Man arrested after weapons incident
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the corner of Walsh and James Streets just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11 following multiple reports of a male striking vehicles with an apparent metal pipe.
When officers arrived they observed a male suspect striking a van with an object.
…SCAM ALERT: Scammers posing as bank investigators targeting locals
The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit is warning the public about a scam that appears to be targeting local phone numbers.
In one such recent incident, a local victim received a call from someone claiming to be an RBC Visa investigator. The fraudster knew the victim’s name, phone number and home address.
The…
Reported disturbance leads to drug and weapon seizures, arrest of Toronto man
Police arrested a Toronto man for drug trafficking and weapons related charges following a report of a disturbance at a home in the city’s north side Sunday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the zero-to-100 block of Cumberland Street at about 3:30 p.m. on…
Police investigating robbery of good Samaritans
Police are investigating a violent weekend robbery than left two people in the hospital.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the area of Beverly Street and Darwin Crescent just after 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 following reports of an injured female.
When officers arrived they…
Three arrested for trafficking cocaine following traffic stop
Police arrested three people for cocaine trafficking after stopping a vehicle driving erratically early Friday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch conducted a traffic stop near High Street South and Beverly Street after observing a vehicle being driven erratically and travelling at a high rate of…
Assault investigation in progress
The Thunder Bay Police Service is currently at the scene of an assault in the Intercity area.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Fort William Road following reports of an assault in progress.
Paramedics with Superior North EMS were also dispatched.
When first responders arrived on scene…
Robbery Arrest
Members of the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit have arrested a suspected connected to a pair of break-and-enter investigations.
The first incident occurred at a business in the zero-to-100 block of Court Street South just after 7:10 p.m. on June 25, 2021. At that time, it was reported to police that a male had broken into a…
UPDATE: Pride flag vandalism accused identified
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Community Inclusion Team have identified an accused male linked to an incident of vandalism of a Pride flag.
This incident occurred on Monday, Aug. 30 at about 8:30 p.m. At that time an adult male was observed vandalizing a homeowner’s Pride flag near the corner of Marks and Walsh Streets.…
UPDATE: Police investigating incidents of Pride flag vandalism
The Thunder Bay Police Service is renewing its request for public assistance amid an ongoing investigation relating to incidents of vandalism in which Pride flags or signs appear to have been targeted.
In an effort to advance the investigation, police are releasing a photo to the media and public showing a suspect connected to one such…
Police arrest woman following Monday evening assault
Police quickly identified and located a female suspect involved in an incident of assault causing bodily harm on the city’s southside Monday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the Limbrick area just after 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 6 following reports of an…