Update: Arrest made in homicide investigation

November 5, 2025

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Police have arrested a suspect wanted for murder.
 
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a 911 call received at approximately 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2025. A 67-year-old deceased male was located at a residence in the 100 block of College Street. The Major Crimes Unit became involved in the investigation.
 
The victim is Maurice Kenneth Bruins, 67, of Thunder Bay. Police believe he is the victim of an interrupted Break-and-Enter, and that this was not a targeted incident.
 
Police believe the accused left the residence in the victim’s vehicle and traveled to a community outside of the City of Thunder Bay, where he committed a separate Break-and-Enter.
 
As a result of the continued investigation by the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit, an accused was identified.
 
On Tuesday, November 4, the suspect, Dwayne FERRIS, 24, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Second-Degree Murder and Break-and-Enter.
 
The accused appeared in court on November 5 and has been remanded to custody.
 
The Thunder Bay Police Service wishes to thank the Ontario Provincial Police for their assistance in locating the stolen vehicle. 

Update: Thunder Bay Police Service locate prisoner escapee from local correctional facility

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TB26029085 The Thunder Bay Police Service has located an escapee from the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. The investigation began on July 24, 2026, following a report from the Correctional Centre. Officers located and arrested the wanted individual around 1:30 AM on July 25, 2026. The Ontario Provincial Police assisted with the investigation. No further information is available at this time.

Intelligence Unit investigation leads to multiple charges

July 23, 2026
TB26028760 A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has resulted in charges. Officers with the Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit and Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit searched a home in the Cameron Street and May Street North area on July 22, 2026. During the search two suspects were located within the home and were arrested. Over $5,000 in Canadian cash, suspected cocaine and oxycodone were also seized. As a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Omar HAJI from Toronto, Ontario and 49-year-old Chris MORIN from Thunder Bay are both facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 Both of the accused were remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

Thunder Bay Police Service assault investigation leads to charges

July 22, 2026
TB26027236 A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has resulted in charges. Officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the Howe Street and Cumberland Street North area on July 12, 2026, around 6:30 PM in response to a weapons related call for service. On scene, a victim was located with minor injuries. A search of the area led to a suspect being located and arrested. As a result of the investigation 23-year-old Cadence KAKEPETUM of Shuniah is facing the following charges: • Assault with a weapon • Fail to comply with probation order The accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date.