Fraudsters from Romania may be heading to Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public about a group of fraudsters who may be headed to the Thunder Bay.
The individuals of this group are believed to be from Romania and speak with an Eastern European accent. They travel through cities across the country, targeting mostly seniors before leaving to a new target city or…
Weapons call leads to handgun seizure
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to an address in the 400 block of Marion Street just after 1:30 a.m. following reports of a male with a handgun.
The original 911 call indicated the male may have been shooting the firearm.
As a result of an ongoing investigation police officers…
Sleeping driver leads to Impaired by drug charge
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a parking lot in the 200 block of Syndicate Avenue South following reports of an unconscious woman in a parked car just after 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26.
When officers arrived they found an unconscious woman in the driver’s seat of a silver sedan. The…
Guns, Gangs and Funding Needs for Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Police Service Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes on Tuesday had an opportunity to speak with local media regarding the ongoing need for funding for issues of guns, gangs and related law enforcement concerns.
The conversation with local reporters…
Suspicious driver reported by citizens leads to Impaired by Drug arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a parking lot in the 1100 block of Memorial Avenue following traffic complaints just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
The traffic complaints indicated a male driving a black pick-up truck appeared to be falling asleep as he drove. Witnesses also said…
Disturbance on a plane
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Uniform Patrol division was dispatched to the Thunder Bay International Airport to assist with a reported unruly passenger aboard a Porter flight just before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
Police learned the male passenger left his seat as the plane was preparing for its scheduled landing in Thunder Bay. When…
Black market liquor sellers charged
The Thunder Bay Police Service has charged two people in connection with an ongoing investigation into the black market sales of liquor.
Investigators with the services Community Response Team began an investigation earlier this month after LCBO employees observed suspicious purchasing activity. As a result of that investigation police…
Six injured in boating collision off Thunder Bay waterfront
On August 22nd, 2019, shortly after 11pm, Thunder Bay Police were dispatched to a report of a boat that had struck the break-wall outside of the Thunder Bay Marina.
Emergency services, with the assistance of the Coast Guard, attended and rescued the 6 individuals who had all suffered varying degrees of injuries as a result of the…
Five officers receive Governor General commendations for selfless bravery
Five Thunder Bay Police Service officers have received official commendations of great merit from the Governor General of Canada for the selfless, life-saving bravery they showed during a February 2018 incident.
Officers receiving the official commendations are:
• Sgt. Dan Irwin
• Sgt. Rick Popowich
• Cst. Matt Sombrutski…
Five arrested, nearly $58K in drugs seized by Joint Task Force
Police with the Joint Task Force arrested five people and seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of more than $55,000 following a Thursday evening search of a north-side residence.
As the result of an ongoing investigation, officers obtained and executed a warrant to search a residence in the 100 block of Cumberland Street…