Police responding to incident at Lakehead University
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…
Suspect apprehended after police respond to weapons call
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…
Police looking to identify mischief suspect
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…
SCAM ALERT: Grandparent scam continues to be a concern
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…
Police investigating sudden death
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…
SCAM ALERT: High-interest mortgage scheme
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…
Five arrested, drugs seized following search of south side home
Five people, including three from Southern Ontario, have been arrested and face charges after a search warrant was executed at a home on the city's south side.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit executed a warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Norah Street North at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14…
Police investigating aggravated assault
Police are investigating a weekend altercation that resulted in a 24-year-old man sustaining critical injuries.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to an address on Valhalla Inn Road at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 11 after emergency services had responded to a male requiring medical…
Officers help reverse suspected overdoses
Quick reactions by police and emergency services led to two people being revived after suffering suspected overdoses.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary…

Thunder Bay Police Service releases details of Project Marble
Through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported a year-long joint drug trafficking investigation led by the Thunder Bay Police Service that has resulted in a significant seizure of cocaine, cash, and property believed…