Firearm seized, youth arrested on weapons charges

January 14, 2025

A teen faces several charges after police responded to an early morning weapons call.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch responded to an address on Windsor Street shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13, after receiving reports that an individual was in possession of weapons.

 

Responding officers spoke to witnesses and located a suspect in a residence a short distance away. A firearm and two edged weapons were seized.

 

A 16-year-old male is charged with the following:

•             Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

•             Careless Use of a Firearm

•             Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered

•             Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition

•             Mischief Under $5,000

•             Failure to Comply with Sentence x3

•             Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x2

•             Breach of Recognizance

 

The identity of the accused cannot be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

Drug trafficking investigation results in seizure of illicit drugs and two firearms

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Thunder Bay Police Service investigation leads to charges

June 1, 2026
TB26020163 A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into multiple assaults has led to charges. Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to reports of an assault in the Red River Road area, on May 29, 2026, just after 1:00 PM with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit which was on patrol as part of Project Support. On scene officers located an individual with injuries consistent with a stabbing. The individual attended a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Officers were able to identify, locate, and arrest a suspect nearby. Further investigation led to additional victims being identified. No additional injuries were reported. As a result of this investigation, 54-year-old Stephane ST-CYR of Quebec is facing the following charges: • Aggravated assault • Assault with a weapon (two counts) • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

Update: Missing Person — Richard GRAHAM

May 28, 2026
TB24032007 Richard GRAHAM is no longer the subject of a Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) missing person investigation. This is now a private family matter. The family has granted permission for TBPS to disclose that Richard was located deceased. Please remove his name and images from websites and social media pages. The family wants to extend their appreciation to everyone who was involved in the search efforts. No further information will be released at this time.