Suspected home takeover leads to arrest
Police arrested and charged a southern Ontario woman following an investigation into a suspected home takeover on the city’s north side Tuesday.
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Event organizers charged, King City man arrested following gathering in Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Police Service became aware last week of a potential large gathering being organized to take place in the city despite provincial emergency orders prohibiting such activities.
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SCAM ALERT: Cryptocurrency fraud targeting locals
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a cryptocurrency scam that appears to be targeting local residents.
In one recent reported case, a local Internet user was lured by a Facebook post by someone advertising an employment opportunity. The target expressed interest in the job and was advised that the personal…
Niagara Falls man charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Police arrested and charged a Niagara Falls, Ont., man for Possession of Child Pornography Tuesday.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation into the suspected possession of material related to child abuse in March 2021. Further investigation revealed the material, which is believed to be…
Drug Seizures: March 2021
The drug trade continues to have a tragic and disturbing impact on our community.
The Thunder Bay Police Service became aware of at least 13 suspected overdoses between March 1 and March 31, 2021. Of those suspected overdoses, three were fatal. Year-to-date, there have been at least 85 suspected overdoses, 22 of which were fatal. These…
Off-duty TPBS assists with motorist in medical distress
An off-duty Thunder Bay Police Service officer was driving in the area of Algoma Street near Bay Street in the evening hours of Saturday, April 17 when they observed a motorist driving erratically.
The vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic and driving onto the sidewalk. The vehicle came to rest in the 300 block of Bay Street, at…
TBPS response to new provincial COVID-19 regulations
In an effort to halt the rising case counts of COVID-19 in Ontario, new restrictions were announced by the Government of Ontario on Friday, April 16.
Enhanced enforcement measures were also announced for provincial offences officers, including police officers, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). The Thunder…
Thunder Bay man charged with possessing child pornography
A Thunder Bay man was charged with possession of child pornography following a recent Cyber Crime Unit investigation.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit began their investigation into the possession of material related to child abuse by a local Internet user in April 2021. As a result of this ongoing…
Armed male who approached officers, refused police instructions, arrested
A Thunder Bay man armed with an apparent handgun was arrested Wednesday evening after he refused to comply with police demands and instead continued to approach officers.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the 6400 block of Mapleward Road just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14 following…
Male arrested following armed robbery with replica firearm
Police arrested a Thunder Bay man following an incident involving a replica firearm Friday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the Dollarama at 425 Edward Street North just after 11 a.m. on Friday, April 9 following a reported weapons call.
Dispatched officers learned a male…