes jump 31% in 5 years on OPP-patrolled roads

Impaired-driving crashes jump 31% in 5 years on OPP-patrolled roads

'Tragically, 385 people lost their lives in impaired driving-related collisions ... between 2018 and the end of 2023,' department says, noting enforcement set to increase
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South Simcoe police lay 113 charges in 'intensive' Easter weekend patrols

South Simcoe police lay 113 charges in 'intensive' Easter weekend patrols

In addition to traffic-related occurrences, the department responded to 181 calls for service
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Traffic stop yields cocaine and weapon, driver charged

Traffic stop yields cocaine and weapon, driver charged

Sunday night stop on North Street in Barrie sees man charged with multiple offences
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Nottawasaga OPP charge Essa Twp. man with weapons offences

Nottawasaga OPP charge Essa Twp. man with weapons offences

Investigation of uttering threats in the area of Angus leads to charges
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Teen allegedly caught speeding at almost triple the legal limit

Teen allegedly caught speeding at almost triple the legal limit

South Simcoe police say driver had a G2 licence; they were charged and the vehicle was impounded
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'Noisy' truck rally sees charges laid by Barrie police

'Noisy' truck rally sees charges laid by Barrie police

An estimated 350 people attended rally at Georgian Mall parking lot
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Area martial arts coach charged with sexual assault

Area martial arts coach charged with sexual assault

Minor reported being sexually assaulted at a martial arts club, York Regional Police say
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