Spring Into Enforcement project results in nearly 250 charges
A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit project has resulted in a total of nearly 250 charges.
Police conducted a two-day Spring Into Enforcement blitz throughout Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge on May 6-7, targeting a variety of problematic driving behaviours that are frequently factors in serious collisions and pose significant…
Suspects arrested on aggravated assault charges
Police have arrested a pair of individuals accused of committing a violent assault last month.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Monday, April 28, after receiving a report that an adult male victim was present with injuries that were suspected to have been caused by…
Driver charged after commercial vehicle collides with overpass
The driver of a tractor trailer faces multiple Highway Traffic Act charges after the vehicle collided with a railway overpass.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on James Street near Gore Street at about 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 2.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit…
UPDATE: Police arrest suspect in February vehicle theft
Police have arrested a suspect charged with using a weapon to steal a vehicle earlier this year.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Memorial Avenue at about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, after receiving reports of a robbery that had occurred.
A male suspect approached…
Police seize loaded handgun, cocaine and fentanyl
A drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the arrest of two people, along with the seizure of a loaded handgun and quantities of suspected illicit substances.
Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit officers executed a search warrant at a Cumberland Street North address on the afternoon of Thursday, May…
SCAM ALERT: Local businesses targeted by fraud
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public of an email scam that has been recently reported.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Economic Crime Unit is currently involved in an investigation after receiving information of local businesses having their email accounts compromised.
After gaining access to the accounts, the…
Police investigate robbery incident
A 22-year-old man faces charges after an attempted late night robbery.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Arthur Street West at about 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, after receiving reports of a weapons incident.
Officers spoke to the complainant and learned that he and another…
Suspects arrested after robbery in unlicensed ride-share vehicle
Two people have been arrested after the female passenger in an unlicensed ride-sharing vehicle was held against her will and was the victim of a robbery and sexual assault.
The Thunder Bay Police Service received a report that an adult female had arranged for a ride through a group chat just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. Upon…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters demanding gift cards as payment
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public that local residents continue to be targeted by phone scams.
Police have received recent reports that residents have received phone calls, where callers have demanded payment in the form of gift cards.
These are scam calls. No legitimate financial agency or institution would ever…
Visible police activity expected next week
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public of visible law enforcement activity that is expected to take place beginning Monday, April 28. This activity will mainly occur in the south side of the city.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service will be conducting searches for evidence related to an ongoing investigation.
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