UPDATE: Man charged with aggravated assault after High Street incident
June 27, 2025
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One person has been arrested after police responded to an afternoon assault.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers responded to a call for service in the 300 block of High Street South shortly after noon on Thursday, June 26, after receiving a report that there was an injured male who may have been the victim of an assault.
An adult male was transported to hospital by paramedics. This individual remains hospitalized.
A suspect was located nearby and taken into custody.
Burkley David BLAKE, 47, is charged with Aggravated Assault.
The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been released from custody with conditions and a future appearance date.
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The Special Investigations Unit announced it has closed its investigation into an incident involving Thunder Bay Police Service officers that occurred in December 2023. The SIU found no basis to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence and concluded their investigation with no further process. With the conclusion of the SIU investigation, the Thunder Bay Police Service will now commence its required administrative review in accordance with Section 81 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. The purpose of the administrative investigation is to review member conduct, the policing provided, and procedures all as they relate to the incident. This administrative review will be reported to the Thunder Bay Police Service Board upon completion. The Special Investigations Unit media release can be viewed online: https://www.siu.on.ca/en/news_template.php?nrid=10512
