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Project Support: Downtown Core Stabilization Q. What is it? A. The pilot project began on April 20 and will continue for 60 days. It involves teams conducting visible foot patrols in North and South downtown cores to deter disorder, respond quickly to concerns, and increase public confidence. Each patrol team is paired with a Social Navigator and/or Community Integration Team (CIT) Coordinator, ensuring service engagement is the first point of contact. Individuals are offered referrals to addiction treatment, mental health services, housing supports, and other appropriate resources. Q. What sort of safety concerns led to this project? A. We’re responding to concerns we’ve heard consistently about unsafe behaviours, trespassing, vandalism, public intoxication. This is a proactive initiative aimed at improving safety in shared public spaces in downtown cores. Our goal is to help connect people with the assistance that best suits their needs. Q. How does this address the needs of people? A. Our focus and first contact is outreach. Our main goal is to connect people with the most appropriate social services to suit their needs. Criminal enforcement may be pursued if disruptive or illegal behaviours in shared public spaces in downtown cores persists. Q. Will this reduce police availability for other calls for service? A. The initiative is being operated by our Community Oriented Response and Engagement Unit and will not directly impact Primary Response Unit staffing or response time.
TB26016630 The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Dennis LESNICK. Dennis was last seen on April 30, 2026, in the Belton Road area. He is described as a white male, standing 5’ 6”, with a thin build, shoulder length blonde hair, and blue eyes. LESNICK adjusts his facial hair at times, often seen with mustache or a goatee. If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
TB26016708 A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation has led to a large drug seizure and charges. The investigation began in April 2026. On May 5, 2026, officers located and arrested a suspect and searched a home and vehicle in the Munro Street area. During the searches a total of over 700 grams of suspected cocaine was seized, along with over $20,000 in Canadian cash. The estimated street value of the suspected illicit drugs is $70,000. As a result of the investigation, 30-year-old Jayden MASSEY from Ajax, Ontario is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance.
