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$34K worth of contraband tobacco seized during Blind River RIDE check: OPP

$34K worth of contraband tobacco seized during Blind River RIDE check: OPP

Both men in the vehicle, from Alberta, face charges
Highway 17 east closed at Elliot Lake turn off (update: highway open)

Highway 17 east closed at Elliot Lake turn off (update: highway open)

Road closed in both directions to Massey
OPP calls in SIU after suspect injured in snowmobile crash

OPP calls in SIU after suspect injured in snowmobile crash

Suspects were fleeing police after allegedly stealing gas
OPP launches Festive RIDE campaign with new drug screening equipment

OPP launches Festive RIDE campaign with new drug screening equipment

Police also have the power to demand a breath test without reasonable suspicion
Southern Ontario man to answer for child luring charges in Chapleau

Southern Ontario man to answer for child luring charges in Chapleau

The Haldimand County man faces 17 total charges
Police seek assistance locating missing youth

Police seek assistance locating missing youth

14-year-old Cole Hickey has not been heard from since November 15
Goulaigan appointed very first female commander of Sault OPP detachment

Goulaigan appointed very first female commander of Sault OPP detachment

Manuela Byrnes has been acting commander since May of this year
OPP investigating ATV theft in Blind River

OPP investigating ATV theft in Blind River

The theft occurred on Nov. 15
OPP urge citizens to use online reporting for minor crimes

OPP urge citizens to use online reporting for minor crimes

Police say this will help to free up frontline officers to focus efforts on urgent calls
Sault man charged with impaired in Laird following single-vehicle crash

Sault man charged with impaired in Laird following single-vehicle crash

The driver and three passengers were uninjured in the collision