Man arrested on drug trafficking charges

July 17, 2025

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Police seized quantities of suspected illicit substances and arrested a male suspect after being called to a south side address.


Thunder Bay Police Service Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit officers responded to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street on the morning of Wednesday, July 16, after receiving a call for assistance.


Responding officers attended and entered a residence, locating an individual inside who was not a resident. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. The investigation found that the suspect was under a court order to not be present at that address.


Officers located quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash, a knife, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.


Austin HARRIS, 29, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000, Failure to Comply with a Probation Order, Failure to Comply with a Release Order.


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

Woman arrested, charged with two counts of mischief over $5,000

October 3, 2025
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FRAUD FRIDAY: Residential Rental Scams

October 3, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to advise the public of scams that target local residents. Police regularly receive reports of residents who have been victimized by fraudulent residential rental scams. Residential rental scams happen when a person interested in renting a property believes they are communicating with the owner or landlord of an available property. The renter may be pressured into paying a deposit to view the property, or live elsewhere and be unable to view a property in person before agreeing to rent it. The renter pays a deposit, only to find that the property was never available for rent. The deposit – and the “landlord” - disappear. If the price seems too good to be true, it likely is. Red flags to watch for include the landlord asking for cash only, a cash security deposit, or money to be wired. Tips Don’t send money to anyone you have not met in person and/or for property you have not seen in person. Ask for identification from anyone showing you the property and write down the licence plate if they arrive in a vehicle. Search for owner information in the Land Titles office to confirm you are dealing with the owner. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by these types of scams. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime

Police investigating homicide

October 1, 2025
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