Suspect in child pornography investigation arrested, charged
A Thunder Bay man accused of distributing child pornography, and suspected of attempting to destroy evidence linked to the investigation, was arrested and charged Thursday.
On Sept. 23, 2020 Investigators with the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crimes Unit became aware of a local Internet user sharing suspected child pornography…
Seven arrested for drug-related charges following reports of possible forcible confinement
Police arrested seven people for drug-related offences following an investigation into reports of a possible forcible confinement.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to a hotel in the 400 block of Memorial Avenue just before 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1 following complaints of…
Motorist who fled from police later located impaired with stolen minivan
A motorist who previously fled from police during an attempted traffic stop was located with a stolen minivan and found to be impaired by drug Tuesday.
In the afternoon hours of Tuesday, Sept. 29 an off-duty Thunder Bay Police Service officer was in the area of Northern Avenue and Fort William Road when they observed a vehicle that had…
Man wanted for parole violation located and arrested by police
Police arrested a man wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for parole violations related to a manslaughter charge Tuesday evening.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit were in the 200 block of McKellar Street South just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 when they observed the accused enter a…
Residents assaulted by stranger, bystander intervenes
Police arrested a male following a reported Monday evening assault in the city’s intercity area.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Northern Avenue just before 9:55 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 following reports of a disturbance.
When police arrived they…
Toronto man armed with handgun breaches court conditions not to be in city
A Toronto man under court-ordered conditions not to be in the City of Thunder Bay was located by police Sunday and found to be in possession of a handgun.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to an apartment in the 800 block of McLaughlin Street just before 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 following reports of a…
Police request public assistance amid Aggravated Assault investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance as the investigation into an early Saturday morning assault continues.
Officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch responded to reports of an assault that had just occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in the 100 block of May Street South.
When police arrived…
Traffic Unit PSA: How to Cross the Road
Do you , as a motorist, know what to do when approaching a pedestrian crossover? As a pedestrian, do you know the proper way to utilize this road safety tool?
Crossovers are valuable tools that give pedestrians a way to safely cross the road. More and more these crossovers are being constructed throughout…
FRAUD ALERT: Publishers Clearing House scam
The Thunder Bay Police Service is issuing a public warning about a possible scam currently targeting local residents.
Recently police were made aware of a case where a local woman was defrauded of about $50,000. An investigation revealed the 83-year-old Thunder Bay woman was contacted by phone by a person claiming to be from Publishers…
Two arrested amid aggravated assault investigation
Police arrested two males, including one youth, following an early morning assault on the city’s north side.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the area of Court Street South and Red River Road at about 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 following reports of an assault that had recently…