Incident leads to weapons charge

June 17, 2025

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One person has been charged after police responded to a weapons call.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Amelia Street West at about 11:40 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 after receiving information that individuals present at the location were in possession of a weapon.


Officers responded and learned that multiple suspects had gone into a residential unit. The responding officers contained the area and attempted to communicate with the suspects. The suspects did not comply with demands to exit the unit and surrender.


Members of the Emergency Task Unit became involved with the response.


The incident was concluded shortly after 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17. No injuries were reported and there is no current threat to public safety.


Multiple people were located within the residence and taken into custody. All but one have been released.


Teddy-Lyn MADDOCK, 34, has been charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.


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

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