Cyber Crime investigation leads to charges

February 25, 2025

A continued Cyber Crime Unit investigation has led to a local resident facing charges.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in November 2024 after receiving a report that a local internet user was engaged in illegal activity.

 

Police seized multiple electronic devices from the suspect in December 2024.

 

As a result of the investigation, the suspect was arrested on Monday, February 24, and taken into custody.

 

William HEIDRICK, 32, is charged with the following:

 

•             Distribute Intimate Images Without Consent x4

•             Identity Fraud x2

•             Criminal Harassment

•             Breach of Probation x3

•             Breach of Release Order

•             Accessing Child Pornography

•             Luring a Child

•             Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child

 

The accused appeared in court on Tuesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.


Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit school zone patrol leads to charges

October 8, 2026
TB26040506 A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit patrol has resulted in a stunt driving charge. On October 7, 2026, an officer was driving in the Rosslyn Road area around 2:30 PM when they located a vehicle travelling 89km per hour in a 40km per hour school zone. The driver was stopped and was charged with: • Speeding (HTA) • Stunt Driving (HTA) The driver is facing a 30-day licence suspension, and their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days. Drivers are reminded to adhere to posted speed limits in school zones and community safety zones. Reduced speeds are in place to protect children who may be walking, cycling, or crossing the roadway during peak travel periods. The Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit remains committed to public safety and will continue proactive enforcement to ensure the protection of students, families, and all road users.

Police presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end

October 8, 2026
A visible police presence is expected in the area of the 600 block of Victoria Avenue East. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area on October 5, 2026, in response to a call for service. The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Police locate and arrest assault suspect

October 8, 2026
TB26040420 One person faces multiple charges after attempting to flee arrest following an overnight assault. Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to an address in the area of Simpson and Bethune streets just after midnight on Wednesday, October 7, after receiving a report of an assault. Responding officers learned that two males became involved in a verbal altercation, which led to a physical assault. Officers located a male matching the suspect description in the area of May and Donald streets about 45 minutes later. The suspect attempted to flee from officers but was arrested and taken into custody. Paul ASH, 32, is charged with the following: • Assault Causing Bodily Harm • Resisting Police • Failure to Comply with Probation Order • Failure to Comply with Release Order The accused was remanded into custody following an initial court appearance date.