Suspect charged with weapons offences

September 8, 2025

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Police arrested a female suspect after an apparent firearm had been pointed at a security guard.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Dawson Road shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, after receiving a report of a weapons incident.


A female suspect had pointed a handgun at a security guard.


The suspect was located and arrested. Officers found the suspect in possession of an imitation firearm.


Valee MOORE, 27, is charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.


The accused appeared in court over the weekend and has a future appearance date.

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