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Wasaga Beach speeder slapped with multiple drug charges

Wasaga Beach speeder slapped with multiple drug charges

Police report finding cannabis, cocaine, several cell phones, a knife, a scale, and cash on the Oakville driver travelling on Highway 26
Two wanted in connection to at least 20 LCBO theft incidents across the province (4 photos)

Two wanted in connection to at least 20 LCBO theft incidents across the province (4 photos)

Investigators say over the past two years, two thieves targeted very high-end bottles at a number of LCBO locations, including those in Collingwood, Niagara, and Guelph
OPP looking for accused man thought to be in Simcoe County

OPP looking for accused man thought to be in Simcoe County

Members of the public are urged not to approach him if located
OPP searching for suspect in Stayner Circle K robbery

OPP searching for suspect in Stayner Circle K robbery

Police are also looking for witnesses
New cellphone scam has scammers hijacking SIM cards for personal information

New cellphone scam has scammers hijacking SIM cards for personal information

Orillia OPP say scammers call your service provider and within a matter of minutes can take control of your phone and use your credit cards and PayPal account
Gun shot wounds sustained at Hurontario Street apartment say police

Gun shot wounds sustained at Hurontario Street apartment say police

On Feb. 16, 2020 OPP officers were notified of a male at a local hospital with gunshot wounds where it was later found that the incident itself took place at an apartment on Hurontario Street near Fourth Street in Collingwood
Numerous charges laid in month-long counterfeit investigation

Numerous charges laid in month-long counterfeit investigation

Between Feb. 10 and 27, counterfeit U.S. currency of $20, $50 and $100 U.S. bills were used at stores in the Simcoe County area
OPP want you to be fraud-aware this month and protect yourself from costly scams

OPP want you to be fraud-aware this month and protect yourself from costly scams

Approximately five per cent of fraud victims report the crime to police
Expired validation sticker lands teen in mess of trouble

Expired validation sticker lands teen in mess of trouble

A 17-year-old was charged for driving with a G1 license and no adult
Victim of Clearview/Collingwood Townline shooting has 'non-life-threatening injuries'

Victim of Clearview/Collingwood Townline shooting has 'non-life-threatening injuries'

Police say there is currently no public safety concern