Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - June 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
I am often asked about my relationship with the Indigenous community. There is no single community, and there is no one answer. A lot of people and groups are highly…
Suspect charged with vehicle theft, assault
A woman faces several charges after police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and subsequent disturbance.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the area of the 600 block of James Street North after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.
…Loaded firearm seized at airport
A 32-year-old has been arrested on multiple firearms charges after airport security found a loaded handgun.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to the Thunder Bay Airport at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 for a weapons call.
Airport security had discovered a passenger was in…
The Shift - June 21
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is pleased to share features and information about the people, programs and services that keep our community safe.
June 21, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On June 21, the Thunderbird flag was raised at TBPS headquarters in recognition of National…
Arson charge laid following fire
A fire at a south-side multi-unit residential building earlier this week has resulted in an arson charge.
Emergency services responded to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street on the morning of Tuesday, June 11, after receiving reports of a structural fire.
The fire is being investigated as suspected arson. Members of the Major Crime…
Investigation leads to child pornography charges
A local resident has been charged with child pornography offences following a Cyber Crime investigation.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in February 2024 after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading online material consistent with child pornography.…
Driver involved in 2023 Oliver Road collision faces enhanced charges
A driver involved in a fatal November 2023 motor vehicle collision faces new charges.
On November 30, 2023, shortly after 3:30 p.m., the Thunder Bay Police Service received reports of a collision on Oliver Road near Highgate Road.
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Police on scene following collision involving pedestrian
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising of traffic disruptions on the city's south side following a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Emergency services responded to the area of Dease Street and May Street North just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision.
One…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested, charged with murder
Police have made an arrest in a homicide investigation from earlier this month.
Emergency services responded to the Kaministiquia River Heritage Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024 just after 3 a.m. after a civilian passerby found an unresponsive adult male.
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Local man charged after child pornography investigation
An investigation has resulted in a local resident being charged with a child pornography offence.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation in March after receiving online tip reports.
The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at a residence on Huron Crescent on Thursday, June 6 by…