UPDATE: Standoff suspect faces robbery, weapons charges

July 7, 2025

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The subject of a nearly 14-hour police standoff has appeared in court and faces several charges.


Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Cumberland Street North at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, after receiving a 9-1-1 call reporting a weapons incident.


A male suspect had entered the location and brandished an apparent firearm towards three people who were present, demanding that two of the individuals leave while a third remain inside the premises.


Police arrived and contained the scene as a standoff ensued.


Officers established communication with the suspect and arranged for the safe release of the hostage, which occurred shortly after 11:15 a.m. The individual did not sustain any physical injuries.


The standoff continued into the evening. The suspect surrendered to the Ontario Provincial Police's Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) shortly after 10:20 p.m. and was taken into Thunder Bay Police Service custody.


After the conclusion of the incident, the firearm was determined to be a replica.


Morris Wayne HOGAN, 63, is charged with the following:

• Use Firearm in Commission of Offence

• Careless Use of a Firearm

• Pointing a Firearm x3

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Forcible Confinement

• Armed Robbery

• Possession of a Schedule I substance x2

• Possession of a Schedule III substance


The accused has appeared in court and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to raise awareness of fraud schemes and scams that target local residents. Distraction fraud is a tactic used by scammers where they’ll identify targets about to use a debit or credit card, such as in a store making a purchase or at an ATM. It’s common for the scheme to have multiple individuals involved and to target elderly victims. With this fraud, perpetrators will observe their targets entering the PIN of their debit or credit cards and may discretely use video recordings to detect the number. Then, the perpetrators will distract the victim while the card is stolen. The card, with the PIN, is then quickly used to withdraw cash or make high-value purchases. Anyone who has had a debit or credit card lost or stolen should contact their financial institution immediately to prevent someone else from being able to access funds. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by fraud. Prevention is the best protection against fraud. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime
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