Detective Inspector Jeremy Pearson speaks at a media event

Police issue caution about imitation, modified firearms

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to be concerned about the presence of firearms and lookalike firearms in our community.

On Wednesday, police held a media event to demonstrate examples of several types of firearms — both authentic and imitation — to highlight the dangers and risks that these items present.

Given the…

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Man arrested after attempting to disarm police officer in courtroom

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Location: Thunder Bay

The swift and decisive actions of police officers in a courtroom resulted in the arrest of an individual who tried to forcefully obtain an officer’s firearm.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service were present in a courtroom at the Thunder Bay Courthouse on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12.

The accused approached an officer and…

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Police continue to investigate weapons incident

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police are continuing to investigate a reported weapons incident that took place in the city's south side over the weekend.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers had been dispatched to the area of the 200 block May Street South around 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 for reports of an incident involving a weapon.

A smaller police presence…

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UPDATE: Incident at Lakehead University concluded

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Location: Thunder Bay

A police standoff in the area of the Lakehead University athletics buildings has concluded.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 900 block area of Oliver Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8. A standoff situation ensued. Members of the Emergency Task Unit were involved in the response.

The individual was…

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Police responding to incident at Lakehead University

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Location: Thunder Bay

There is currently a significant police presence in the area of the Lakehead University athletics buildings.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 900 block area of Oliver Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8.

A police standoff is now taking place. Members of the Emergency Task Unit are involved in the…

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Suspect apprehended after police respond to weapons call

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Location: Thunder Bay

One person has been taken into custody after police responded to a weapons incident in the Intercity area.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a location in the 900 block of Fort William Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday March 1.

Responding officers encountered a man waving…

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Police looking to identify mischief suspect

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to investigate an act of mischief that occurred last month and is seeking public assistance to identify the individual responsible.

On January 28, a female suspect approached a residence on Algonquin Avenue and damaged property. Items showing support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community appeared to be…

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SCAM ALERT: Grandparent scam continues to be a concern

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising community members that the grandparent scam continues to target local residents.

Earlier this month, the Thunder Bay Police Service received a report of a senior affected by the scam, costing them $3,000.

The resident received a phone call from a private number, with the caller claiming to…

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Police investigating sudden death

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police remain on scene in the city's north downtown core as a death investigation continues.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to an address on Cumberland Street South just before 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 24 after receiving reports of an injured person.

An adult male was…

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SCAM ALERT: High-interest mortgage scheme

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning community members, especially seniors, to be mindful of a possible scam targeting vulnerable homeowners.

Police have learned about two homeowners in Thunder Bay who may have potentially been affected.

The scam features individuals portraying themselves to door-to-door salespeople initially…

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