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CTV News
16-07-2025
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Ont. police seize church silverware, gold bars, drugs and cash totalling $175K
Ontario Provincial Police seized seized cash, gold bars and stolen silverware along with suspected cocaine, heroin, hydromorphone and drug trafficking paraphernalia from a residence in Parry Sound, Ont., on July 15, 2025, during the execution of a warrant. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) A 50-year-old Parry Sound man faces multiple drug and proceeds-of-crime charges after Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Gibson Street residence on July 15. Officers with the OPP street crimes unit, along with members of the West Parry Sound detachment, seized cash and gold bars valued at more than $30,000 as well as suspected cocaine, heroin and hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $145,000. OPP - PS - SEIZURE - 2 Ontario Provincial Police seized seized cash and gold bars along with suspected cocaine, heroin, hydromorphone and drug trafficking paraphernalia from a residence in Parry Sound, Ont., on July 15, 2025, during the execution of a warrant. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Stolen church property recovered Police also located silverware stolen from Trinity Anglican Church in Parry Sound in February 2024. OPP - PS - SEIZURE - 3 Ontario Provincial Police seized recovered silverware stolen from Trinity Anglican Church in February 2024 from a residence in Parry Sound, Ont., on July 15, 2025, during the execution of a warrant. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Charges laid The accused faces eight counts of drug trafficking and three charges related to possession of proceeds of crime. The man is being held for bail and scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. In a related social media post, OPP called the investigation a win for 'public safety.'
CTV News
09-07-2025
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Improper boat lighting trends prompt warning from OPP marine unit
An Ontario Provincial Police marine unit boat on patrol is shown in this undated image. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/X) The West Parry Sound OPP marine unit is urging boaters to ensure proper lighting on their vessels after noticing a rise in violations during nighttime hours. Authorities say factory-installed LED docking lights and aftermarket LED light bars, while popular, are often misused. While these bright lights are acceptable when docking, using them while navigating is both unsafe and illegal. 'They are blinding and often render the red and green bow lights ineffective,' police noted in a recent social media post. Under the Canada Shipping Act, boats must display properly lit red and green bow lights along with an all-around white stern light after sunset. Police emphasized that the stern light – sometimes seen as an inconvenience – is critical for alerting boaters approaching from behind. Failing to comply with lighting regulations can result in fines of $180. Ontario Provincial Police are reminding operators to check their setups to avoid penalties and ensure safer nighttime travel on the water.
CTV News
20-06-2025
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Thieves accused of stealing $100K of material from Parry Sound area business
Two suspects accused of stealing $100K worth of material caught on security camera. June 2025 (Ontario Provincial Police) Surveillance cameras captured images of two suspects and a vehicle accused in the theft of $100,000 in material from a business in the Parry Sound area earlier this month. Investigators from the West Parry Sound detachment were called to the scene on Oastler Park Drive near Hunter Drive in the Township of Seguin around 11:30 a.m. June 9, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday night. 'Approximately $100,000 worth of material was removed from the property between June 7 and June 9, OPP said. 'Suspects and a white cube van were captured by security cameras.' White cube van allegedly used to steal $100K in material from Parry Sound area business White cube van allegedly used to steal $100K in material from Parry Sound area business. June 2025 (Ontario Provincial Police) The crime unit is assisting with the investigation. 'Anyone with information is urged to call the West Parry Sound OPP at 1-888-310-1122,' police said. 'Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000." One of the surveillance images shared by police shows two suspects walking through a yellow gate. Both suspects appear to be wearing black hoodies and white gloves. One of the suspects appears to be wearing brown, knee-length shorts while the second suspect is wearing black pants and a blue and white surgical facemask. It is unclear what type of material was stolen.
CTV News
19-06-2025
- Automotive
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Collision closes Hwy. 69 on Thursday evening
A two-vehicle collision closed Highway 69 at Pointe Au Baril early Thursday evening. Ontario 511 said the roadway is closed between Highway 529 and Highway 522. All lanes are closed. West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police said the investigation is ongoing and police are asking the public to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
CTV News
10-06-2025
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GTA man arrested in Parry Sound with $25K in cocaine, high-capacity gun magazine
Five people were charged in a search of two homes in Magnetawan First Nation and $12K in drugs were seized, including fentanyl and cocaine. Five people were charged in a search of two homes in Magnetawan First Nation and $12K in drugs were seized, including fentanyl and cocaine. Responding to a call about a person armed with a firearm near a Parry Sound business Monday afternoon, police arrested a GTA man and found $25,000 in cocaine. The complaint about the armed suspect near a Bowes Street establishment came in around 4 p.m. June 9, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Tuesday morning. 'Officers located and arrested the suspect,' OPP said. In addition to the drugs, officers located a high-capacity magazine and $10,000 in Canadian currency during a search. The 25-year-old from Brampton is now charged with drug trafficking, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime. Members of the West Parry Sound crime and canine units assisted in the investigation. The accused is being held in custody in North Bay and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
