Festive RIDE Program a Success
The Thunder Bay Police Service is pleased to report that its annual Festive RIDE program has concluded, with encouraging results.
The annual impaired driving reduction program which began on November 22nd and ran until January 1st involved small teams of officers setting up dedicated checkpoints to interdict impaired drivers. Officers…
Traffic stop leads to gun seizure
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer made a traffic stop just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2 on Fort William Road between 11th and Central Avenues after seeing a suspicious vehicle with its rear window covered in snow.
The driver did not have a licence, and upon further investigation the officer learned he was a suspended driver.…
Sudden Death Investigation: UPDATE
A post-mortem examination of a man found unconscious on a trail in the 200 block of Bruce Street on Saturday, Dec. 29 has been completed.
As a result, and out of respect for the family, the Thunder Bay Police Service will not be releasing further details.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Sudden Death Investigation
Monday,…
Sudden Death Investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service responded to a 911 call about a possibly unconscious person on a trail near the 200 block of Bruce Street at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018.
A male was located and transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased.
A post mortem will be conducted in Toronto.
The investigation…
Distracted driving penalties increasing in 2019
If the dangers of distracted driving haven't been enough to prevent some drivers from using their cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, beginning January 1st, 2019, distracted driving penalties are increasing substantially once again.
The set fine for a first offence will be $615, including surcharges and costs, and upon…
Robbery Suspects to ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery.
Officers were dispatched to Walkover Street and Clarkson Avenue just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2018, following reports that a cab driver had been robbed by two males.
The cab driver picked up one male outside of…
Pedestrian injured in a fail to remain collision
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a motor vehicle and driver involved in a fail to remain collision involving a pedestrian.
On December 19th, 2018, at 11:45 pm, Thunder Bay Police responded to the intersection of John Street at Memorial Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle collision which had just occurred.…
Accused arrested for bail violations
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit arrested and charged a Hamilton man on Dec. 18, 2018 following an investigation into bail violations.
The accused was previously charged with drug-related offences in June of 2018 and was released with conditions at that time.
Adrian PUENTES-REED appeared in court on Wednesday,…
Chief’s Statement: Moving Forward On OCPC & OIPRD Reports
Following is the statement Thunder Bay Police Service Chief Sylvie Hauth gave at this morning’s Police Services Board meeting. The attached video features this statement and statements from Thomas Lockwood, OCPC Appointed Board Administrator, and TBPS Board Chair Celina Reitberger, which were also from today’s meeting.
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Accused faces new child pornography charges
The Thunder Bay Police Service laid new child pornography related charges against a Thunder Bay man on Dec. 13, 2018, as a result of an ongoing investigation.
On Dec. 7, 2018, officers with the Cyber Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a Franklin Street North home. As a result of that search police located and seized two computers…