Suspects arrested on aggravated assault charges

May 7, 2025

Police have arrested a pair of individuals accused of committing a violent assault last month.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Monday, April 28, after receiving a report that an adult male victim was present with injuries that were suspected to have been caused by an assault.

 

The victim's injuries were considered serious but not life threatening.

 

Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit became involved in the investigation.

 

The investigation led to two suspects being identified.

 

Lance DEPERRY, 46, was arrested by Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit officers on Tuesday, May 6.

 

Francesco MUZZI, 40, was arrested by BEAR Unit officers on the morning of Wednesday, May 7.

 

Both accused individuals are charged with Aggravated Assault.

 

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

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.