SCAM ALERT: Reader’s Digest lottery scam targeting local mailboxes
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a possible spike in lottery scams targeting local mailing addresses.
The Reader’s Digest lottery – or sweepstakes – scam will arrive at the target’s mailbox in the form of a letter. The…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters pose as municipal candidates
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a scam targeting local residents that appears to use information about the upcoming municipal election.
In one such case, a local victim was contacted by email by a fraudster impersonating a…
UPDATE: Missing Person - Andrew MEADOWS, 43
Missing Person Andrew MEADOWS has been located. This is now a private matter between investigators and family. No further information will be provided.
Driver arrested for impaired driving after collision involving cyclist
A Thunder Bay man faces charges of impaired driving after police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision on the city’s north side Sunday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the 400…
Youth arrested amid hate-motivated assault investigation
Police arrested a local teen Wednesday on charges of assault and criminal harassment following an investigation into hate-motivated bullying.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to an area on the city’s…
Police investigating homicide following Cumberland Street incident
Police are investigating a homicide after an adult male died from injuries sustained in an apparent assault on the city’s north side Saturday morning.
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Cyber Crime investigation leads to arrest of Thunder Bay man
Police arrested a local man Wednesday on numerous charges relating to child exploitation
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in May of 2022 into a local Internet user believed to have been uploading…
Four arrested, cocaine and fentanyl seized
Police arrested four suspects, including two males from Toronto, and seized cocaine and fentanyl following the search of a north-side home Thursday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at…
Toronto Teen, Barrie man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Thunder Bay
Police arrested two people Thursday, including a Toronto teen, who were suspected of taking over a home for drug trafficking purposes in Thunder Bay.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit were dispatched to a residential…
FRAUD ALERT: Bank scam targeting local numbers
The Thunder Bay Police Service has received numerous reports recently about unsolicited phone calls coming from people fraudulently claiming to represent a financial institution.
In one such report, the intended victim was contacted by a person…