A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit drug trafficking investigation has resulted in several charges. Officers began the investigation in August 2026, in response to reports of drug trafficking. Through the investigation two suspects were identified. On September 3, 2026, around 7:40 PM officers with the Emergency Task Unit located and arrested a suspect in the Limbrick Street and Vale Avenue area. A search of the suspect led to the seizure of suspect cocaine, fentanyl, and Canadian cash. On September 3, 2026, around 8:10 PM officers with the Intelligence Unit located and arrested a second suspect in the Victoria Avenue and Oakwood Avenue area. A search of the suspect led to the seizure of suspected fentanyl and Canadian cash. A total of over 30 grams of suspected fentanyl and 110 grams of suspected cocaine were seized, alongside a large fixed blade knife and over $4,000 in cash. The total estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $17,280 As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Terry PELTO of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • Carrying concealed weapon • Fail to comply with probation order As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old William JIMOH from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order Both of the accused were remanded into custody following their first court appearance. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing.

TB26030425, TB26030409, TB26030194, TB26030104, TB26029945, TB26029701, TB26029432 A Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response Unit and Break Enter and Robbery Unit investigation into several robberies has resulted in numerous charges. On July 26, 2026, Primary Response Unit officers were dispatched to a business on May Street North in response to a report of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. Officers obtained video footage from the incident and the investigation continued. On July 28, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business in the Fort William Road area in response to a report of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. Officers obtained video footage from the incident and the investigation continued. On July 30, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business in the Arthur Street West area in response to a report of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. Officers obtained video footage from the incident and the investigation continued. On July 31, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business on Arthur Street West in response to a report of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. Officers reviewed video footage from the incident and the investigation continued. On August 1, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Support Unit followed up on a call for service from July 30, 2026, regarding a robbery at a business on Fort William Road. Officers obtained video footage from the incident and identified that it was the same suspect from the aforementioned robbery investigations started on July 26, July 28, and July 30, 2026. On August 2, 2026, through continued investigation officers with the Primary Response Unit identified the suspect. Later that same day officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business on Arthur Street West in response to a weapons call. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. A search of the area led to the suspect being located and arrested. The Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit became involved in the investigation on August 4, 2026. The BEAR Unit followed up on a call for service from August 1, 2026, regarding a robbery that had occurred at a business in the May Street North area. Later that day officers with the BEAR Unit connected the suspect to additional investigations leading to a re-arrest where more charges were laid. As a result of the investigations, 37-year-old Jacob SAMSON of Webequie First Nation is facing the following charges: · Assault with a weapon (four counts) · Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting (six counts) · Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm · Fail to comply with probation order (eight counts) · Failure to comply with release order (seven counts) · Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (three counts) · Robbery with weapon  The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

TB26035122 A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit drug trafficking investigation has led to several charges. Officers began the investigation in early 2026, in response to reports of drug trafficking. As part of the investigation, on September 2, 2026, officers searched a home in the Limbrick Street area and a property in the Rosslyn Road area. During the searches the following was seized: • 180 grams of fentanyl • 170 grams of crack cocaine • 31 Hydromorphone • 632 Clonazepam pills • Roughly $10,000.00 in cash • One loaded Glock 9mm with an extended mag • 9mm and 223 rounds • Sawed off 12 gauge and 2 rounds • Ruger .22 Cal semi auto with a box of rounds • SKS Type 56 rifle • 45 cal revolver • 2 bags of 9mm rounds and a box of 380 rounds The street value for the seized controlled substances is estimated to be over $94,000.00. Three individuals were arrested during the execution of the Limbrick Street area search warrant. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Devon FOSTER from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (other drugs) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) (two counts) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (five counts) • Unauthorized possession of a weapon • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm • Tampering with serial number of a firearm (two counts) • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (five counts) • Resist peace officer • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm (eight counts) As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Kristin FOSTER from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) (two counts) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (other drugs) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm • Unauthorized possession of a firearm • Unauthorized possession of a weapon • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm • Tampering with serial number of firearm • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Braeden MATTINAS from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) (two counts) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (other drugs) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm • Unauthorized possession of a firearm • Unauthorized possession of a weapon • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm • Tampering with serial number of firearm • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition • Failure to comply with release order All of the accused were remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit project has led to numerous Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) charges. Officers were conducting a back-to-school and aggressive driving project between September 6, 2026, and September 11, 2026. Enforcement took place during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. A total of 276 charges were laid under the HTA, CAIA, and LLCA. Five of the HTA charges were issued for stunt driving by speeding, two of which were for racing a motor vehicle. Over 110 tickets were issued for speeding. Other charges issued include: • Unsafe vehicle • Careless driving • Display screen visible to driver prohibited • Commercial motor vehicle related charges • Suspended driver There were also provincial summonses issued for: • Drive motor vehicle with no licence • Owner operates motor vehicle on a highway with no insurance • Drive motor vehicle with no permit An additional eight Criminal Code charges were also laid including: • Dangerous operation • Operation while impaired (three counts) • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) • Failure or refusal to comply with demand • Operation while prohibited

TB26032236, TB26031693, TB26031586, TB26033789, TB26032978, TB26033113, TB26033138 A Thunder Bay Police Service Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit investigation has resulted in dozens of charges. On August 9, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit attended a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to reports of a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 10, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business on Balsam Street in response to a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 14, 2026, officers responded to a business in the Balsam Street area following another robbery, by the same suspect. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. The BEAR Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation. On August 24, 2026, officers were dispatched to a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to a robbery. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. On August 26, 2026, the suspect was located and arrested in the Cumberland Street North and Villa Street area. That same day, BEAR Unit officers connected the suspect to three ongoing robbery investigations at a business in the Beverly Street area which occurred between August 18, 2026, and August 19, 2026, leading to additional charges. As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Jayden MATTHEWS of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Robbery with weapon (three counts) • Robbery with violence (four counts) • Disguise with intent (three counts) • Obstruct peace officer • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (six counts) • Failure to comply with release order (seven counts) The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

TB26604490, TB26604491, TB26604484, TB26604468, TB26604430, TB26604415, TB26604414, TB26604140, TB26604006 A Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Patrol Support Callback Unit (PSCU) and Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit investigation has resulted in several charges. On August 1, 2026, the Thunder Bay Police Service received an online report regarding mischief that had occurred at a residence in the Arthur Street West area. A review of video footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 5, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief in the Price Arthur Boulevard area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 12, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief in the Fort William Road area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 18, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief and a theft in the Donald Street East area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 21, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief and a theft in the Fort William Road area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 25, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding a theft in the Lillie Street North area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On August 31, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding two cases of mischief that had occurred in the Selkirk Street North area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 2, 2026, TBPS received an online report regarding mischief that occurred in the Arthur Street West area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 7, 2026, TBPS received a report regarding an attempted theft in the Wiley Street area. A review of security footage led to a suspect being identified. On September 9, 2026, officers with PSCU and the BEAR Unit located and arrested the suspect in the Vickers Street North area. As a result of the investigations, 50-year-old Jason MORGAN of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Mischief under $5,000 (nine counts) • Fail to comply with probation order (nine counts) • Theft under $5,000 (four counts) The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning residents about a recent scam that has been reported. Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Patrol Support Callback Unit (PSCU) received a report on August 26, 2026, regarding a scam caller claiming to be from a resident’s personal bank seeking additional information. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the bank you use, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly using the contact number on the back of the card. Do not speak to the caller or provide any personal or account information. Report suspicious activity to the Thunder Bay Police Service. If you have lost money or disclosed personal or financial information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm).

Following the success of its inaugural event, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is pleased to announce that its Charity Gala will return on February 27, 2027, at the Italian Cultural Centre. “On behalf of the Thunder Bay Police Service, I want to thank every member, guest, sponsor, donor and volunteer who made our inaugural Gala an outstanding success,” said TBPS Chief Darcy Fleury. “Their enthusiasm and generosity set the stage for the Gala’s return, and we are committed to delivering an even bigger and better event in 2027.” Feedback from members, guests and sponsors was overwhelmingly positive after the first Gala, which welcomed more than 270 guests and raised over $68,000. Building on that momentum, the 2027 event aims to raise $70,000. “I am proud to recognize RBC and Tbaytel as presenting sponsors. They are valued community partners whose leadership and commitment helps make Thunder Bay a stronger, safer, and more vibrant place for everyone,” said Fleury. Funds raised will once again support Special Olympics Thunder Bay and BGC Thunder Bay, helping both organizations continue to provide valuable programs and opportunities in the community. “We are grateful to everyone who helped make the first Gala such a success,” said the CEO of BGC Thunder Bay Albert Aiello. “The support generated through this event creates meaningful opportunities for young people in our community, and we are honoured to be a beneficiary again in 2027.” “The inaugural Gala made a tremendous difference for our athletes, and we are grateful for the community’s continued support,” said Special Olympics Thunder Bay Community Coordinator James Stolz. “Being chosen again for 2027 means more opportunities for athletes to train, compete, and build confidence. We’re honoured to be part of an event that celebrates inclusion and strengthens our community.” Businesses and organizations are invited to support the 2027 TBPS Charity Gala presented by RBC and Tbaytel, by sponsoring the event or donating items for the live and silent auctions. Their support will help create an even greater impact for the two beneficiary charities. Ticket sales will be limited. Details about availability will be announced at a later date, and TBPS looks forward to welcoming the community back for another memorable evening in support of local youth and athletes.

The Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are announcing that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area. The patrols began on July 8, 2026, and now take place regularly. Two TBPS members from each Primary Response Unit are participating, following training provided by the RCMP in June 2026. The patrols are being conducted as part of a Joint Marine Unit utilizing an RCMP vessel. Patrols are proactive, planned joint marine patrol operations with the RCMP on Lake Superior and navigable waters outside TBPS jurisdiction. This partnership reflects updated provincial standards under the Community Safety and Policing Act, including clearer expectations for coordinated work between police services and partner agencies. During patrols members will be looking to ensure safe waterways in Thunder Bay and on navigable waters outside of TBPS’ jurisdiction. The patrol areas include: • Border Enforcement up to and including Pigeon River; • Lake Superior outside of the break wall; • Isle Royale, Silver Islet, Pie Island, Thompson Island; • Thunder Bay Marina; • Kam River Patrols have indicated a high level of waterway safety compliance, and these patrols are in place to ensure that continues. The goal of the initiative is to: • Enforce applicable federal, provincial, and municipal authorities on navigable waters outside TBPS jurisdiction; • To maximize existing RCMP marine capabilities through coordinated deployment; • To enhance enforcement through the combined exercise of federal, provincial, and municipal authorities