Driver charged after commercial vehicle collides with overpass
The driver of a tractor trailer faces multiple Highway Traffic Act charges after the vehicle collided with a railway overpass.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on James Street near Gore Street at about 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit…
UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in February vehicle theft
Police have arrested a suspect charged with using a weapon to steal a vehicle earlier this year.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Memorial Avenue at about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, after receiving reports of a robbery that had occurred.
A male suspect approached…
Police seize loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl
A drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the arrest of two people, along with the seizure of a loaded handgun and quantities of suspected illicit substances.
Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit officers executed a search warrant at a Cumberland Street North address on the afternoon of Thursday, May…
SCAM ALERT: Local businesses targeted by fraud
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public of an email scam that has been recently reported.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Economic Crime Unit is currently involved in an investigation after receiving information of local businesses having their email accounts compromised.
After gaining access to the accounts, the…
Police investigate robbery incident
A 22-year-old man faces charges after an attempted late night robbery.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Arthur Street West at about 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, after receiving reports of a weapons incident.
Officers spoke to the complainant and learned that he and another…
Suspects arrested after robbery in unlicensed ride-share vehicle
Two people have been arrested after the female passenger in an unlicensed ride-sharing vehicle was held against her will and was the victim of a robbery and sexual assault.
The Thunder Bay Police Service received a report that an adult female had arranged for a ride through a group chat just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. Upon…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters demanding gift cards as payment
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public that local residents continue to be targeted by phone scams.
Police have received recent reports that residents have received phone calls, where callers have demanded payment in the form of gift cards.
These are scam calls. No legitimate financial agency or institution would ever…
Visible police activity expected next week
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public of visible law enforcement activity that is expected to take place beginning Monday, April 28. This activity will mainly occur in the south side of the city.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service will be conducting searches for evidence related to an ongoing investigation.
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Man charged with drug trafficking, weapons charges
Police arrested a man breaching driving prohibitions, which led to the seizure of quantities of suspected illicit substances and weapons.
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a male operating a vehicle that was known to be a prohibited driver on the south side of the city around…
Suspect arrested after two people pepper sprayed
A woman faces multiple charges after police responded to two people being pepper sprayed on the city's south side.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of May Street and Miles Street shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, after receiving a report that two individuals had been assaulted.…