Primary Response Unit investigation leads to assault charge

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A Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response Unit investigation has resulted in an assault charge.

Officers were dispatched to the Inglewood Crescent area on July 18, 2026, in response to a call for service.

On scene officers located and seized an edged weapon.

Further investigation led to a suspect being identified, located, and arrested.

A search of the suspect led to the seizure of quantities of suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and oxycodone.

As a result of the investigation, 48-year-old Adam THOMPSON of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:

• Assault with a weapon

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.