Police arrest robbery suspects
Two people face robbery and firearms charges.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 700 block of John Street at about 7 p.m. on Monday, October 21, after receiving reports of individuals in possession of firearms.
Responding officers found that two male suspects had robbed and…
Wiley Street shooting suspect arrested
An investigation into a robbery led to the arrest of a suspect involved in a summer shooting incident.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit were involved in a separate investigation on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 22, when an individual who had been identified as a suspect in a shooting…
Two face robbery charges
Police arrested two people last week after they attempted to steal a donation bin and then ran off with a bystander's purse.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a business on the 900 block of Arthur Street West on the afternoon of Friday, October 18, after receiving reports of a robbery…
Five arrested on drug trafficking charges
Five people have been arrested after police executed a search warrant as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.
Members of the Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and Ontario Provincial Police’s Organized Crime Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Picton Avenue…
Police investigating reports of gunshots
Police are investigating an early morning shooting incident.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 100 block of Bethune Street at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, after receiving reports of possible gunshots in the area.
There have not been any reported injuries.
The…
Three arrested, drugs and guns seized
Three southern Ontario males have been arrested on drugs and weapons charges after police executed a pair of search warrants.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity earlier this month.
Members of the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executed…
TBPS officer charged
A Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) officer has been criminally charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Breach of Trust. After receiving a complaint, TBPS conducted an internal investigation.
“Maintaining public confidence is a top priority and I thank those who displayed the courage to speak out,” said Thunder Bay Police Service Chief Darcy…
Suspect charged with aggravated assault
Police are continuing to investigate a north-side assault that occurred last weekend.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the 300 block of Wentworth Crescent shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 6, after receiving reports of an assault.
An adult male victim was located at the scene. The male was transported to…
Man arrested after officers break up robbery attempt
Alert actions by nearby police officers aided an elderly man who was being robbed.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Major Crime Unit were in the area of McKellar Street and Arthur Street shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, when they observed a robbery occurring.
A male suspect had approached and threatened an…
Local resident arrested on child pornography charges
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man following a child pornography investigation.
The Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in June 2024 after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of downloading child pornography.
The investigation resulted in a warrant being executed at a…