Charges laid following elder abuse investigation

March 16, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into elder abuse has resulted in charges.
 
The investigation began on February 11, 2025, after the Crimes Against Seniors’ Division received a report about an incident that took place on January 30, 2025 at a long-term care facility in Thunder Bay.
 
An 86-year-old resident sustained injuries while in the care of a staff member.
 
Additional unrelated and unreported injuries were later confirmed.
 
No documentation of the injuries was located by officers.
 
The victim died on March 06, 2025 as a result of the injuries.
 
The Thunder Bay Police Service investigation identified the long-term care facility failed to take the reasonable steps to prevent any serious bodily harm or death to residents and attempted to delay and obstruct a police investigation.
 
As a result of the investigation, Marina GILBERT, 52, of Thunder Bay, has been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death contrary to section 220 of the Criminal Code.
 
Furthermore, Pioneer Ridge Long Term Care Home has also been charged with:
 
• Criminal Negligence Causing Death contrary to section 220 of the Criminal Code 
• Obstructing Justice contrary to section 139(2) of the Criminal Code
 
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
 
Anyone with information - particularly from the period of December 19, 2024 to March 6, 2025 - that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Kevin Middleton at (807) 317-0145. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
 
For further information and resources to protect against elder abuse, please visit: https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/protecting-seniors

Update: Boulevard Lake assault suspect arrested

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TB26016920 A person has been charged in connection to an assault in the Boulevard Lake area on May 7, 2026. The Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response unit responded to a call regarding the assault and the Major Case Unit became involved in the investigation. Yesterday at approximately 3:30 pm, officers with the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit located and arrested a male suspect. As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Edward MOORE of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Assault • Assault causing bodily harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle The Thunder Bay Police Service thanks members of the community for providing information on this incident.

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TB26017108 The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Bryce SINOWAY. Bryce was last seen on the morning of April 26, 2026, in the Foley Street area. He is described as an Indigenous male, standing 5’ 7”, with a medium build, short dark brown hair, and brown eyes. SINOWAY was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, red Nike sweater with a zipper, red Nike sweatpants and Nike Shoes that are either all black or black, white and red. He may also be wearing a silver chain. 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.

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TB26017134 The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a sudden death following a collision involving a train and a pedestrian. The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 8, 2026, near the intersection of South Water Street and Pearl Street. Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to the scene where a deceased individual was located. The deceased is a 34-year-old man of Thunder Bay. The Forensic Identification Unit and Traffic Unit are involved in the investigation. No other information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as appropriate.