Police seize loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl

May 2, 2025

A drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the arrest of two people, along with the seizure of a loaded handgun and quantities of suspected illicit substances.

Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit officers executed a search warrant at a Cumberland Street North address on the afternoon of Thursday, May 1. The warrant was obtained as a result of an Intelligence Unit investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity.

 

Officers located one male suspect and one female suspect. Both were arrested and taken into custody.

 

Police seized quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash and the firearm.

 

Nicholas Louis ARCHIBALD, 40, is charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

• Careless Storage of Firearm

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

 

ARCHIBALD was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for charges of Assault, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Mischief, and Uttering Threats.

 

Veronica Kristen ROJIK, 40, is charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

 

The accused individuals appeared in court on Friday and have been remanded into custody with future appearance dates.

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FRAUD FRIDAY: Account security

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to provide advice to the public on how to avoid being victimized by fraud. Police are encouraging people to take steps to safeguard their accounts to prevent potential scammers from gaining access. One important way to keep accounts secure is to protect ID and password information. Some recommended best practices include choosing a strong password with a combination of numbers, letters and symbols, and to use unique passwords for financial, email, and social media accounts. As well, it’s important to regularly monitor financial accounts to be able to detect any nefarious activity as quickly as possible and to report any breaches to your financial institution immediately.  The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by fraud. Prevention is the best protection against fraud. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime