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…
Suspicious driver reported by citizens leads to Impaired by Drug arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a parking lot in the 1100 block of Memorial Avenue following traffic complaints just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.
The traffic complaints indicated a male driving a black pick-up truck appeared to be falling asleep as he drove. Witnesses also said…
Disturbance on a plane
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Uniform Patrol division was dispatched to the Thunder Bay International Airport to assist with a reported unruly passenger aboard a Porter flight just before 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
Police learned the male passenger left his seat as the plane was preparing for its scheduled landing in Thunder Bay. When…
Black market liquor sellers charged
The Thunder Bay Police Service has charged two people in connection with an ongoing investigation into the black market sales of liquor.
Investigators with the services Community Response Team began an investigation earlier this month after LCBO employees observed suspicious purchasing activity. As a result of that investigation police…
Six injured in boating collision off Thunder Bay waterfront
On August 22nd, 2019, shortly after 11pm, Thunder Bay Police were dispatched to a report of a boat that had struck the break-wall outside of the Thunder Bay Marina.
Emergency services, with the assistance of the Coast Guard, attended and rescued the 6 individuals who had all suffered varying degrees of injuries as a result of the…
Five officers receive Governor General commendations for selfless bravery
Five Thunder Bay Police Service officers have received official commendations of great merit from the Governor General of Canada for the selfless, life-saving bravery they showed during a February 2018 incident.
Officers receiving the official commendations are:
• Sgt. Dan Irwin
• Sgt. Rick Popowich
• Cst. Matt Sombrutski…
Five arrested, nearly $58K in drugs seized by Joint Task Force
Police with the Joint Task Force arrested five people and seized illicit drugs with an estimated street value of more than $55,000 following a Thursday evening search of a north-side residence.
As the result of an ongoing investigation, officers obtained and executed a warrant to search a residence in the 100 block of Cumberland Street…
Drug Trafficking Arrests
Police arrested two people and seized drugs with an estimated street value of about $20,000 Wednesday evening.
As a result of an ongoing investigation, police attended and searched a residence in the zero-to-100 block of Cumberland Street North just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Following the search, police found and seized…
Pair arrested after quick police response to grocery store robbery
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Dawson Road following reports of grocery store staff receiving threats by a man with a needle at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
As the result of an ongoing investigation, officers learned a male and female had entered the Safeway grocery store and took a…
Robbery – Suspect to ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a recent convenience store robbery.
Police were dispatched to the Circle K convenience store located on 550 Beverly Street just before 11:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19 following reports of a robbery that had just occurred.
As…