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OPP search for missing man

OPP search for missing man

48-year-old Richard Martel was last seen in Ottawa in June 2020; he has ties to the Sault, Timmins and Blind River
OPP investigating theft of 4 boat motors in Blind River

OPP investigating theft of 4 boat motors in Blind River

Two motors were taken from a commercial property while two others were taken from separate boats parked at a marina property
Driver charged with impaired near Thessalon

Driver charged with impaired near Thessalon

Complainant reported that a pickup truck nearly collided with them at Highway 17 and Highway 129, says OPP
Thessalon man arrested on outstanding warrant

Thessalon man arrested on outstanding warrant

He's scheduled to appear in court on November 25
Highway 17 in Goulais River area affected by collision (updated)

Highway 17 in Goulais River area affected by collision (updated)

Incident reported around 12:30 p.m.
Refusal to show vaccination proof led to Sudbury officer's arrest

Refusal to show vaccination proof led to Sudbury officer's arrest

Greater Sudbury Police constable Melisa Rancourt was arrested for resisting a peace officer and trespassing after refusing to show proof of vaccination at the Espanola Rec. Centre on Sunday
OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

Successful applicants will remain on the OPP Tow List for one year and are subject to suspension and removal from the list
Sudbury police constable charged with resisting police, trespassing in Espanola

Sudbury police constable charged with resisting police, trespassing in Espanola

Charges result from weekend incident at a public gathering at the Espanola Recreation CentreĀ 
Three arrested in Northern Ontario $8M drug bust

Three arrested in Northern Ontario $8M drug bust

Police seized weapons, cash, drugs after taking down illegal cannabis grow operation
31-year-old charged following disturbance call near Bruce Mines

31-year-old charged following disturbance call near Bruce Mines

31-year-old accused of physically assaulting homeowner