Abduction Update
On July 18, 2019, TBPS Uniform Patrol officers took a report of a possible attempted abduction from a 29-year-old male. The male victim stated that he was walking in the area of Arthur Street and James Street on July, 18, 2019 just after 5:00 am when he was approached by a vehicle and pulled inside. The male stated that he was able to…
Weekend Collision Under Investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that took place early Saturday morning.
Just after 0300 hours on July 20, 2019, a silver Jeep Wrangler was travelling southbound on Balmoral Street when it crossed over the center line and across the northbound lanes of travel. After departing…
Vickers Street Arrests
Thunder Bay Police responded to a 911 call just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning in the 400 block of Vickers Street. The incident resulted in the arrest of 10 persons.
Officers arrived on scene following a report that a male had allegedly threatened another male occupant of the multi-unit dwelling with a handgun. The victim…
Road Closures
Update: Balmoral Street was reopened to traffic the evening of Saturday July 20th.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently investigating a single motor vehicle accident that occurred shortly after 3 am this morning. Officers from the traffic unit are currently on scene and the investigation is likely to continue…
Police Investigate Abduction
Patrol officers took a report of a possible attempted abduction from a 29 year old male. The report indicated that the male victim was walking in the area of Arthur Street and James Street on July, 18, 2019 just after 5:00 am when he was approached by a vehicle and pulled inside.
The male was able to free himself from the occupants and…
Bethune Street Arson Investigation
The TBPS Criminal Investigations Branch continues to investigate a July 11, 2019 fire at a home in the 300 block of Bethune Street which claimed the life of a 34-year-old male.
Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue responded to the fire just after 3:00 a.m. on July 11th. A male was discovered within the residence was…
Missing Person Edward Tremblay Update
The Thunder Bay Police Service investigation to locate missing person Edward (Eddie) TREMBLAY remains open and active with the search lead by the Ontario Provincial Police, now being described as limited continuous.
Combined efforts by investigators and officers of the Thunder Bay Police Service and the O.P.P. over the past several days…
Body Worn Camera Pilot Program review released
Police respond to suspected handgun sighting
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Empire Avenue East just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 following reports of a male who may have been in possession of a firearm inside a residence.
Once officers arrived they contained the residence.
An investigation revealed that a witness saw a male with…
Police arrest suspended, impaired driver
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer was on patrol in the area Red River Road just before 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12 when he recognized a male motorist as being a suspended driver.
The officer noticed the male while both were stopped at a traffic light at the Red River Road and High Street intersection.
A traffic stop was conducted…