Police see possible spike in overdoses, potential link to street drugs known as “Down” or “Dizzy”
The Thunder Bay Police Service is growing increasingly concerned about the toxicity of narcotics now circulating the city.
Recent calls for service, along with information obtained through various investigations, have led police to believe a potential spike in drug-related overdoses and deaths is possible currently or in the near future…
Threats involving alleged firearm leads to standoff on Simpson Street
Police arrested two suspects following an incident involving a firearm Tuesday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Simpson Street following a reported weapons call at about 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
Officers learned the reports were based on a break and enter that had recently…
Pandemic Response - Message from the Chief of Police
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all of our lives. Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth addresses the community on how this crisis has impacted policing in the city.
Message from Chief…
Gorham man arrested amid child pornography investigation
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Gorham Township man following an ongoing investigation into possession of child pornography.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation into the uploading of suspected child pornography on March 19.
Further investigation identified an area…
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Cocaine, cash and replica firearm seized following warrant execution
Police arrested three people and seized drugs and cash following the Wednesday evening search of a Windsor Street home.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from members of the OPP, executed the warrant at a home in the 200 block of Windsor Street before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. The…
TBPS working to help businesses amid pandemic-related closures
The Thunder Bay Police Service is stepping up patrols in areas with increased vacancies due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses across the city considered “non-essential” will be closed for at least the next two weeks, and TBPS is aware this has led to concerns about possible criminal activity in these areas. During this time, TBPS uniform…
Accused arrested amid child pornography investigation
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation into alleged online activity involving suspected images of child pornography on March 16, 2020.
Police learned the images were uploaded by a local Internet user. As a result of their ongoing investigation, police were able to identify a 24-year-old male…
HOMICIDE UPDATE NO. 2: Police release scene, post-mortem concluded
The Thunder Bay Police Service has released the scene in the 500 block of North May Street linked to the March 23 homicide of Adrian Kadeem DRYSDALE, 28, of Toronto.
A post-mortem examination of the victim has also taken place in Thunder Bay.
Members of the TBPS’s Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.
If you have any…
HOMICIDE UPDATE NO. 1: Victim identified, investigation continues
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate the early-morning homicide of Adrian Kadeem DRYSDALE, 28, of Toronto.
Officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to a residential address in the 500 block of North May Street just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 23 following reports of a disturbance and an…