Local man charged after child pornography investigation

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TB24011533
Location: Thunder Bay

An investigation has resulted in a local resident being charged with a child pornography offence.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation in March after receiving online tip reports.

The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at a residence on Huron Crescent on Thursday, June 6 by…

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TBPS expands drone program

TBPS expands drone program

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is expanding its drone program.

This week, eight members of the Primary Response Branch went through four days of training, which included flight training, reviewing legal processes, and scenario-based exercises.

The drones have been used for a variety of policing purposes. They greatly assist with…

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Child pornography investigation results in charges

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TB24017335
Location: Thunder Bay

A local resident faces child pornography charges after police executed a search warrant last month.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation after learning that a local internet user was suspected of downloading and making child pornography available between March and April 2024.

Thunder…

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TBPS officer charged following SIU investigation

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Special Investigations Unit has concluded their investigation into an incident involving a Thunder Bay Police Service officer that occurred in April 2023.

The Thunder Bay Police Service is aware that the investigation has resulted the officer being criminally charged.

The officer has been placed on administrative duties while…

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Development of Urban Indigenous Community Safety Plan in Thunder Bay

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Location: Thunder Bay

The following is a joint News Release from Anishinabek Nation, City of Thunder Bay, Fort William First Nation, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), Thunder Bay Police Service and Thunder Bay Police Service Board: 

In recognition of the five-year anniversary of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final…

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Police investigating homicide

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police are investigating the weekend death of an adult male as a homicide.

Emergency services were called to the Kaministiquia River Heritage Park during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 1, following a 911 call from a civilian passerby who found an unresponsive adult male.

The male was transported to the Thunder Bay…

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Police presence remains following weapons call

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TB24021917
Location: Thunder Bay

Police are investigating an overnight weapons incident in a south side neighbourhood.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the area of Ashland Place and Limbrick Street just before 4 a.m. on Friday, May 31 after receiving multiple reports of gunshots.

Members of the Emergency Task Unit assisted in the response.

The…

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Child pornography investigation results in charges

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Location: Thunder Bay

A local resident faces charges after police executed a search warrant as a result of a child pornography investigation.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began investigating after receiving information that material consistent with child pornography had been attempted to be shared in November 2023.

The…

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Officers help reverse suspected overdose

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Location: Thunder Bay

A quick response by police officers helped reverse a suspected overdose.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were in the area of May Street and Victoria Avenue on Saturday, May 25, when they were flagged down for assistance.

The officers located an unconscious male who was in medical distress. The…

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Police warning of potential scams

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service has received reports of two scams that have targeted local residents.

In one scheme, police have received reports of a mailed letter purportedly from a law firm specializing in debt collection, claiming that the recipient’s personal details have been leaked onto the dark web and that the law firm has…

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