UPDATE: Norah Street police standoff
A police standoff in the 200-block area of Norah Street North has concluded.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to a reported weapons call involving a possible firearm just before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at a residential address in the 200 block of Norah Street North.
A standoff situation followed,…
Norah Street police standoff in progress
The public is asked to avoid the 200-block area of Norah Street North as police are currently involved in a standoff situation at a residential address.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a reported weapons call involving a possible firearm just before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30.
Barricades have been erected at…
WATER SAFETY PSA
As we head into a long weekend, the Thunder Bay Police Service would like to take a moment to remind the public to exercise extreme caution when near area waterways.
Whether you are swimming, boating or just happen to be near water, be mindful there are risks. Due to our climate, our opportunities to enjoy water-based activities is…
UPDATE: Death Investigation – Neebing River
The scene of a sudden death investigation near the Neebing River, behind the Arthur Street Marketplace, has been released by police. The investigation into the death remains ongoing.
Previous release follows:
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UPDATE: Death Investigation – Neebing River
The Thunder Bay Police…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters target online buyers and sellers
Police would like to warn anyone who buys and sells via online services to exercise extreme caution when sending and receiving funds from other supposed buyers and sellers.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit has become aware of a variety of scams that appear to target people selling items on social media platforms or…
UPDATE: Death Investigation – Neebing River
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 49-year-old male who was located deceased on the city’s south side Tuesday.
The Thunder Bay Police Service, Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue and Superior North EMS were dispatched to the Neebing River, behind the Arthur Street Marketplace,…
Missing Person Located - Luke Mark COVINO
Missing person Luke Mark COVINO has been safely located. Please remove his image from your social and web platforms. Thank you for your assistance.
UPDATE: Death Investigation
A post-mortem examination of a deceased male, located at the Balmoral and Beverly Streets entrance of Lakehead University on Saturday July 24, has concluded.
This is now considered a private matter between investigators and family, and therefore no further information is expected to be issued to the public.
The scene has also…
Sudden Death - Marina Park Harbour
Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue, Thunder Bay Police Service officers and Superior North EMS responded to a 911 call regarding a male who had not returned to shore while swimming in the vicinity of Marina Park just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday July 26, 2021.
TBFR launched a boat to search the water in the area where the male was last seen.…
Death Investigation – Neebing River
The Thunder Bay Police Service, Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue and Superior North EMS were dispatched to the Neebing River, behind the Arthur Street Marketplace, just after 3:30 p.m. today. A 911 call had been received regarding a body which was seen floating in the water. Upon arrival, emergency crews established that the person was deceased.…