Crossing guard, children nearly struck by impaired driver

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P19038062
Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to Vance Chapman Elementary School just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24 for reports of a suspected impaired driver who just nearly struck a crossing guard and group of children.

The responding officer found the suspected driver parked near the school with a flat tire.

Police…

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Robbery arrest

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P19037832
Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Sherrington Drive following reports of a robbery just after 10:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22.

When police arrived they learned a woman had noticed a man going through vehicles in a nearby parking lot. The woman questioned the man about what he was doing, at which point…

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UPDATE: Threat Investigation Arrests

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Location: Thunder Bay

Two people arrested as the result of an ongoing investigation into threats targeting Hammarskjold High School were formally charged Thursday, April 18.

Investigators with the Thunder Bay Police Service learned the first accused, an 18-year-old Shuniah woman, submitted Crime Stoppers tips about pending threats to the high school on April…

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Project Floodway 2018 report released

Project Floodway 2018 report released

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Location: Thunder Bay

Police officers were involved in 47 possible life-saving incidents in 2018 along local waterways identified as key areas by the ongoing Project Floodway.

The Thunder Bay Police Service on Tuesday released its 2018 Project…

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Threat Investigation Arrests

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service has arrested two people linked to the ongoing threat investigations involving Hammarskjold High School.

Both accused remain in police custody. The investigation into the threats is ongoing.

No further information can be released at this time. 

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Threat Investigation Update

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is confirming that the OPP is providing support as an investigation into numerous threats targeting local high schools continues.

Members of the Criminal Investigations Branch of the Thunder Bay Police Service have been investigating several cases of anonymous threats against local high schools. Most…

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Credit Union Robbery

Credit Union Robbery

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to the robbery of credit union.

Officers were dispatched to the Copperfin Credit Union at 318 Syndicate Avenue South on Friday, April 12 for a robbery that had occurred at about 9:45 a.m.

Police learned a male had entered the…

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Armed Robbery - Suspect to ID

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P19036009
Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a recent convenience store robbery.

Officers were dispatched to the Circle K Convenience Store at 1315 Arthur Street East on Thursday April 11 for a robbery that had just occurred at about 5:15 a.m.

Police learned a male…

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Superior, Hammarskjold threat

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P19035712
Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service was made aware of a threat involving Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Hammarskjold High School after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9.

Police are now at the scene and investigating. Anyone with knowledge about the specifics of the threat is urged to contact police directly at the dedicated tip…

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Hammarskjold threat

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Location: Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police Service was made aware of a threat involving Hammarskjold High School after 8 a.m. on Monday, April 8.

Police are now at the scene and investigating. Anyone with knowledge about the specifics of the threat is urged to contact police directly at the dedicated tip line, 684-5001.

For up-to-date information…

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