Police investigation leads to Aggravated Assault charge
January 22, 2026
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A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into an assault has led to charges.
Officers were sent to a home on Lincoln Street in response to reports of an altercation on January 12, 2026.
Inside officers located an injured man who was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect had left the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Further investigation led to a suspect being identified and they were later located and arrested on January 19, 2026.
As a result, 43-year-old Greg MESHAKE from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
• Aggravated Assault
• Failure to Comply with Probation Order
The accused remains in custody with a future court date.
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