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Festive RIDE program underway

Festive RIDE program underway

Greater Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Mandi Hargrave With the holiday season now underway OPP officers are enforcing driver safety with a larger presence on our roadways during the annual Festive RIDE program.
Second Steelworkers fire suspect released on bail

Second Steelworkers fire suspect released on bail

Greater Sudbury Northern Life A 12-year-old boy charged with setting a fire that destroyed the Steelworkers Hall Sept. 19 has been released on bail.

Man caught with oxycontin tablets

Greater Sudbury Northern Life A 50-year-old man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking after police caught him with 81 oxycontin tablets while he was walking on Notre Dame Avenue.

Snow caused 20 collisions in a day

Greater Sudbury Northern Life Greater Sudbury Police are urging drivers to pay closer attention to road conditions and allow time for their journeys. As of late Tuesday night, police had responded to 20 collisions in just 24 hours.
Sudbury fugitive wanted on multiple charges

Sudbury fugitive wanted on multiple charges

Greater Sudbury Northern Life The Greater Sudbury Police Service is asking for the public's help in locating 20-year-old Race Baker, who is wanted on multiple charges. As a result of a drug warrant executed at a Frood Road resident on Nov.

Manitoulin motorists can report impaired drivers

Greater Sudbury Northern Life Six years ago, Manitoulin OPP, in conjunction with the Manitoulin Injury Prevention Coalition, launched a program called Operation Lookout which encourages motorists to call and report impaired or aggressive drivers.

Man who ran red light facing drug charges

Greater Sudbury Northern Life A 24-year-old man who ran a red light in Lively in front of OPP officers is facing drug and alcohol charges after they searched his vehicle.

Man drives 120 km/h on Regent Street

A 20-year-old Whitby man was charged with stunt driving Nov. 29 after Sudbury OPP officers caught him driving 120 km/h on Regent Street, which has a posted speed limit of 60 km/h. His driver's license and vehicle were seized for seven days.
Steelworkers reward to benefit youth

Steelworkers reward to benefit youth

Greater Sudbury Northern Life The Steelworkers are putting a positive spin on the devastating arson that crumbled their hall to the ground two and a half months ago. On Sept. 19, the Steelworkers Hall on Frood Road went up in flames.
Cyber crime unit gets boost from province

Cyber crime unit gets boost from province

Greater Sudbury Northern Life If you view child pornography on the Internet, you will be criminally charged and prosecuted if caught, said Sgt. Tim Burtt. He is head of the cyber crime unit at Greater Police Service, and is assisted by Det. Const.