Local man arrested amid possession of child pornography investigation
A 35-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into the possession of child pornography.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit became aware in June, 2021 that a local Internet user may have been uploading material associated with child exploitation and abuse.
An investigation…
Impaired driver arrested, charged with drug-trafficking offence
A Thunder Bay man arrested for impaired driving Wednesday evening faces additional charges relating to the trafficking of Fentanyl.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the corner of Dease and Simpson Streets at about 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11 following reports of a possibly…
Drugs, loaded handgun seized following traffic stop
Police arrested three people, including two Toronto area males, and seized drugs and a loaded handgun following a Tuesday afternoon traffic stop.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch observed a vehicle travelling east on Pearl Street just before 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The vehicle was observed turning…
Police spot assault, intervene and arrest two suspects
Police arrested two youths after officers observed an apparent assault in progress while on patrol early Monday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were in the 500 block area of Arthur Street West just after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. At that time officers observed three females in a laneway –…
Impaired driver involved in collision arrested
Police located and arrested a suspected impaired driver shortly after a reported hit-and-run collision Wednesday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to reports of a collision involving a suspected impaired driver in the University Drive and Bayberry Crescent area just before 5:45 a.…
UPDATE: Death Investigation – Neebing River
The scene of a sudden death investigation near the Neebing River, behind the Arthur Street Marketplace, has been released by police. The investigation into the death remains ongoing.
Previous release follows:
July 29, 2021
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UPDATE: Death Investigation – Neebing River
The Thunder Bay Police…
SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters target online buyers and sellers
Police would like to warn anyone who buys and sells via online services to exercise extreme caution when sending and receiving funds from other supposed buyers and sellers.
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit has become aware of a variety of scams that appear to target people selling items on social media platforms or…
UPDATE: Norah Street police standoff
A police standoff in the 200-block area of Norah Street North has concluded.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to a reported weapons call involving a possible firearm just before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30 at a residential address in the 200 block of Norah Street North.
A standoff situation followed,…
WATER SAFETY PSA
As we head into a long weekend, the Thunder Bay Police Service would like to take a moment to remind the public to exercise extreme caution when near area waterways.
Whether you are swimming, boating or just happen to be near water, be mindful there are risks. Due to our climate, our opportunities to enjoy water-based activities is…
Norah Street police standoff in progress
The public is asked to avoid the 200-block area of Norah Street North as police are currently involved in a standoff situation at a residential address.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a reported weapons call involving a possible firearm just before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 30.
Barricades have been erected at…