Five arrested on drug trafficking charges
Five people have been arrested after police executed a search warrant as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.
Members of the Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and Ontario Provincial Police’s Organized Crime Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Picton Avenue…
Police investigating reports of gunshots
Police are investigating an early morning shooting incident.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 100 block of Bethune Street at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, after receiving reports of possible gunshots in the area.
There have not been any reported injuries.
The…
Three arrested, drugs and guns seized
Three southern Ontario males have been arrested on drugs and weapons charges after police executed a pair of search warrants.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity earlier this month.
Members of the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executed…
TBPS officer charged
A Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officer has been criminally charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Breach of Trust. After receiving a complaint, TBPS conducted an internal investigation.
“Maintaining public confidence is a top priority and I thank those who displayed the courage to speak out,” said Thunder Bay Police Service Chief Darcy…
Suspect charged with aggravated assault
Police are continuing to investigate a north-side assault that occurred last weekend.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the 300 block of Wentworth Crescent shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, after receiving reports of an assault.
An adult male victim was located at the scene. The male was transported to…
Man arrested after officers break up robbery attempt
Alert actions by nearby police officers aided an elderly man who was being robbed.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Major Crime Unit were in the area of McKellar Street and Arthur Street shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, when they observed a robbery occurring.
A male suspect had approached and threatened an…
Local resident arrested on child pornography charges
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man following a child pornography investigation.
The Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in June 2024 after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of downloading child pornography.
The investigation resulted in a warrant being executed at a…
Community Safety Advisory: High-risk offender in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Police Service is issuing a Community Safety Advisory about a high-risk offender who is now present in the city. This advisory follows careful review of the offender, considering all factors including privacy and community safety.
Tony GORDON, 31, has previously served prison terms resulting from convictions for multiple…
Police create tip line as search for Richard GRAHAM continues
The Thunder Bay Police Service is announcing a new dedicated tip line, as they continue to search for missing person Richard GRAHAM, 42. Richard has not been seen or heard from by family, or friends for 67 days.
The last confirmed sighting of Richard was on the morning of July 30, when he was seen getting onboard a city bus on Cumberland…
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, Thunder Bay Police Service launch student safety initiative
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) have jointly launched a new Student Safety Initiative.
This program has a single Thunder Bay Police Service officer seconded to the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, dedicated to meet the needs of NNEC students. Having dedicated personnel builds…