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.

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TB26016170 A Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit investigation has resulted in multiple charges. The investigation began in May, in response to a report regarding the distribution of private images without consent, and harassment. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Kirsty LENNOX from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Distribute intimate image without consent (three counts) • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate (two counts) The accused was released from custody with a future court date. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.