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Astorville man arrested after theft at local cannabis store and bong attack

Astorville man arrested after theft at local cannabis store and bong attack

A bystander outside the business tried to stop the thief but the assailant assaulted him by hitting him with the stolen bong
Low speed vehicle driver charged

Low speed vehicle driver charged

Municipalities must pass by-laws to allow low-speed vehicles, which meet certain requirements to be used on Ontario roads up to a maximum speed of 50 kilometres an hour
Early morning Ferris-area assault causes 'serious, life-threatening injuries'

Early morning Ferris-area assault causes 'serious, life-threatening injuries'

'Police do not believe there is an immediate threat to public safety, but encourage the public to practice caution and heightened awareness until an arrest is made'
Police arrest theft suspect after releasing photos

Police arrest theft suspect after releasing photos

On multiple occasions spanning December 2024 and January 2025, a woman went to the same business in the 1800 block of Algonquin Avenue and stole multiple items worth approximately $330
Graffiti suspect sought by police

Graffiti suspect sought by police

Huntsville OPP Detachment investigated reports of a person spray painting graffiti on the entrance sign of the Lake Tree residence sign located on Highway 60 and at the Esso gas station nearby
'Erratic' driver charged with impaired

'Erratic' driver charged with impaired

Huntsville OPP were on patrol and observed a vehicle leaving a licensed establishment and observed some erratic driving and a traffic stop was conducted
Driver charged with impaired after crashing into a ditch

Driver charged with impaired after crashing into a ditch

The complainant spoke to the male driver who seemed to be impaired
Unmarked cigarettes and cannabis found in speeder's car

Unmarked cigarettes and cannabis found in speeder's car

While speaking to the driver, police also detected a strong odour of cannabis.
UPDATED: Violent overpass collision under investigation

UPDATED: Violent overpass collision under investigation

Tuesday morning's collision resulted in one of the vehicles flipping and coming to rest on its side but witnesses say a North Bay Fire truck happened to be nearby to assist
Two Special Constables sworn in as full-time Constables

Two Special Constables sworn in as full-time Constables

Police roots and a helpful officer inspired two new North Bay Police Constables