Aggressive driver charged for impaired by drug
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Uniform Patrol branch was driving southbound on Cumberland Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 when he noticed a vehicle driving aggressively in front of him.
The vehicle was swerving to pass other motorists, and at one point swerved in front of the officer forcing him to brake…
Don’t be a Creep – new back to school PSA
When you roll into a school zone, are you being a creep?
The Thunder Bay Police Service today released a new Back to School PSA. The Don’t Be a Creep PSA is a video produced by the Thunder Bay Police Service with assistance from the City of Thunder Bay and crossing guards. It tackles one of the most common issues crossing guards have…
Call from concerned citizen leads to charge of Impaired by Drugs
Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the parking lot of a restaurant on Waterloo Street following reports of possible intoxicated individuals in a vehicle.
Officers arrived to the Tim Hortons parking lot where a 911 caller had spotted two people who had difficulty walking enter a green…
Impaired by Drug Arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch noticed a motorist driving erratically in the 700 block of Simpson Street around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and questioned the female motorist about her driving behavior. During this conversation officers noticed several signs indicating…
Police renew appeal to public 1 year after David Sweeney homicide
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of David Hugh Sweeney.
On Aug. 31, 2018 at about 9 p.m., 59-year-old David Sweeney was found deceased in his North Algoma Street residence. An investigation determined his death was the result of a homicide.
Police have spoken to…
Car hopper caught with help from area business owner
An observant local business owner helped police locate a “car hopper” who was targeting vehicles in the city’s north downtown core.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area of St. Paul and Van Norman Streets at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 following reports that items were stolen from a parked vehicle.
…Accused involved in assault arrested during traffic stop
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the 1100 block of Centre Avenue following reports of an assault in progress just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday Aug. 28.
Officers arrived to find the victim still at the scene. As the result of their investigation police learned the male victim was walking…
Fraudsters from Romania may be heading to Thunder Bay
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public about a group of fraudsters who may be headed to the Thunder Bay.
The individuals of this group are believed to be from Romania and speak with an Eastern European accent. They travel through cities across the country, targeting mostly seniors before leaving to a new target city or…
Weapons call leads to handgun seizure
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to an address in the 400 block of Marion Street just after 1:30 a.m. following reports of a male with a handgun.
The original 911 call indicated the male may have been shooting the firearm.
As a result of an ongoing investigation police officers…
Guns, Gangs and Funding Needs for Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Police Service Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes on Tuesday had an opportunity to speak with local media regarding the ongoing need for funding for issues of guns, gangs and related law enforcement concerns.
The conversation with local reporters…