A stretch of Highway 403 will be closed for several hours on Sunday following a collision between  a transport truck and an SUV in Oxford County, Ont. No one was injured.

According to Sgt. Ed Sanchuk with OPP West Region, a westbound transport truck crossed the centre median into the eastbound lanes of Highway 403 and collided with the SUV.

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“The great news out of this, both drivers walked away with absolutely no injuries,” Sanchuk said in a video posted to X. “The bad news, well, the eastbound lanes of Highway 403 are going to be closed between Highway 53 and Middle Townline Road for the next eight to 10 hours while we continue to investigate and get this fully-loaded transport truck removed off the highway.”

Sanchuk said OPP responded to the report of the crash alongside fire and paramedic crews.

In the video, the transport truck could be seen on its side behind Sanchuk.

He went on to thank both emergency officials and Good Samaritans who stopped to provide assistance before reminding people to travel safely.

“It’s truly a miracle that both drivers walked away with no injuries,” Sanchuk said.

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Provincial police say a fifth person has been arrested in connection with a 2021 homicide in Bolton, Ont., as investigators continue to search for two outstanding suspects.

In an update Wednesday morning, OPP said Damion Ryan, 45, of Ottawa, was arrested on March 12., and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

He is expected to attend court on April 13.

The charges stem from a series of shootings in 2020 and 2021, including the killing of 65-year-old Giovanni Costa in Bolton and another victim who was first shot at in Vaughan.

Police say York Regional Police first responded to a shooting at a business on Steeles Avenue West in Vaughan on Nov. 12, 2020, where one person was injured and taken to hospital.

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Just over two months later, on Jan. 18, 2021, OPP officers were called to a shooting at a home on Harvest Moon Drive in Bolton.

Two people were found with gunshot wounds inside the residence, including the victim of the Vaughan shooting.

Costa, a resident of the home, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police had previously announced other arrests in the case, including Christopher Brown, 28, of Barrie and Neheniah Tirfe, 25, of Toronto, who were both arrested and charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and other charges.

Investigators have also issued an Ontario-wide warrant for Filmon Fesshaghirgis, 27, of London, who is wanted on charges, including first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

A Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Waheed Barakziye, 48, also of London, on the same charges.

Both men are known to frequent London and the GTA.

Police are urging the public not to approach either suspect and to contact authorities immediately if they are seen.

The province is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Costa’s death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.

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Police have put up a billboard outside an Ontario town in a bid to crack a now two-year-old homicide investigation.

Ontario Provincial Police said Monday that it installed the billboard on County Road 9 facing southwest at County Road 11, just west of Orangeville, as the anniversary of David Robson’s death arrives.

Robson, 65, was found dead on April 1, 2024, around Chinguacousy Road and King Street in the Town of Caledon. A post-mortem examination conducted a day later determined his cause of death was homicide.

Robson, a resident of Melancthon, Ont., had been reported missing on March 21 that year.

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His vehicle, a 2017 black Kia Sportage with Ontario licence plate DAMZ 252, has never been found.

“Investigators are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the vehicle to contact police to support the ongoing investigation,” police said in the release.

The billboard police have installed features a stock picture of the vehicle and Robson’s photo.

“We hope the billboard prompts anyone passing through the area to recall some information about David Robson or the location of his vehicle,” Det.-Insp. Mark Allison said.

“We want to understand what happened to David and provide the answers his loved ones have been waiting for over the past two years.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection with an interprovincial identity fraud investigation.

Officers with the Nottawasaga detachment in Ontario issued a release saying they were first contacted on Nov. 27, 2025, by a victim who reported that their personal information had been used to create a fraudulent piece of identification.

Police allege that fake ID was then used at a banking institution in New Tecumseth, Ont., to open a credit card in the victim’s name.

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Investigators say the same identification was later used on Dec. 1, 2025, to purchase a luxury vehicle in Surrey, B.C.

The suspect has not been identified, and police are asking anyone who recognizes the individual or has information to come forward.

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A 60-year-old Ontario man is facing several charges, including arson and assault, in relation to an intimate partner violence incident last week.

Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a 911 call at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Friday for a domestic assault in progress at a residence on North River Road in Phelps Township. The District of Nipissing Paramedic Services also responded.

Police say they then received a second call from the victim, who reported the residence was on fire.

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The Phelps Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched and the victim was confirmed to have made it out of the home safely.

Police found the home fully engulfed in flames.

The suspect later exited an outbuilding on the property and surrendered to police.

The 60-year-old suspect faces two counts of arson, one each for disregard for human life and for damage to property, two counts of spousal assault, and one charge of mischief that destroyed or damaged a property.

The suspect remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario court of justice in North Bay, Ont., on Monday.

According to police, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim due to the domestic nature of the incident.

Police say the North East Region forensic identification services and North Bay OPP crime unit are assisting in the investigation.

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A Hamilton, Ont., man is facing charges in relation to a threat made against Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the second such incident in less than a week.

Ontario Provincial Police’s protective services section (PSS) said they began an investigation on Feb. 22 into a threat made against Ford.

They said as a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Lucas Bauer was arrested and charged with one count of uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death.

According to OPP, the man was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in a Toronto courtroom on April 13.

“Threats are criminal in nature and will not be tolerated. The OPP takes every incident seriously and is committed to investigating these matters, regardless of who is impacted,” said Insp. Anton Jelich in a statement.

The case is the second to be announced by the OPP in the past week, with a separate arrest of an Allison, Ont., man being reported last Thursday.

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In that case, OPP said the alleged threats dated back to Feb. 13, when members of the PPS began an investigation.

Police said 20-year-old Ramy Jamil Hanna was arrested and charged with one count of uttering threats to cause harm.

Hanna was also released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 9.

Last week, the RCMP also announced charges against a Winnipeg man after he was accused of “targeting” Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Jewish and Muslim communities in posts on X.

The RCMP revealed the charges on March 2, but the investigation began on Jan. 16. They said in a news release that a user on the platform X had posted threats targeting Carney and inciting hatred towards the Jewish and Muslim communities.

The RCMP did not specify what was said, but added that it’s mandated to investigate criminal offences arising from terrorism, espionage, cyberattacks, nuclear security risks and foreign-influenced activities, among others.

Anyone with information regarding the Hamilton case is being asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers if they wish to stay anonymous.

— With files from Global News’ Aaron D’Andrea

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Ontario Provincial Police are asking hunters not to target cattle that broke free from their trailer earlier this week.

OPP in Kenora say at roughly 10 a.m. March 1, a crash involving a commercial vehicle caused cattle to break free from their trailer.

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Officers say the cattle are in the area around Highway 17 and Inglis Lake Road, adding there is a plan to safely remove the remaining cows from the area.

“In the interest of public safety and the safety of the removal team, Kenora OPP is asking to refrain from hunting,” the force said.

“Hunting the cattle may result in charges under the Trespass to Property Act as well as Criminal Code charges such as discharging a firearm recklessly, careless use of a firearm, and theft.”

Anyone who sees cattle along Highway 17 near Inglis Lake Road is asked to contact the OPP.

The Brantford Police Service have arrested and charged a 39-year-old woman in connection with the 2005 death of a newborn boy known as Baby Parker.

Police said the infant’s body was discovered on July 28, 2005, on walking trails near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside Drive in Brantford.

The full-term newborn boy was found deceased, prompting an extensive investigation.

Because the child’s identity was unknown, officers named him “Baby Parker.” Until now, neither the child’s mother nor father had been identified, police said.

With assistance from the Toronto Police Service and the use of new DNA technologies and advanced investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify the person believed to be the newborn’s mother.

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On Feb. 26, 2026, a woman who was living in Brantford at the time of the incident was charged with indignity to a body and concealing the body of a child.

Police said the name of the accused will not be released due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, privacy considerations and the ongoing judicial process.

Police added they have no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the birth of Baby Parker or in the events that followed, and do not anticipate further charges.

Police had previously indicated the mother may have been between 13 and 17 years old at the time, had a connection to the Holmedale neighbourhood and may have concealed the pregnancy.

In 2005, police also released segments of a letter believed to have been written by the mother, sharing handwriting samples publicly in hopes someone would recognize the author.

While tips were received, none led to conclusive results, and police said they currently have no evidence confirming the letter writer’s identity.

On Aug. 17, 2025, the community marked the 20-year anniversary of the memorial service and the date Baby Parker was laid to rest.

In a statement, Insp. Keith Tollar of the Investigative Support Branch thanked officers and civilian members, both past and present, for their dedication to the case.

“To seek closure for Baby Parker has led us to this important milestone,” Tollar said, noting his appreciation for those who assisted in the case, given its distressing nature.

Police said they will not provide further comment as the matter is now before the courts.

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Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a suspected “swatting” incident in Barry’s Bay after officers responded to a report of a shooting that turned out to be unfounded.

Officers in Ottawa with the OPP said they received a call that someone was shot in the area on Wednesday.

Multiple police resources, including members of the emergency response team, were deployed as officers conducted a search and investigation.

Officers eventually confirmed that everyone was safe and that there was no risk to public safety.

The incident is now being investigated as a possible swatting.

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Swatting is the act of deliberately making a false or misleading report to trigger a large, high-risk response from police forces and first responders.

The OPP said officers respond based on the information available at the time and deploy significant resources to ensure community safety until a situation is confirmed to be secure.

“The safety of our communities is the OPP’s top priority in every case,” OPP said in a statement.

Police emphasized that false emergency calls divert critical resources away from real emergencies where lives may depend on a timely response.

Individuals responsible for such incidents can face significant charges, both in Canada and internationally.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.

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