Theft of Every Child Matters flag under investigation

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P21067793
Location: Thunder Bay

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Community Inclusion Team are requesting public support amid an investigation into the theft of an “Every Child Matters” flag.

The incident occurred at 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 25 when three males were observed entering a property in the 800 block of Gore Street West. One of the males then removed the…

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UPDATE: Fourth accused connected to homicide investigation arrested, charged

Incident Date:
P21064709
Location: Thunder Bay

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit have arrested a Thunder Bay man in connection with their homicide investigation into the death of Jordan LAPOINTE.

The fourth accused connected to this investigation is Ronald Jerry HILL, 43, of Thunder Bay. He is charged with:

• First Degree Murder
• Arson: Damage…

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Impaired driver who collided with police cruiser multiple times arrested

Incident Date:
P21068312
Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to reports of intoxicated males fighting inside a convenience store in the 1300 block of Arthur Street East just before 1:20 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29.

When officers arrived they observed several males suspected of being connected with the reported fight,…

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UPDATE: Third accused arrest amid homicide investigation

Incident Date:
P21064709
Location: Thunder Bay

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit have arrested a third individual amid an investigation into the homicide of Jordan LAPOINTE.

Zachary Johnson SZURA, 22, of Thunder Bay, was arrested by police on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and charged with Arson: Damage to Property.

He appeared in bail court on Thursday, Oct.…

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Four arrested, including two Toronto teens, following suspected home takeover

Incident Date:
P21067955
Location: Thunder Bay

Four people were arrested Tuesday afternoon, including an 18-year-old and 16-year-old from Toronto, and charged with offences relating to drug trafficking activity.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a home in the 300 block of Ogden Street just before 3:20 p.m. following reports of a woman in possible medical distress…

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Trio charged with trafficking cocaine following search

Incident Date:
P21068142
Location: Thunder Bay

Three people face charges relating to drug trafficking after cocaine was seized during the search of a north-side home Wednesday night.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the OPP’s Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau, executed a search warrant at a residential address in the 200 block…

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Several arrested following armed forced entry of southside apartment

Several arrested following armed forced entry of southside apartment

Incident Date:
P21068154
Location: Thunder Bay

Police arrested multiple suspects – including three Toronto teens, and a Toronto man – following their armed forced entry into an apartment unit in Westfort overnight.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Brach were dispatched to a residential address in the 200 block of Amelia Street West just before 12:30 a.m.…

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Ground search, de-escalation leads to rescue of woman in mental health crisis

Incident Date:
P21068071
Location: Thunder Bay

Using a variety of investigative techniques, city police officers were able to locate and rescue a woman who sustained injuries amid a mental health crisis Wednesday.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to an area near Centennial Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 27 following reports…

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Two Ottawa-area men charged with first-degree murder of local man

Incident Date:
P21064709
Location: Thunder Bay

Police have charged two men from the Ottawa area with First-Degree Murder in connection with the recent death of a 33-year-old Thunder Bay man.

Shane CABRAL, 19, of Ottawa, and Michael GOMEZ, 20, of Napean face charges of First-Degree Murder for their suspected roles in the Oct. 3 death of Jordan LAPOINTE, 33.

Thunder Bay Police…

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Driver involved in hit and run arrested, charged

Driver involved in hit and run arrested, charged

Incident Date:
P21065498
Location: Thunder Bay

Police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent hit and run in which a pickup truck, travelling more than double the speed limit, significantly damaged a hydro pole and home.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to the scene of a reported hit and run motor vehicle collision just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday…

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