Man arrested for attempted theft of police vehicle

June 6, 2025

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Police have charged a man who hopped behind the wheel of a cruiser while an officer was attempting to perform duties.


Thunder Bay Police Service officers were conducting a separate investigation on Tupper Street on Thursday, June 5.


An officer at the scene observed an adult male approach an unmarked police vehicle. The officer directed the male that the road was closed and would have to go around, but the suspect then got into the driver's seat and attempted to take the vehicle.


The officer was able to remove the suspect from the vehicle and, with the assistance of another officer, placed him under arrest.


Jared GESIC, 32, is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Assault Police, Resist Arrest, and Failure to Comply with Probation.


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

Chat with the Chief events return with fall schedule

October 7, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is pleased to announce the dates of Chat with the Chief community information sessions that will take place in the coming weeks. Chat with the Chief events are opportunities for community members to have their questions answered by Chief Darcy Fleury, and learn about policing in our community. The first event will be held at the Murillo Community Hall, Oliver-Paipoonge on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. Other dates include: Mary JL Black Library Wednesday October 15 6:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Leaders Luncheon (location to be confirmed) Wednesday November 12 11:30 a.m. Chief Fleury will also participate as a member of the City of Thunder Bay Community Safety and Well-Being panel discussion at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Thursday November 13 6:00 p.m. To submit questions in advance, visit https://forms.office.com/r/gr91tUJkkv . Questions can be submitted at any time to news@thunderbaypolice.ca .

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