Police seeking vehicle that failed to remain at collision scene
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…
Police investigating threat
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…
Police issue caution about imitation, modified firearms
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…
Man arrested after attempting to disarm police officer in courtroom
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…
Police continue to investigate weapons incident
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…
UPDATE: Incident at Lakehead University concluded
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…
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…