Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit project leads to 276 HTA, CAIA, LLCA charges

TB26032236, TB26031693, TB26031586, TB26033789, TB26032978, TB26033113, TB26033138 A Thunder Bay Police Service Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit investigation has resulted in dozens of charges. On August 9, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit attended a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to reports of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 10, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business on Balsam Street in response to a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 14, 2026, officers responded to a business in the Balsam Street area following another robbery, by the same suspect. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. The BEAR Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation. On August 24, 2026, officers were dispatched to a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 26, 2026, the suspect was located and arrested in the Cumberland Street North and Villa Street area. That same day, BEAR Unit officers connected the suspect to three ongoing robbery investigations at a business in the Beverly Street area which occurred between August 18, 2026, and August 19, 2026, leading to additional charges. As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Jayden MATTHEWS of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Robbery with weapon (three counts) • Robbery with violence (four counts) • Disguise with intent (three counts) • Obstruct peace officer • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (six counts) • Failure to comply with release order (seven counts) The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

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.