Public welcome to Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service

September 23, 2025

The Thunder Bay Police Service and Thunder Bay Police Association invite members of the community to attend the Police and Peace Officers Memorial Service:
 
Sunday, September 28, 2025 
10:30 am 
Lakehead University Faculty Lounge
 
Please join us in memory and in honour of all police and peace officers who have given their lives in service across Canada.
 
Everyone is welcome.
 
We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice made in line of duty by Thunder Bay Police Service Constable John Kusznier and the contributions and tragic loss of Constable Joe Prevett. We remember Constable Craig Town, who survived a serious gunshot injury sustained in the line of duty in 1991, and passed away in 2023. At the National Memorial Service in Ottawa, Constable Town will be honoured.
 
Our service will include a livestream of the National Memorial Service in Ottawa so we may bear virtual witness as he is honoured.
 
10:30 am – Form Up 
10:45 am – Local Service begins 
11:00 am – Livestream of National Service begins
 
Please note: 
Access parking from the Balmoral Street Entrance. 
Park in Lots G 14 and 13. 
Parking is free on Sunday. 
Follow signs to the Faculty Lounge.
 

Police investigating human remains

May 22, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating the discovery of a deceased person. Human remains were located today in the Thunder Centre area. The Major Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation. There is no threat to public safety. A separate investigation which was reported yesterday regarding a police presence in the same area is ongoing. A visible police presence continues and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. No further information is available at this time. Updates may be provided when they become available.

Police presence expected in Intercity area

May 21, 2026
A visible police presence is expected in the Fort William Road and Isabel Street area. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 4:30 PM on May 21, 2026, in response to a call for service. There is no threat to public safety. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. No further information is available at this time.

Investigation into distribution of private images without consent and harassment leads to charges

May 20, 2026
TB26016170 A Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit investigation has resulted in multiple charges. The investigation began in May, in response to a report regarding the distribution of private images without consent, and harassment. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Kirsty LENNOX from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Distribute intimate image without consent (three counts) • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate (two counts) The accused was released from custody with a future court date. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.