Man charged with drug trafficking, weapons charges

April 25, 2025

Police arrested a man breaching violating driving prohibitions, which led to the seizure of quantities of suspected illicit substances and weapons.

A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a male operating a vehicle that was known to be a prohibited driver on the south side of the city around noon on Thursday, April 24. The licence plates on the vehicle were registered to a different vehicle.

 

The suspect was seen leaving the vehicle and entering a business in the 300 block of May Street South. The suspect was arrested by the BEAR Unit with assistance from Primary Response officers.

 

The suspect was found to be in possession of quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with multiple knives, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

 

Terry Allen PELTO, 37, is charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

• Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Prohibited x2

 

In addition, PELTO is charged with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

 

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

 

Missing Person – Bradley Allan JONES, 53

December 29, 2025
TB25049494 The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 53-year-old Bradley Allan JONES. JONES is known to frequent the Amelia Street West area. His family has not been able to contact him since July 2025. JONES is described as a white man standing roughly 5’8”, with a medium build, and brown eyes. If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact the TBPS at (807) 684-1200. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com .

Update: Charges laid following police investigation into incident at business on city’s north end

December 26, 2025
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.

Police investigating sudden death on city’s north end

December 26, 2025
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.