Accused breaches parole less than 3 hours after release
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit arrested an accused for breaching parole less than three hours after being released.
The accused was released from the Thunder Bay District Jail just before 2pm on June 26. He was arrested just before 4pm at a restaurant in the 800 block of Memorial Avenue.
The accused…
Growing frequency of opioid overdoses a community crisis
Local emergency first-responders joined representatives from the health and harm reduction sector for a joint news conference Wednesday, June 26 to discuss how the growing opioid overdose crisis is expected to impact emergency services and the community in the coming months.
This month Public Health Ontario released preliminary numbers…
Road closure following single-vehicle collision
The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking motorists to stay away from Belrose Road, between Oliver and John Street Roads, following a single-vehicle collision that led to downed power lines.
The collision took place on Tuesday, June 25 at about 2:40 p.m. A commercial van had struck a hydro pole, causing the downed power lines. Injuries…
Motor vehicle collides into a local business, no injuries reported
On June 22nd, 2019, at approximately 11:15am a white Toyota pickup truck, driven by a 46 year old Thunder Bay female, was pulling up to stop in front of the Java Hut located on Memorial Avenue. As this was occurring the vehicle accelerated rapidly, colliding with and driving into the building.
There were three people within the vehicle…
Balmoral Street at Central Avenue closed to all traffic due to a collision investigation
Thunder Bay Police are currently on scene at a motor vehicle collision which occurred at the intersection of Balmoral Street at Central Avenue.
The extent of any injuries are still being determined however the Thunder Bay Police Traffic Unit is currently conducting the investigation.
As a result, the intersection will be closed to…
Update - Motor vehicle collision at Balmoral Street at Central Avenue
Thunder Bay Police Service officers have arrested a 43 year old woman following a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Balmoral Street and Central Avenue.
Just prior to 8:30am on Friday June 21st, an on-duty Thunder Bay Police officer observed a GMC pickup truck travelling north bound on James Street at a high rate of speed.…
Update - Motor vehicle collision at Balmoral at Central, roadway reopened
The Thunder Bay Police Service has re-opened the roadway following the morning collision at the intersection of Balmoral Street and Central Avenue.
If you have any information that could assist police please call TBPS Traffic Unit Sgt. Gordon Snyder at 684-1276.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Missing Person Alexandria KAKEGAMIC Located
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TBPS Zone Watch launches Project Footprint
Representatives of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Zone Watch program announced Thursday the launch of Project Footprint, a neighbourhood focused crime-prevention initiative.
Through Project Footprint, the Zone Watch program will host a series of community…
Cumming Street assault, arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Cumming Street just before noon Monday following reports of a stabbing that had just occurred.
When officers arrived they learned that a 49-year-old male had assaulted a 38-year-old female. The woman was transported to the hospital where she is being treated for non-…