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Yes, police will lay charges if you light a bonfire

Yes, police will lay charges if you light a bonfire

Elliot Lake man charged with lighting a backyard fire during current fire ban; offence carries a possible $880 fine under the Forest Fires Prevention Act
13-year-old facing more charges in sex assault investigation

13-year-old facing more charges in sex assault investigation

Suspect was originally arrested last month; two more alleged victims have come forward
Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

Pellet gun that 'looked very real' triggers high school lockdown

OPP were called to Elliot Lake Secondary School after photos of gun started circulating on social media; police later discovered that pellet gun was modified to look genuine
Life lesson: If you're wanted by cops during fire ban, don't light bonfire

Life lesson: If you're wanted by cops during fire ban, don't light bonfire

53-year-old Elliot Lake man arrested after OPPĀ notice people enjoying a beachfront campfire in the middle of current fire ban
Argument over trailer sale leads to threat charge

Argument over trailer sale leads to threat charge

OPP responded to the incident Tuesday evening; 37-year-old charged with uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm
Two thieves in boat caught stealing from island camp: OPP

Two thieves in boat caught stealing from island camp: OPP

Property owner on the North Chanel of Lake Huron alerted police to two trespassers; officers boated to the scene, where they discovered another boat pulled up on the shore
Driver, passenger arrested after vehicle tries to evade cops

Driver, passenger arrested after vehicle tries to evade cops

OPP say a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant was seen running through backyards in Thessalon before eventually surrendering to police
19-year-old charged with assault in Wawa

19-year-old charged with assault in Wawa

OPP responded to early morning incident on May 28
'Altercation involving vehicle' leads to charges in Wawa

'Altercation involving vehicle' leads to charges in Wawa

32-year-old from Timmins faces assault, impaired driving charges
Wawa resident charged with assaulting spouse

Wawa resident charged with assaulting spouse

Officers responded to domestic disturbance report on the afternoon of May 26