Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - August 2024

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This past weekend was exceptionally busy for Thunder Bay Police Service. Compared to most weekends, there were over 100 more calls.

Weekend (Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Monday at 5:00 a.m.)

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Fire leads to arson charge

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TB24032951
Location: Thunder Bay

One person has been charged with arson after a south-side residential fire.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to a residential address in the 100 block of Bethune Street at about 8:20 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, after receiving reports of a structural fire.

Thunder Bay Fire Rescue…

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Collision involving pedestrians remains under investigation

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TB24032913
Location: Thunder Bay

Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians.

Emergency services were dispatched to the area of Cumberland Street and Wolseley Street at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision that had just occurred.

Responding personnel located two…

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Man arrested after attempting to flee from officer

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TB24032202
Location: Thunder Bay

A local resident faces charges after assaulting a police officer in an attempt to avoid being arrested.

An officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service's Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit attempted to arrest a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant outside a business in the 900 block of Red River Road on Thursday, August 8.

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Police investigating apparent stabbing

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TB24032311
Location: Thunder Bay

Police are investigating an incident that resulted in one person being sent to hospital.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 400 block of Syndicate Avenue North at about 4 a.m. on Friday, August 9, after receiving reports of an assault.

Responding emergency services located an…

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Missing Person — Richard GRAHAM, 42

Missing Person — Richard GRAHAM, 42

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TB24032007
Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing person Richard GRAHAM, 42.

Richard was reported as a missing person to the Thunder Bay Police Service on Wednesday, August 7. He was reportedly last seen on July 28 in the area of Cumberland Street North by the Boulevard Lake dam.

He is described as a…

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Man charged with assault with a weapon, assaulting peace officer

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TB24031875
Location: Thunder Bay

A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges of assault, including assaulting a police officer.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 100 block of Amelia Street West just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, after receiving a report of an assault.

The responding officers received…

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Police investigate shooting

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TB24031330
Location: Thunder Bay

Police are continuing to investigate a weekend shooting incident.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Picton Avenue at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, after receiving reports of gunshots in the area.

Paramedics transported one person to hospital for treatment of injuries that are considered…

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Police issue caution about scam targeting local businesses

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police are advising local businesses to be aware of an apparent scam.

The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit has received reports of businesses receiving telephone calls to make credit card purchases.

In these instances, the caller claims to be from a different business but is providing fraudulent credit card numbers…

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Suspect arrested, firearm and drugs seized

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TB24030673
Location: Thunder Bay

A drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of one person and the seizure of a kilogram of suspected cocaine and a loaded firearm.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit had started receiving information about suspected drug trafficking activity in April.

The ongoing investigation led to search…

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 Total Calls for Service
August 9-12472
July 19-22338