Man arrested on drug trafficking charges

October 29, 2025

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Police seized quantities of suspected illicit substances and arrested a male suspect during a patrol of a south side address.
 
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Community Outreach and Engagement (CORE) and the new Housing Support Units were patrolling an apartment building on West Amelia Street yesterday at approximately 9:00 a.m. They encountered a male who was not a resident.
 
Officers located quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash, consistent with drug trafficking.
 
Darnell LEWIS, 18, of Pickering, Ontario, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl), and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
 
The accused appeared in court today and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date. 

Update: Missing Person: Kelsey ANDERSON

May 26, 2026
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Media Update

May 25, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate the discovery of human remains in the Thunder Centre area. At this time, no information regarding the deceased individual can be released until their identity has been confirmed. The separate investigation related to an earlier police presence in the same area remains ongoing. A visible police presence continues, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Updates may be provided as more information becomes available.

Police investigating human remains

May 22, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating the discovery of a deceased person. Human remains were located today in the Thunder Centre area. The Major Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation. There is no threat to public safety. A separate investigation which was reported yesterday regarding a police presence in the same area is ongoing. A visible police presence continues and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. No further information is available at this time. Updates may be provided when they become available.