Adjusted stunt driving laws begin July 1
The Thunder Bay Police Service would like motorists to be aware of Highway Traffic Act changes taking effect on July 1.
The Highway Traffic Act has been amended so that the definition of stunt driving now includes “exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h or more on roads with a speed limit less than 80 km/h.”
This means that a…
UPDATE: Police standoff scene released
Police have released the scene of a residence that was the subject to a Tuesday morning standoff.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Previously issued media release follows:
June 29, 2021
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UPDATE: Weapons call leads to police standoff
Police have…
UPDATE: Male arrested amid homicide investigation, one youth injured another deceased
The accused male connected to a June 29 homicide investigation appeared in bail court on Wednesday, June 30.
Dustin Denis MOFFATT, 31, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Second-Degree Murder
• Aggravated Assault
• Probation Order: Non-Compliance
He has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date of…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters posing a your Facebook ‘friends’
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a scam involving fraudsters using fake social media accounts to appear as if they are friends or family of their victims.
In one such recent case police learned of a local Facebook user who received a direct message from an account that appeared to belong to a relative.
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Serious incident under investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a serious incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 29 in the area of James Street South and Gore Street West.
A scene is being held and the public is asked to avoid the area at this time.
James Street, between Gore Street and the James Street Swing Bridge,…
Police standoff in progress
The Thunder Bay Police Service currently has a significant presence in the 400 block area of Conmee Street.
The public is asked to stay away from this area at this time. Police were originally dispatched to the area following a reported disturbance just before 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. A police standoff is now taking place.
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UPDATE: Weapons call leads to police standoff
Police have secured the site of a Tuesday morning standoff on the city’s north side.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29 to a residential address in the 400 block of Conmee Street following reports of a disturbance involving possible firearms.
This led to a police…
UPDATE: Police standoff
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to be involved in a possible armed standoff in the 400 block of Conmee Street.
For the safety of area residents and our officers at the scene, the public is asked to avoid the area and residents are urged to shelter in place. Roadways are blocked at: Gertrude Avenue and Conmee Street, Vera Avenue…
UPDATE: Section of James Street reopens, homicide investigation continues
The section of James Street closed to vehicle traffic during a homicide investigation has been re-opened.
A police presence remains and investigators continue to hold a scene.
A previously issued media release follows for background:
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Male arrested amid homicide investigation, one youth injured another…
Male arrested amid homicide investigation, one youth injured another deceased
Police continue to investigate an early morning incident on the city’s southside that left one teen deceased and a second seriously injured.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to the area of James Street South and Gore Street West just after 12:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29 following reports of a disturbance.…