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.…
Investigation leads to seizure of loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl
Police have arrested a southern Ontario male on drug trafficking and weapons charges after seizing of quantities of suspected illicit substances and a loaded handgun.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Emergency Task Unit executed a search warrant at a Tupper Street residence on Wednesday, April 23, as a result of an Intelligence…
Police arrest impaired driver of unsafe vehicle
A Thunder Bay man faces several charges after being arrested for impaired driving and operating a vehicle that had multiple safety deficiencies.
A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit officer was on patrol on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, on Balmoral Street and observed a vehicle that was believed to be operated by a suspended…
Charges laid after firework launched at police drone
A Thunder Bay resident is facing charges after launching a firework at a police drone during an active missing person search.
On Sunday April 20, 2025, members of the Thunder Bay Police Service were using a drone to assist in locating a missing person.
During the operation, a nearby resident expressed concern about the drone to an…
Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - April 2025
In response to community requests, we are sharing data regarding our calls for service via our social media channels. I invite you to follow Thunder Bay Police Service on Facebook and Instagram to see regular summaries like this one issued on April 15:
From April 7-13, the Thunder Bay Police Service received 951 calls for service, which…
Four arrested; cocaine and fentanyl seized
Four people face charges after police seized quantities of suspected illicit substances as a result of an investigation into drug trafficking activity.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Cumberland Street North shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday,…