Officer nearly struck by motor vehicle during arrest
A police officer attempting to arrest a wanted man narrowly avoided being struck by the motor vehicle when the accused fled Thursday morning.
A member of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Traffic Unit was in the intercity area when they observed a…
Impaired driver collides with fire hydrant, falls asleep at the scene
An impaired driver who collided with a fire hydrant and then fell asleep at the wheel of her damaged pickup truck faces numerous charges after being arrested early Wednesday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit…

Local man arrested, cocaine and opioids seized
Police arrested a Thunder Bay man and seized drugs valued at more than a quarter-of-a-million dollars following the search of a north-side home Wednesday evening.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit executed a search…
Bus stop incident investigated
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer was dispatched to a residential address at the Lakehead University Residence to follow up on a reported robbery not in progress on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
The initial incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday,…
SCAM ALERT: Reader’s Digest lottery scam targeting local mailboxes
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a possible spike in lottery scams targeting local mailing addresses.
The Reader’s Digest lottery – or sweepstakes – scam will arrive at the target’s mailbox in the form of a letter. The…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters pose as municipal candidates
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a scam targeting local residents that appears to use information about the upcoming municipal election.
In one such case, a local victim was contacted by email by a fraudster impersonating a…
UPDATE: Missing Person - Andrew MEADOWS, 43
Missing Person Andrew MEADOWS has been located. This is now a private matter between investigators and family. No further information will be provided.
Driver arrested for impaired driving after collision involving cyclist
A Thunder Bay man faces charges of impaired driving after police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision on the city’s north side Sunday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the 400…
Youth arrested amid hate-motivated assault investigation
Police arrested a local teen Wednesday on charges of assault and criminal harassment following an investigation into hate-motivated bullying.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to an area on the city’s…
Police investigating homicide following Cumberland Street incident
Police are investigating a homicide after an adult male died from injuries sustained in an apparent assault on the city’s north side Saturday morning.
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