Two arrested, police seize loaded shotgun

January 24, 2025

Two people face drug and firearm charges after a pair of search warrants were executed.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit had obtained warrants for a residence and a vehicle as a result of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity.

 

Officers located a male suspect in the 100 block of Shuniah Street shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 23. A search of the suspect and vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected fentanyl, more than $3,300 in cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

 

Officers then searched a residence on Sequoia Drive and located a loaded shotgun that had a serial number removed, along with paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

 

A female suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

 

Emerson SPIESS-RUEF, 27, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl), Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5,000, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm.

 

Kyra GOODMAN, 27, is charged with Careless Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Tampering with Serial Number of a Firearm.

 

The accused appeared in court on Friday and have been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

November 10, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service invites community members to join us for the annual Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony this weekend in front of TBPS headquarters. The Tree of Hope honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people and serves as a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope. Community members are welcome to attend as we come together to reflect, remember, and reaffirm our commitment to awareness, understanding, and reconciliation. 📅 November 15, 2026 🕒 Lighting of Sacred Fire: 5:00 PM 🕒 Event Start: 6:00 PM 📍 Thunder Bay Police Service Headquarters Open Call: All Hand Drummers in the community are invited to participate in the event! No registration required just arrive before the start of the event.