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: Missing Person: Kelsey ANDERSON

May 26, 2026
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Media Update

May 25, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate the discovery of human remains in the Thunder Centre area. At this time, no information regarding the deceased individual can be released until their identity has been confirmed. The separate investigation related to an earlier police presence in the same area remains ongoing. A visible police presence continues, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area. Updates may be provided as more information becomes available.

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.