Male arrested on weapons charges
March 31, 2025
Police arrested a man who was found in possession of an imitation firearm after officers responded to a weapons call.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 Cumberland Street North on the evening of Sunday, March 30, after receiving reports that a male had been observed in possession of a possible handgun.
Responding officers located a male matching the description of the suspect. The male was found to be in possession of an imitation firearm and two concealed knives.
The male was arrested and taken into custody.
Nelson Richard BROWN, 35, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order x2.
The accused appeared in court on Monday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
TB25050160 A charge has been laid following a Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into an incident at a business of the city’s north end. On December 26, 2025, officers with the Major Crime Unit made an arrest in connection to an incident that took place on December 25, 2025 on Hodder Avenue. Officers were sent to the business just after midnight in response to a report of an injured individual. The victim is currently in stable condition. As a result of the investigation, an individual has been charged with aggravated assault. The accused has been released from custody with a future court date.
TB25050184 The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating a sudden death on the city’s north end. On December 25, 2025 just before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a sudden death on Regent Street. On scene officers located a deceased man. The Major Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided when they become available. Anyone with any information concerning the case is encouraged to come forward and speak with Investigators by calling 807-684-1200. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.
TB25050160 The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating an incident that resulted in injuries to an adult male in the city’s north end. Officers were sent to a business on Hodder Avenue just after midnight on December 25, 2025, in response to a report of an injured individual. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Major Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided when they become available. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact investigators at 807 684 1200. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
