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OPP warn public about rise in grandparent scam

OPP warn public about rise in grandparent scam

Criminals impersonate a grandchild or close family member, often claiming they've been arrested, injured, or stranded and need immediate financial assistance
Six vehicles taken off the road during OPP safety inspections

Six vehicles taken off the road during OPP safety inspections

Six vehicles were taken off the road and more than 70 warnings and charges were issued during a two-day commercial motor vehicle inspection blitz conducted by Ontario authorities
SIU investigates injuries of man in OPP custody in Blind River

SIU investigates injuries of man in OPP custody in Blind River

The man was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening serious injuries
This $1.5 million drug bust is the largest ever by Sault Police

This $1.5 million drug bust is the largest ever by Sault Police

A search of the residence and a vehicle produced a staggering haul totalling more than 10 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone
Passed out Goulais River man arrested with drugs, airsoft guns: police

Passed out Goulais River man arrested with drugs, airsoft guns: police

Police attended the location and observed the driver to be passed out at the wheel
VIDEO: Homeowner spots suspects during Northland Rd. theft, vandalism

VIDEO: Homeowner spots suspects during Northland Rd. theft, vandalism

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals believed to be responsible for property damage and theft that occurred on Oct. 5
Choking, assault charges laid in intimate partner violence arrest

Choking, assault charges laid in intimate partner violence arrest

A recent arrest by the Anishinabek Police Service has brought attention to the severe dangers of strangulation in abusive relationships
Officer was hit with a chair while making an arrest

Officer was hit with a chair while making an arrest

Police were responding to a break-and-enter at a multi-unit residential building on Wednesday
Knocked over utility pole results in charges for 61-year-old Sault man

Knocked over utility pole results in charges for 61-year-old Sault man

Police say the driver left the scene
UPDATE: Highway 17 near Massey reopens

UPDATE: Highway 17 near Massey reopens

A collision at the intersection of Government Road (south) and Caddel Road (north) has been cleared