Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - March 2024
In the ten months since I joined the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), I have met with and learned from many people with a passion for our community.
Like every month, the past one was busy for TBPS. As you can see from the following examples, demand for service is increasing.
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Suspected cocaine, fentanyl seized after police search residencesIncident Date:
TB24011371
Location: Thunder Bay
Seven people have been arrested after police executed two warrants related to ongoing drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay. Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit searched a residence in the 100 block of Machar Avenue, and another residence in the 200 block of Finlayson Street on the… Published Date:
Police, MTO partner for Dawson Road traffic enforcementIncident Date:
Location: Thunder Bay
Last week, members of the Traffic Unit worked with Ministry of Transportation personnel to conduct a joint commercial vehicle enforcement project on Dawson Road. The Thunder Bay Police Service drone was used to find commercial motor vehicles that were following too closely behind another vehicle. Under the Highway Traffic Act, commercial… Published Date:
Suspected mail theft being investigatedIncident Date:
TB24011033
Location: Thunder Bay
Police are urging residents to be mindful after a group of individuals may have been stealing from mailboxes in a neighbourhood in the city’s south side. The Thunder Bay Police Service received multiple reports on Monday, March 18 of a group of individuals approaching residences and stealing mail. The individuals appeared to be delivering… Published Date:
Police seeking vehicle that failed to remain at collision sceneIncident Date:
TB24010820
Location: Thunder Bay
Police are looking to identify a vehicle involved in a collision with a pedestrian over the weekend. The Thunder Bay Police Service responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Cornwall Avenue and Machar Avenue just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. A male pedestrian was found injured at the scene. The vehicle… Published Date:
Police investigating threatIncident Date:
TB24010802
Location: Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Police Service was advised on Saturday, March 16 of a threat toward a Thunder Bay Public Library location, causing the closure of the facility and cancellation of the Storytime with Thunder Bay Drag Queens event to be held that day. Police secured the scene and determined there was no credible threat in the area. A… Published Date:
Police issue caution about imitation, modified firearmsIncident Date:
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… Published Date:
Man arrested after attempting to disarm police officer in courtroomIncident Date:
TB24010295
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… Published Date:
Police continue to investigate weapons incidentIncident Date:
TB24009963
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… Published Date:
UPDATE: Incident at Lakehead University concludedIncident Date:
TB24009741
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… Published Date:
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