Missing Person - Daniella NEKULIAK

March 13, 2026

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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 

Drug trafficking investigation leads to charges

March 6, 2026
TB26008394 A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to the seizure of suspected illegal drugs and an arrest. Officers with the Intelligence Unit began the investigation in February 2026, after receiving reports of drug trafficking in Thunder Bay. On March 5, 2026, officers located and arrested two suspects on Simpson Street. Suspected illegal drugs, cash, and other items associated with drug trafficking were seized. Officers also conducted a search at a property on Memorial Avenue During the search, a loaded handgun, suspected crack cocaine, cocaine, hydromorphone, and oxycodone were seized. In total approximately 220 grams of suspected cocaine, 1900 hydromorphone pills and 400 oxycodone pills were seized. The total estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $63,000. As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old Jermaine WHITE from Etobicoke is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (two counts) • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts) • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm • Unauthorized possession of weapon The accused remains in custody with a future court date. A Thunder Bay resident has also been charged with traffic in Schedule 1 substance – cocaine. The accused from Thunder Bay has been released on an undertaking.

Thunder Bay Police Service investigating homicide on city’s south end

March 5, 2026
TB26007891 The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a homicide on the city’s south end. Officers were dispatched to the Hall Place area on the evening of March 1, 2026. A deceased male was located. The Major Crime Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation. The Thunder Bay Police Service is looking for security video or dashcam footage between February 22, 2026, and March 1, 2026, along Walsh Street East, between Edward Street South and Tarbutt Street South. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, or who wishes to submit video footage, should contact Detective Constable Jason Bresele at jason.bresele@thunderbaypolice.ca Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com .