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The expanding world of fraudsters and how they can find you

The expanding world of fraudsters and how they can find you

OPP offers tips on how to recognize a scam and steps you can take to protect yourself
Innisfil man faces 115 charges in firearms trafficking investigation

Innisfil man faces 115 charges in firearms trafficking investigation

During search of home earlier this week, officers seized 20 firearms, about 5,000 rounds of ammunition, and various prohibited devices including high-capacity magazines
King Township family killed in Nashville plane crash

King Township family killed in Nashville plane crash

Family of five died in the crash earlier this week; Mayor Steve Pellegrini calls the incident 'heartbreaking and devastating'
SIU clears officer after man bitten by police dog during arrest dies

SIU clears officer after man bitten by police dog during arrest dies

Dale Lewis died nearly a month after arrest following standoff at Midland apartment building; dog's deployment was 'reasonably necessary force,' says SIU
'Hostile, extremely violent' woman damages Barrie police vehicle

'Hostile, extremely violent' woman damages Barrie police vehicle

City police were called to Gowan Street home on Tuesday for an unwanted person; 68-year-old woman arrested at the scene
Vaughan man charged with second-degree murder in death of woman

Vaughan man charged with second-degree murder in death of woman

Trevor Wheeler has been arrested in the homicide of Estella Wheeler
2 Richmond Hill women arrested in $40K immigration scam

2 Richmond Hill women arrested in $40K immigration scam

A Richmond Hill man is also linked to the scam targeting the Iranian-Canadian community, York Regional Police say
No injuries reported after apartment fire in downtown Midland

No injuries reported after apartment fire in downtown Midland

Cause of late Tuesday night fire still under investigation; Ontario Fire Marshal’s office contacted
Early morning house fire in Barrie leaves one person homeless

Early morning house fire in Barrie leaves one person homeless

Barrie Fire crews rushed to scene on Essa Road, between Innisfil and Anne streets, shortly after midnight
Teen injured after falling from moving vehicle in Bradford

Teen injured after falling from moving vehicle in Bradford

A 17-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition; police investigating the incident and asking witnesses to come forward