Man charged with luring, child pornography offences
A local resident faces several charges after an investigation into child pornography and child luring.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this year after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
A…
Break-in investigation leads to quick arrest
An accused male was located and arrested within about 45 minutes of police responding to a weekend overnight business break-and-enter.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a commercial address in the 400 block of Memorial Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, after receiving…
Police investigating threat incident
Police are continuing to investigate a weekend threat incident.
The Thunder Bay Police Service received reports on Saturday, December 7, of threats targeting a Thunder Bay Public Library branch in advance of a scheduled Storytime with Thunder Bay Drag Queens + Crafting with Queens event.
Police secured the scene and thoroughly…
Child pornography investigation results in charges
Police have arrested a local resident following a child pornography investigation.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit received information that a local internet user was suspected of sharing child sexual abuse material.
A search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence on the morning of Wednesday,…
Missing Person - Randall JACK, 32
The Thunder Bay Police Service is again issuing a request for public assistance in locating missing person Randall JACK, 32.
Randall was reported as a missing person to the Thunder Bay Police Service on Sunday, November 24. His last reported contact with family members was about three weeks prior to that date.
He is described as an…
Attempted murder suspects arrested
Two people have been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred last month.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Unit had been dispatched to the 300 block of Finlayson Street shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21 after receiving reports that there had been a gunshot.
There have been no…
Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - November 2024
I want to thank everyone who has participated in our recent community conversations - most recently with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Rotary members, Chamber of Commerce and BIA members, community members at a public session at the Brodie Resource Library, and staff at the Ontario Native Women’s Association.
Your willingness to…
Theft suspect arrested, found with concealed replica handgun
One person faces charges after being found with an imitation firearm while being arrested on a theft charge.
An officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service's Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit was conducting surveillance at a location on the 1300 block of Arthur Street East on the evening of Wednesday, November 27, when a theft…
Man arrested on aggravated assault charge
An early morning incident has resulted in one person being charged with aggravated assault.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 400 block of Ray Boulevard shortly after 4 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, after receiving reports of an assault.
An injured male was located at the…
Police issue renewed appeal for information in Joseph Alexander Lawson investigation
Two years after his last known sighting, the Thunder Bay Police Service is again appealing for information that could assist in locating missing person Joseph Alexander LAWSON, 67.
Commonly referred to as Alex or AJ, the last known confirmed sighting was on Nov. 27, 2022, in the 200 block of Madeline Street.
His family continues to…