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Loaded gun seized, driver charged with impaired in Markham

Loaded gun seized, driver charged with impaired in Markham

27-year-old Ajax man arrested after citizen calls 911 Monday night
Retired York Regional officer helps rescue senior out in the cold

Retired York Regional officer helps rescue senior out in the cold

The act of kindness was one of two assisting seniors in Bradford this week, South Simcoe Police say
'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family still hopeful one year later

'She is alive': Sister of abducted woman says family still hopeful one year later

Police are to provide an update tomorrow on the investigation into the kidnapping of Richmond Hill resident Elnaz Hajtamiri
OPP investigating death of 2-year-old in Gravenhurst

OPP investigating death of 2-year-old in Gravenhurst

The child, who had suffered 'significant injuries,' was taken to a local hospital and transferred to a Toronto hospital before succumbing to injuries
Police warn of puppy scam after buyer loses hundreds online

Police warn of puppy scam after buyer loses hundreds online

Never pay for a pet without seeing it first, South Simcoe Police say after woman lost her deposit for a mini goldendoodle pup on Facebook Marketplace ad
Quick-thinking OPP officers save deer trapped in fence

Quick-thinking OPP officers save deer trapped in fence

'Thinking fast and some quick footwork resulted in Bambi getting back to the herd safely,' Southern Georgian Bay OPP constable says
More than 800 drivers charged during OPP's Festive RIDE campaign

More than 800 drivers charged during OPP's Festive RIDE campaign

Officers conducted nearly 10,000 RIDE stops in the province, which saw them check about 240,000 drivers
Fire, police respond to smoky smell on Main Street Newmarket

Fire, police respond to smoky smell on Main Street Newmarket

The situation was quickly resolved as no flames were found by firefighters, police say
Sister's quick action helps thwart grandparent scammer

Sister's quick action helps thwart grandparent scammer

20-year-old Mississauga man charged with fraud following attempt to bilk Innisfil senior of thousands of dollars
2 men arrested after loaded handgun, drugs seized in Vaughan

2 men arrested after loaded handgun, drugs seized in Vaughan

Officers launched the investigation after finding a vehicle stopped on the road with a sleeping driver and passenger on New Year's Day, York Regional Police say