Police arrest man on child pornography charges
An investigation into online sharing of child pornography has led to a local resident facing charges.
Investigators with the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in September after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of sharing files containing child sexual abuse material earlier…
Suspect charged after stolen vehicle driven into lake
Police arrested a woman after a vehicle was stolen and then crashed into Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to an area of the city's waterfront on the afternoon of Thursday, October 31 after receiving reports that a stolen vehicle had been driven to that location.
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Two arrested, police seize drugs with estimated street value of $470K
An early morning search warrant has resulted in a significant seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with two loaded handguns.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service's Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and Ontario Provincial Police's Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, executed a search warrant…
Thunder Bay Police Service launches new community survey
A new survey about the Thunder Bay Police Service is now live. Like previous surveys, this one focuses on elements of trust as well as how TBPS is performing. Trust especially is important, because people need to feel safe interacting with police, whether it’s to report a crime or to provide information as a witness.
The new survey gives…
Police arrest six on drug charges, seize cocaine
A pair of separate drug trafficking investigations has resulted in the arrest of six people, along with the seizure of suspected cocaine and a loaded handgun.
Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, executed a warrant…
Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - October 2024
The Thunder Bay Police Service is part of many community initiatives that focus on the well-being of people and contribute to public safety by addressing root causes of crime.
Collaboration leverages available strengths and resources for maximum impact and helps to inform our service priorities.
The following are just…
Driver charged following pedestrian collision
The driver involved in a collision with a pedestrian last month has been charged.
Emergency services, including Thunder Bay Police Service officers, responded to the parking lot area of County Fair Plaza on Dawson Road on Thursday, September 26.
A vehicle collided with an adult male pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to…
SCAM ALERT: Be aware of risks of online marketplaces
Police are urging local residents to be cautious when using social media platforms or online marketplaces to buy or sell items.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Economic Crime Unit has been made aware of one recent incident where a local resident saw an item posted for sale on Facebook by a person they believed they knew. Money was sent to…
Police arrest robbery suspects
Two people face robbery and firearms charges.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 700 block of John Street at about 7 p.m. on Monday, October 21, after receiving reports of individuals in possession of firearms.
Responding officers found that two male suspects had robbed and…
Wiley Street shooting suspect arrested
An investigation into a robbery led to the arrest of a suspect involved in a summer shooting incident.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit were involved in a separate investigation on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 22, when an individual who had been identified as a suspect in a shooting…