Police response to robbery call leads to charges

August 14, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) response has resulted in multiple charges, including Assault Police. 


An officer with the Primary Response Unit responded to a call regarding a robbery in the Thunder Centre area at around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026. 


Upon arrival, the suspect was identified by staff at the retail store and was approached by the officer at a nearby riverbank. 


The suspect resisted arrest and engaged in an assault against the officer. A taser was deployed and the suspect continued to resist arrest. A bystander became involved in the interaction, impeding the officer’s response. 


Additional Primary Response officers arrived to assist in the arrests of the suspects. 

 

“We must be clear: this was not a routine or harmless interaction - it was a dangerous event with the potential for far more severe consequences for all parties involved,” said TBPS Acting Chief Jeremy Pearson.


32-year-old Tyson FIDDLER, of Thunder Bay, is facing the following charges: 


• Robbery 

• Theft

• Assault Police 

• Resist Arrest 

• Identity Fraud 

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order.


FIDDLER was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

 

An additional person is charged with Obstructing Police and was released with a future court date.

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