Police demonstrate results of recent drug trafficking investigations
Today, the Thunder Bay Police Service held a media event to demonstrate the results of multiple separate drug trafficking investigations conducted last week.
Between May 14-18, three investigations led to the arrests of six individuals who are non-district residents, along with the seizure of two loaded handguns. Police also recovered 2.6…
Drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest of suspect found with loaded handgun
A southern Ontario man faces several charges after being arrested and found in possession of a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine and fentanyl.
An investigation by members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit identified a male suspect believed to be involved in drug trafficking activity.
The investigation…
Loaded handgun, drugs seized after search warrant executed
A search warrant of a south-side residence has resulted in the arrest of three men from southern Ontario, along with the seizure of drugs and a loaded handgun.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Emergency Task Unit, with assistance from the Intelligence Unit and the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, executed a warrant at an…
Two arrested, suspected cocaine and fentanyl seized
A drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrests of two men from southern Ontario and the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit began investigating after receiving information about suspected drug trafficking activity in the city.
The investigation led to the…
Thunder Bay Police Service recognizes Police Week 2024
The Thunder Bay Police Service is proud to join our law enforcement partners to mark Police Week, which runs from May 12-18.
This year's provincial theme is “Join Policing: Keep Ontario Safe," which emphasizes the important role police members play in community safety, and how members of the community can take an active role in keeping…
Police investigating ATM break-in
Police are seeking dash camera footage as a theft from an ATM remains under investigation.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were called to the 1100 block area of Alloy Drive on the morning of Sunday, May 5. Responding officers found that the ATM had been damaged and a quantity of cash had been stolen.
The Break and Enter and…
Police make child pornography arrest
An investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit has led to a 21-year-old facing child pornography charges.
The Thunder Bay Police Service received information earlier this year indicating that a local internet user had uploaded child sexual abuse material.
The investigation led to members of the Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime…
Weekend incident being investigated as homicide
A weekend altercation is now being investigated as a homicide.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the area of Camelot Street and St. Paul Street just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 5.
An injured male was located and transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.…
Pilot project enhances safety of people in police custody
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), today announced the launch of a pilot program deploying an innovative, first-generation biometric monitoring solution designed to enhance the safety and dignity of people in custody. The CustodyProtect™ pilot project is implemented in collaboration with 4Sight Labs and is believed to be the first of its…
Police urge residents to be cautious of driveway scams
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to warn members of the public about door-to-door driveway paving and repair scams.
These types of incidents have been popping up across the province, including in Eastern Ontario. At least one recent report has been received locally.
Those involved in these schemes are persuasive and…