Several firearms seized, suspect arrested
An investigation into suspected drug trafficking has resulted in the seizure of several firearms.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit executed a warrant at a Gertrude Avenue residence on Thursday, August 29, as a result of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity.
A suspect was…
Officers assaulted during separate weekend incidents
Two police officers were assaulted in a span of about four hours over the weekend.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch responded to a dispute at an address on Yonge Street at about 10:15 p.m. on Friday, August 30.
As an officer was apprehending an individual, the suspect repeatedly kicked at the…
UPDATE: Police investigating homicide
Police are investigating the death of an adult male as a homicide.
Emergency services, including Thunder Bay Police Service officers, responded to a residential address in the 300 block of Tamarack Place at about 8 a.m. on Friday, August 30.
The male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Major Crimes Unit and…
Robbery suspect arrested
Police have arrested a suspect after a business was robbed at knife-point earlier this month.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded a business on the 800 block of Red River Road on the evening of Sunday, August 11, after receiving reports of a robbery.
A male suspect entered the restaurant brandishing a knife and demanded…
Spree of vehicle thefts from businesses results in arrest
One person was arrested after a trio of vehicle theft incidents from local businesses.
Over the last two weeks, the Thunder Bay Police Service received reports of thefts from multiple businesses after lockboxes had been breached.
On the morning of Thursday, August 15, a Vickers Street business had its lockbox broken into, leading to…
Police presence in area of Tamarack Place
Police are on scene in the area of Tamarack Place for an active investigation.
Emergency services, including the Thunder Bay Police Service, responded to a call for service in the 300 block of Tamarack Place on the morning of Friday, August 30.
A visible police presence is expected to remain in the area. Members of the public are…
Police investigating theft of powwow regalia
Police are investigating the theft of several items, including powwow regalia, from a vehicle last weekend.
The vehicle was broken into during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24, in the 200 block of McKellar Street South.
The items reported to have been stolen include a small black suitcase that contained several pieces…
Police arrest sleeping driver on impaired charges
A late night nap in a fast food drive-through has resulted in impaired driving charges.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a restaurant on the 700 block of Memorial Avenue just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, after receiving reports of a suspected impaired driver.
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Business break-in suspect arrested
Police have arrested a suspect after a pair of local businesses were broken into and had vehicles stolen.
On Thursday, August 15, the Thunder Bay Police Service received a report of a break-and-enter at a commercial address on the 1200 block of Carrick Street.
The individual had entered the business compound and stole a pickup truck…
UPDATE: Widnall Pool investigation ongoing
Police are continuing to investigate an incident that took place at an outdoor swimming pool last month and are looking to identify an individual who provided assistance.
Emergency services personnel, including Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch, responded to the Art Widnall Pool on Minnesota Street just…