Thunder Bay Police Service announces the extension of Project Support

June 26, 2026

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Project Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.
 
The pilot project, being led by the Thunder Bay Police Service Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown cores.
 
The project was set to operate for 60 days from April 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.
 
The extension will keep the project running until September 1, 2026.
 
The initiative is aimed at connecting those in need to services.
 
During patrols, the first step of contact is with a TBPS Social Navigator offering referrals to appropriate services like social services, or addiction supports.
 
If an individual declines to be referred but continues to participate in unlawful, or disruptive activities like illicit drug use, then officers will proceed with enforcement.
 
From April 20 through the end of May, Project Support has recorded:
 
• 1,485 community contacts 
• 113 referrals generated, 53 accepted 
• 25 warrants executed during downtown patrols
 
Throughout the pilot project, downtown core businesses have provided feedback on the initiative.
 
As Project Support continues, patrols will continue to be focused on the following areas:
 
• Red River Road 
• Cumberland Street 
• Court Street 
• Algoma Street 
• May Street 
• Victoriaville area
 
Priority areas within the patrol zones will include:
 
• Transit stops 
• BIA storefronts 
• Public plazas 
• Parking areas 
• Commercial areas 
• Pedestrian walking areas 
• Public gathering areas
 
The initiative aims to:
 
• Prioritize service connections for people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, or housing instability 
• Improve public safety and restore order in shared public spaces 
• Reduce visible disorder and open drug use in downtown cores 
• Strengthen collaboration with social service and community partners 
• Ensure consistent, lawful, and proportionate enforcement
 
Following the completion of the Project, TBPS will conduct a formal evaluation and will make a determination regarding continuation into the fall.

Online reports lead to several charges following Patrol Support Callback Unit investigation

September 14, 2026
TB26604490, TB26604491, TB26604484, TB26604468, TB26604430, TB26604415, TB26604414, TB26604140, TB26604006 A Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Patrol Support Callback Unit (PSCU) and Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit investigation has resulted in several charges. On August 1, 2026, the Thunder Bay Police Service received an online report regarding mischief that had occurred at a residence in the Arthur Street West area. A review of video footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 5, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief in the Price Arthur Boulevard area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 12, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief in the Fort William Road area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 18, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief and a theft in the Donald Street East area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 21, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief and a theft in the Fort William Road area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 25, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding a theft in the Lillie Street North area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 31, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding two cases of mischief that had occurred in the Selkirk Street North area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 2, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief that occurred in the Arthur Street West area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 7, 2026, TBPS received a report regarding an attempted theft in the Wiley Street area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 9, 2026, officers with PSCU and the BEAR Unit located and arrested the suspect in the Vickers Street North area. As a result of the investigations, 50-year-old Jason MORGAN of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Mischief under $5,000 (nine counts) • Fail to comply with probation order (nine counts) • Theft under $5,000 (four counts) The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

Fraud Friday: Scam phone calls claiming to come from your personal bank

September 11, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning residents about a recent scam that has been reported. Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Patrol Support Callback Unit (PSCU) received a report on August 26, 2026, regarding a scam caller claiming to be from a resident’s personal bank seeking additional information. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the bank you use, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly using the contact number on the back of the card. Do not speak to the caller or provide any personal or account information. Report suspicious activity to the Thunder Bay Police Service. If you have lost money or disclosed personal or financial information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm).

September 2026

September 11, 2026
Chat with the Chief Chat with the Chief events are information sessions where community members have their questions answered by Chief Darcy Fleury. Open dialogue builds both understanding and trust. “Listening to the people of Thunder Bay is essential to how we move forward as a police service," explained TBPS Chief Darcy Fleury. "Community input has already shaped important initiatives like Project Support, and we want to continue building on that progress together.” Here are some questions and answers that were discussed at the Chat with the Chief event held at 55 Plus Centre on Sept 3.