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As deaths rise, OPP urge drivers to 'drive like your life depends on it'

As deaths rise, OPP urge drivers to 'drive like your life depends on it'

There have been an increase in road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked to the deaths, OPP says
Police respond to Highway 17 car crash, seize $195K worth of suspected contraband cigarettes

Police respond to Highway 17 car crash, seize $195K worth of suspected contraband cigarettes

Three from Manitoba were arrested as a result of the investigation
Recent fatalities on the water prompt OPP to issue warning

Recent fatalities on the water prompt OPP to issue warning

Deaths underscore the importance of wearing a life jacket, especially early in the season when water temperatures are frigid and hypothermia can set in quickly
Sault resident charged with impaired driving, speeding in Chapleau

Sault resident charged with impaired driving, speeding in Chapleau

Police say the driver was operating a minivan on Highway 129 in Chapleau Township
Man accused of golf cart theft found in possession of knives, samurai sword

Man accused of golf cart theft found in possession of knives, samurai sword

27-year-old Wawa man faces charges
Richards Landing resident accused of impaired driving

Richards Landing resident accused of impaired driving

The accused was charged after police responded to a traffic complaint
Domestic disturbance results in assault charge

Domestic disturbance results in assault charge

An argument escalated to where the victim received several punches in the head
Sault driver charged with impaired after nearly hitting officer with vehicle: OPP

Sault driver charged with impaired after nearly hitting officer with vehicle: OPP

Officer was providing traffic control at a sink hole on Highway 548 when the incident occurred
Vehicle hits ditch, fence. Driver charged

Vehicle hits ditch, fence. Driver charged

The driver was charged with careless driving
Police seize 40 grams of suspected cocaine, $53K in cash at Blind River traffic stop

Police seize 40 grams of suspected cocaine, $53K in cash at Blind River traffic stop

According to OPP, the Sudbury man was pulled over for speeding