TBPS Goes Airborne
The Thunder Bay Police Service has taken to the air with the latest in drone technology.
An Unmanned Aircraft System or UAS, has become a critical tool for police services in collision scene investigations, search and rescues and critical incidents. The new TBPS UAS can capture high definition images in almost any setting and relay video…
Break in and ATM Theft
The Thunder Bay Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a break and enter and theft investigation.
TBPS officers responded to reports of an alarm just after 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2018 at High Variety convenience store, located in the 100 block of High Street North.
When officers…
Missing Person John Boczkowski
Assistance from the citizens of Thunder Bay is requested in helping to locate 67-year-old John Boczkowski.
John was reported missing to police on October 9, 2018. He did return to his residence on Red River Road for a short time but left on October 10, 2018 around 7:00 a.m. Efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful and there is a…
Breach of Prohibition Order Charges Laid
Michael Danial Bewcyk , 70 years old of Thunder Bay was charged with Breach of Prohibition Order as a result of a new complaint that was received by investigators.
A 38 year old female complainant made a report on October 5, 2018 that she observed Michael Bewcyk at Minnesota Park and Art Widnall Pool in July 2018. Bewcyk is on a…
More Charges
Tyler Boily and Elyssa Kartinen appeared back in court again today to face more charges in relation to the dangerous driving incident that they were arrested for on October 9, 2018.
The follow up investigation revealed that the vehicle they were in was taken without permission. The owner of the vehicle eventually reported it stolen to…
Hold & Secure
The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a safety concern at Hammarskjold High School. Unconfirmed information has been received over the weekend that is being investigated.
There is currently an increased police presence at the school. The school is on hold and secure for the safety of students and staff.
Investigators are…
Aggravated Assault Charges
Patrol officers responded to an assault in progress on West Arthur Street just before 8:00 p.m. on October 5, 2018.
When officers arrived they located the 23 year old male victim and three individuals in the area. The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for medical treatment. Information obtained from witnesses resulted in a 43…
Dangerous Driving Led To Multiple Charges
Just after 3:30 a.m. on October 9, 2018, patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed as it swerved off Arthur Street onto May Street, failing to stop at the red light.
Officers followed the vehicle that stopped in the laneway behind the Columbus Center. The male driver exited the vehicle brandishing a knife and…
Three Toronto Area Men Arrested
An ongoing drug investigation led to a traffic stop being conducted on Princess Street just outside the Thunder Bay International Airport just before 2:00 p.m. on October 4, 2018.
Members of the TBPS Intelligence Unit observed the vehicle leaving a Syndicate Avenue apartment building with four individuals in the vehicle. A traffic stop…
UPDATE - MISSING PERSON INVESTIGATION - JUSTIN DUNCAN
(THUNDER BAY, ON) - A lengthy, multi-jurisdiction police investigation into the disappearance of an Ottawa resident has resulted in charges of first degree murder against four individuals from the Ottawa area.
On November 22, 2016, 23-year-old Justin Duncan of Ottawa was reported missing to Thunder Bay Police Service. Over the last 22…