Man arrested on weapons charges
March 4, 2025
A suspect was arrested after being found in possession of weapons following police responding to a weekend assault.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the city's south side at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, after receiving reports of an assault that had occurred.
A witness reported seeing a male suspect use a weapon to assault another male.
Responding officers located a male matching the suspect description. The male was arrested by officers and found to be in possession of a small baseball bat. A further search resulted in the suspect being found in possession of brass knuckles.
Jonathon David Lee SAGUTCH, 34, is charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.
The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is reminding residents to stay vigilant following reports of people going door-to-door claiming to represent the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has confirmed that they are not conducting any door-to-door canvassing. Residents are urged not to provide money or personal information to anyone visiting your home claiming to be collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Legitimate volunteers with the Salvation Army are collecting donations at retail locations through their Christmas Kettle Campaign. The Canadian Red Cross has confirmed that they had been conducting legitimate door-to-door fundraising. That campaign was scheduled to end today. Residents should note the following identifiers of legitimate Red Cross canvassers: • They wear red vests. • They are knowledgeable about Red Cross programs. • They ask for electronic donations only — no cash or cheques are accepted. • They carry official identification, including a manager’s contact information on the back. Police encourage residents to use caution with any unsolicited door-to-door requests. When in doubt, do not provide payment or personal details. Instead, contact the organization directly through verified phone numbers or websites. Anyone who encounters suspicious canvassers or believes they may have been targeted by a scam should report it to police by calling 807-684-1200.
