Man faces assault, weapons charges

January 10, 2025

An individual has been arrested on several charges as a result of a police investigation.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a local residence on Tuesday, January 7, after receiving reports of ongoing violence.

 

The suspect was arrested on that date by members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad outside of Thunder Bay Police Service jurisdiction.

 

A search warrant was obtained and two firearms, along with ammunition, were seized.

 

A 41-year-old male is charged with the following:

•             Assault with a Weapon x5

•             Assault Causing Bodily Harm

•             Uttering Threats x3

•             Using Firearm in Commission of Offence x5

•             Careless Use of a Firearm x5

•             Pointing a Firearm x5

•             Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x5

•             Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2

•             Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm x2

 

The identity of the accused will not be publicly released to protect the identity of the victims.

 

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

Update - Missing Person - Daniella NEKULIAK, 62

March 14, 2026
TB26009342 The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating missing person, Daniella NEKULIAK, 62. Daniella was last seen on Algoma Street North walking towards Boulevard Lake around 9:30 AM on the morning of Thursday March 12, 2026. She is described as a female, that stands roughly 5'4'’ tall with a medium build. She has medium-length grey hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey wool hat, white fleece jacket under a black puffy jacket, black pants, grey gloves, and brown and grey Sorel OUT N ABOUT IV Classic Women's Waterproof Boots with a white outsole. The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for residents to check their yards, sheds, and vehicles and review any video surveillance for anyone matching her description. Officers are also looking for dashcam footage along Algoma Street North from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on Thursday March 12, 2026. Residents in the Boulevard Lake area are also asked to remain on the lookout for anyone matching Daniella's description. If a member of the public spots Daniella, they are asked to call 911. To report any other information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. A heavy police presence continues to be expected in the Red River Road and St Patrick Square area. The Lakehead Search and Rescue Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police are assisting in the ongoing search.

Missing Person - Daniella NEKULIAK

March 13, 2026
TB26009342 The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating missing person, Daniella NEKULIAK, 62. Daniella was last seen in the Red River Road and St. Patrick Square Area on March 12, 2026. She is described as a female, that stands roughly 5'4'’ tall with a medium build. She has medium-length grey hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white coat. Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for residents to check their yards, sheds, and vehicles and review any video surveillance for anyone matching her description. If a member of the public spots Daniella, they are asked to call 911. To report any other information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. A heavy police presence is expected in the Red River Road and St Patrick Square area. The Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association and the OPP are assisting in the ongoing search.

March 2026

March 11, 2026
From March 1 – 7, 2026: · Officers responded to 885 Calls · 911 Calls received: 1,750 · Total calls received: 4,061