Post-mortem complete, scene released as Meeseetawagesic homicide investigation continues
A post-mortem examination of the victim of an August homicide investigation has been complete, and police have released the scene.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service were originally dispatched to an area in the 400 block of Main Street just after 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 after a passerby called 911 about a possible body in…
Motorist faces Stunt Driving charge after nearly doubling speed limit
A motorist faces a charge of Stunt Driving after police observed her travelling nearly 70 km/h above the posted speed limit.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Traffic Unit were conducting general traffic enforcement along Dawson Road near Sherwoood Drive just before 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Police observed a…
Drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure of up to $30,000
Police arrested two southern Ontario men, and seized nearly $30,000 in cash suspected to have been obtained through crime, amid an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Intelligence Unit observed two suspects connected to an drug trafficking investigation in the area of 1165 Arthur…
UPDATE: Sudden death now a homicide investigation, victim identified
The Thunder Bay Police Service is treating a weekend sudden death investigation as a homicide, and has identified the male victim.
Police were originally dispatched to an area in the 400 block of Main Street just after 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 after a passerby called 911 about a possible body in the area.
When police arrived…
Police locate man with sword driving impaired after assault
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Moore Avenue just after 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 following reports of a male armed with a sword charging at people.
While en route police learned the male, who had also stated they were armed with a firearm, had fled the area in a black pick-up truck. Officers…
Off-duty officer stops impaired driver approaching red light at highway
An off-duty officer stopped an impaired driver who appeared to be about to go through a red light at a highway intersection Saturday morning.
The off-duty Thunder Bay Police Service officer was in their personal vehicle and approaching a green light at the corner of Balmoral Street and Oliver Road at about 6:50 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29…
Civilians in canoe assist first responders during water rescue
Two civilians in a canoe aided first responders in locating a woman who was in distress and in the McIntyre River Saturday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to an area of the McIntyre River, near the Home Depot, following a 911 call just after 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Paramedics with the Superior North EMS…
Sudden death investigation ongoing
The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a death after a body was discovered in a commercial area on Main Street Sunday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched to an area in the 400 block of Main Street just after 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 after a passerby…
Shoplifter claiming to have firearm located, arrested by police
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 1101 Arthur Street West at about 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27 following reports a shoplifter claimed to have a gun.
When police arrived they learned a male had been observed by a store loss prevention officer placing merchandise into a suitcase. The accused then…
WARNING: Phishing phone scam targeting local numbers
The Thunder Bay Police Service has become aware of a phishing scam that may be targeting local phone numbers.
The suspected fraudsters claim to be calling on behalf of the City of Thunder Bay and are telling their would-be victims that they owe money. An investigation revealed this claim was false.
Despite the apparent fraudulent…