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Founder of Canadian Carver, Agawa Crafts facing weapons charges

Founder of Canadian Carver, Agawa Crafts facing weapons charges

Gerald A. Demers, 76, accused of multiple weapons offences after OPP conduct a weekend raid at his waterfront home in Batchawana Bay; he sold business in 2019
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Promise of jobs in the Sault triggered human trafficking sting

Promise of jobs in the Sault triggered human trafficking sting

OPP says workers from Mexico were recruited online and promised work permits and good-paying employment in Canada, including at a recycling facility in Sault Ste. Marie
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Lucky catch: Two northern companies hit by 'spear phishing' recoup $950K

Lucky catch: Two northern companies hit by 'spear phishing' recoup $950K

Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming Shores managed to recover stolen funds after massive fraud investigation; 'Don't get reeled in — if it seems 'phishy' don't bite!'
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Safety first: OPP reminds boaters to be careful

Safety first: OPP reminds boaters to be careful

Safe Boating Awareness Week starts this weekend
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Sault driver accused of using someone else's licence

Sault driver accused of using someone else's licence

34-year-old arrested in Thessalon Sunday night
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Driver in Johnson Township busted with two pounds of cocaine: OPP

Driver in Johnson Township busted with two pounds of cocaine: OPP

A 36-year-old from Barrie is facing multiple charges as a result
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Moose collision in northern Ontario kills one, injures two

Moose collision in northern Ontario kills one, injures two

Highway 11 North near Temagami was closed in both directions for more than six hours; OPP are not releasing name of 39-year-old pronounced dead at scene
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Stop by for a visit next week at the Sault's OPP detachment

Stop by for a visit next week at the Sault's OPP detachment

May 17 open house is part of 'Police Week' across Ontario
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'Our hearts are broken': OPP officer killed, suspect charged with murder

'Our hearts are broken': OPP officer killed, suspect charged with murder

Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who died Thursday was 'ambushed and shot' along with two others at a home east of Ottawa, force says; Sault police 'deeply saddened'
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13-year-old accused of nine sexual assaults facing more charges

13-year-old accused of nine sexual assaults facing more charges

Teen arrested after allegedly contacting a complainant on SnapChat
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