December 2025

December 18, 2025

As we enter the holiday season, I extend my warmest wishes for a safe, healthy, and joyful time with your families.

 

Thank you to everyone who shared their perspectives with us this year—at Chat with the Chief events, the Chamber of Commerce Leaders’ Luncheon, through surveys, and other community engagements. Your input continues to help shape the future of policing in Thunder Bay.

 

Another opportunity to share your voice is now available. The Citizen Satisfaction Survey about the Thunder Bay Police Service is now available. It asks for feedback on policing priorities, reasons crimes may go unreported, respect for the public, and overall service quality. If you see an ad on social media, I encourage you to participate. If not, you can still take part here: https://surveys.zencity.io/thunder-bay-ps/CtAdnO/en?s=sd

 

Last month, we were joined by many community members for the Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. The initiative began here in 2019, inspired by now retired Constable Sharlene Bourdeau and supported by the Thunder Bay Police Association. This year, we were proud to see several police services across Ontario host their own ceremonies for the first time, using the toolkit developed by our team.

 

I also want to recognize the Thunder Bay Police Association members who volunteered to bring the Parade of Lights to our community in support of four important charities. Their dedication reflects the strong commitment our members show on and off duty.

 

Finally, thank you to the City of Thunder Bay for its commitment to improving our headquarters. These upgrades will address long-standing health, safety, space, and technology deficiencies and support modern policing needs. This investment will make a meaningful difference for our members and the community we serve.

 

We have much to look forward to in 2026. I wish you and your families every happiness in the year ahead.

 

Happy holidays,

 

Chief Darcy Fleury

Charges laid following Intelligence Unit drug trafficking investigation

May 19, 2026
TB26017508 A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to multiple charges. On May 11, 2026, officers with the Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit and the Emergency Task Unit searched a home on Clavet Street. During the search, officers seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking. As a result of the investigation, 55-year-old Lynda MCCALLUM from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 • Traffic in Schedule 1 substance – cocaine • Failure to comply with release order The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance. The investigation remains ongoing.

Missing Person: Kelsey ANDERSON, 36

May 19, 2026
TB26017520  The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Kelsey ANDERSON. Kelsey was last seen on May 9, 2026, around noon in the Algoma Street North area. He is described as an Indigenous male, with a slim build standing roughly 5’ 8”, with long black hair that is normally tied back, a goatee-style beard, brown eyes, with acne scars on his face. ANDERSON was last seen wearing a black and grey baseball cap, a tan hoodie, black pants, and white and grey sneakers. If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

Update: Boulevard Lake assault suspect arrested

May 14, 2026
TB26016920 A person has been charged in connection to an assault in the Boulevard Lake area on May 7, 2026. The Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response unit responded to a call regarding the assault and the Major Case Unit became involved in the investigation. Yesterday at approximately 3:30 pm, officers with the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit located and arrested a male suspect. As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Edward MOORE of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Assault • Assault causing bodily harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle The Thunder Bay Police Service thanks members of the community for providing information on this incident.