SCAM ALERT: Grandparent scam continues to be a concern

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising community members that the grandparent scam continues to target local residents.

Earlier this month, the Thunder Bay Police Service received a report of a senior affected by the scam, costing them $3,000.

The resident received a phone call from a private number, with the caller claiming to…

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Police investigating sudden death

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police remain on scene in the city's north downtown core as a death investigation continues.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to an address on Cumberland Street South just before 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 24 after receiving reports of an injured person.

An adult male was…

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SCAM ALERT: High-interest mortgage scheme

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning community members, especially seniors, to be mindful of a possible scam targeting vulnerable homeowners.

Police have learned about two homeowners in Thunder Bay who may have potentially been affected.

The scam features individuals portraying themselves to door-to-door salespeople initially…

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Five arrested, drugs seized following search of south side home

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Location: Thunder Bay

Five people, including three from Southern Ontario, have been arrested and face charges after a search warrant was executed at a home on the city's south side.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit executed a warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Norah Street North at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14…

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Police investigating aggravated assault

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police are investigating a weekend altercation that resulted in a 24-year-old man sustaining critical injuries.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to an address on Valhalla Inn Road at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 11 after emergency services had responded to a male requiring medical…

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Officers help reverse suspected overdoses

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Location: Thunder Bay

Quick reactions by police and emergency services led to two people being revived after suffering suspected overdoses. 

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary…

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Project Marble

Thunder Bay Police Service releases details of Project Marble

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Location: Thunder Bay

Through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported a year-long joint drug trafficking investigation led by the Thunder Bay Police Service that has resulted in a significant seizure of cocaine, cash, and property believed…

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Collision with Dawson Road building results in impaired driving charges

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Location: Thunder Bay

A 32-year-old woman faces impaired driving charges after a vehicle collided with the building of a north side business. 

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform…

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Suspect arrested after disturbance call leads to standoff

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police took one person into custody after an overnight standoff on the city’s north side.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the 300 block of Dufferin Street shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, January 29 after receiving reports of a disturbance.

When officers arrived, the suspect…

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UPDATE: Pedestrian involved in collision dies from injuries

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Primary Response Branch were dispatched to Simpson Street and Leith Street just before 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 28 following reports of a motor vehicle collision.

Firefighters with Thunder Bay Fire…

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