Sexual assault charges laid

March 24, 2025

A man faces multiple charges after police responded to a weekend sexual assault.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Cumberland Street North on Sunday, March 23, after receiving a report that a male accused of committing a sexual assault was present.

 

Responding officers spoke to the complainants to gather information about the occurrence and were told that a female youth had been sexually assaulted by an adult male known to her.

 

The suspect was identified and arrested.

 

A 62-year-old male has been charged with Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, and Sexual Exploitation. The name of the accused is not being publicly released to protect the identity of the victim.

 

The accused appeared in court over the weekend and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

March 14, 2026
TB26009342 The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating missing person, Daniella NEKULIAK, 62. Daniella was last seen on Algoma Street North walking towards Boulevard Lake around 9:30 AM on the morning of Thursday March 12, 2026. She is described as a female, that stands roughly 5'4'’ tall with a medium build. She has medium-length grey hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a grey wool hat, white fleece jacket under a black puffy jacket, black pants, grey gloves, and brown and grey Sorel OUT N ABOUT IV Classic Women's Waterproof Boots with a white outsole. The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for residents to check their yards, sheds, and vehicles and review any video surveillance for anyone matching her description. Officers are also looking for dashcam footage along Algoma Street North from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, on Thursday March 12, 2026. Residents in the Boulevard Lake area are also asked to remain on the lookout for anyone matching Daniella's description. If a member of the public spots Daniella, they are asked to call 911. To report any other information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. A heavy police presence continues to be expected in the Red River Road and St Patrick Square area. The Lakehead Search and Rescue Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police are assisting in the ongoing search.
March 13, 2026
TB26009342 The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to request the public's assistance in locating missing person, Daniella NEKULIAK, 62. Daniella was last seen in the Red River Road and St. Patrick Square Area on March 12, 2026. She is described as a female, that stands roughly 5'4'’ tall with a medium build. She has medium-length grey hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white coat. Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for residents to check their yards, sheds, and vehicles and review any video surveillance for anyone matching her description. If a member of the public spots Daniella, they are asked to call 911. To report any other information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. A heavy police presence is expected in the Red River Road and St Patrick Square area. The Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association and the OPP are assisting in the ongoing search.
March 11, 2026
From March 1 – 7, 2026: · Officers responded to 885 Calls · 911 Calls received: 1,750 · Total calls received: 4,061