Collision into business and arrest
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer observed a person possibly wanted on warrants just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6.
The suspect was driving a pickup truck northbound on Vickers Street North when an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
The suspect ignored the officer’s lights and siren before accelerating and…
Officers assaulted while assisting with female in distress
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Pacific Avenue for reports of a female in distress shortly at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
When officers arrived they found two intoxicated youths. One youth was deemed safe and returned home to a parent. The other youth was in a state of distress and said…
2018 TBPS Citizen Satisfaction Survey Launch
The Thunder Bay Police Service has launched the 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
The 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey has been designed to…
First Weekend of Festive RIDE Nets Results
One weekend into the Thunder Bay Police Service's Festive RIDE season, and officers are already seeing the increased impact of cannabis on impaired driving.
Police operated RIDE checkpoints at various times over the course of the weekend, and broadcasted Friday night's operation live on the Service's Facebook page. The second…
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…