UPDATE: Death determined to be homicide, accused charged with murder
January 31, 2025
A murder charge has been laid as a result of an ongoing investigation into a sudden death that occurred in December 2024.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers located a deceased individual on the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit became involved in the investigation.
A suspect was arrested by members of the Major Crimes Unit and Intelligence Unit on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and was charged with Indignity to a Human Body.
As a result of the continued investigation, Levi Michael LAWSON, 24, is now also charged with Second-Degree Murder.
The accused appeared in court on Friday, January 31, and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
TB26021214 Primary Response Unit investigation leads to drug trafficking charges A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has led to charges. On June 5, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit located a driver asleep behind their steering wheel with the vehicle running in the Picton Avenue and Blucher Crescent area. Further investigation led to a search of the vehicle. During the search officers located and seized over 115 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 587 grams of suspected crack cocaine, cash, and items associated with drug trafficking. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $150,000. As a result of the investigation, 49-year-old Jermaine WILSON, of Brampton, Ontario is 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 – opioid · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.
TB26021683 A Thunder Bay Police Service presence is expected in the Ravenwood Avenue and Ray Boulevard area. There is no threat to public safety. No other information is available at this time.
TB26017520 A Thunder Bay Police Service Major Crime Unit Investigation has resulted in a charge. During the investigation, a deceased individual, later identified as 36-year-old Kelsey ANDERSON was located. On June 6, 2026, officers located and arrested a suspect connected to the death. As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Dion MCKAY of Thunder Bay has been charged with manslaughter. The accused remains in custody following their first court appearance.
