Two suspects, including a Toronto youth, were arrested following an investigation into a suspected ongoing home takeover on the city’s southside Tuesday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a residential address in the 900 block of Northern Avenue just after 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 in response to a suspected home takeover situation.
Police learned the elderly tenant of an apartment may have had their home taken over by individuals involved in the drug-trafficking trade. There was also concern the elderly victim could have been the victim of ongoing abuse.
When police arrived at the apartment they observed a male suspect attempting to flee from a window. The male was apprehended following a brief foot pursuit. A second male suspect was located inside the apartment.
Further investigation led to the seizure of a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
Both suspects were transported to the TBPS headquarters at 1200 Balmoral Street.
A 17-year-old male from Toronto is charged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Unlawfully in a Dwelling
Francis Joseph VALLE, 33, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Breach of Probation x 2
Both appeared in bail court on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.
Incident Date
Incident Number
TB23001332
Location
Thunder Bay