FRAUD ALERT: Grandparent scam with possible local twist
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public of a possible grandparent scam that may be targeting Thunder Bay residents and may even include scammers operating within this city.
The grandparent scam is relatively common. Typically, the would…
UPDATE: Sudden Death Investigation Marina Park area
Police have released the scene connected to an ongoing sudden death investigation at the Marina Park.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit were initially dispatched to the vicinity of the Ta-chi Park just before 7 a.m.…
Local man charged for possession of child pornography, sexual assault
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in March 2022 into a suspected local Internet user who had uploaded digital files connected to child exploitation.
Further investigation led police to confirm that…
Update - Cellular Calls to 911 Completely Restored
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising members of the public that cellular calls to 911 have been completely restored. As a result the 911 email address is no longer active. If emergency assistance is required the public is once again asked to call 911…
Update- Cellular Calls to 911 Restored
The Thunder Bay Police Service is now able to receive 911 calls from cellular phones again. The 911 email address will remain available at this time until cellular service is completely restored.
Thank you for your patience.
MVC Results in Injuries
The TBPS Traffic Unit is investigating a collision between a pickup truck and motorcycle which sent one person to hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at approximately 10:17 a.m. this morning in the vicinity of…
Temporary Online 911 Email
The Thunder Bay Police Service has temporarily created a 911 email address due to the current cellular outage. This is a very limited way for residents who do not have landlines but do have internet access to notify our 911 call centre of an emergency. Our…
911 Calls During Cellular Outage
The nation wide cellular outage this morning has not impacted our ability to receive landline calls to our 911 call centre. The most up to date information on the cellular outage can be found at…
Sudden Death - Marina Park
The Major Crime Unit of the TBPS is investigating a sudden death at Marina Park in the vicinity of the Ta-chi Park. Emergency responders were called to the scene just before 7:00 a.m. this morning. Primary Response officers and the Forensic Investigations Unit…
Vacant Home Takeover
TBPS Primary Response Unit officers responded to a vacant residence in the 0 to 100 block of Ontario Street. Persons were reported to be illegally occupying the residence. Officers entered the building at 8:30 p.m. on July 6, 2022. The subsequent…