Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - February 2025
Earlier this month, city council approved the Thunder Bay Police Service 2025 net operating budget of $59.4 million. I am grateful to council and this community for its ongoing support.
Thunder Bay Police Service front-line officers and support staff remain dedicated to providing impactful policing, delivering a high return on investment…
Police investigating vehicle theft involving weapon
Police are searching for a suspect who stole a vehicle earlier this morning and fled from officers.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Memorial Avenue at about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, after receiving reports of a robbery that had occurred.
A male suspect approached…
Police arrest robbery suspect
An investigation has resulted in a suspect being arrested for robbery.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers responded to a commercial address on the 900 block of Fort William Road on Friday, February 7, after a robbery that had occurred.
A suspect had entered the business and stole merchandise while brandishing a…
Man arrested for impaired driving after collision with police vehicle
One person has been charged with impaired driving after being involved in a collision with a marked police vehicle.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were on patrol at the intersection of Balmoral Street and Oliver Road shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, when the collision occurred.
The police…
Thunder Bay Police Service launching new online incident reporting system
The Thunder Bay Police Service today launched a new online reporting service, with Rubicon selected as the new provider.
The new system allows more types of non-emergency incidents to be reported online from the convenience of a computer, tablet or smartphone, while making it easier for users to upload photos or videos as evidence.
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Police arrest assault suspect
One person was arrested after police responded to a weapons call.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, after receiving reports of a weapons incident.
A male suspect had been seen with a firearm and had used the…
SCAM ALERT: Be aware of grandparent scam
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising community members that the grandparent scam continues to target local residents.
Recently, the Thunder Bay Police Service received a report of a senior citizen receiving a scam call claiming that a family member had been in an accident and was being arrested for impaired driving, with money…
Suspect attempts to disarm officer, injures two others while resisting arrest
A suspect faces multiple charges after assaulting officers while resisting arrest.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Syndicate Avenue South shortly before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, to arrest an individual who was wanted on a warrant.
The individual initially tried to flee…
UPDATE: Cyber Crime project results in 12 arrests
An extensive investigation into the non-consensual sharing of intimate content has resulted in 12 people being arrested and facing a total of 172 charges.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began investigating in 2023 after learning that multiple women in Thunder Bay had been having their images shared through groups in an…
Police seize quantities of suspected drugs, two arrested
Two face drug charges after police executed search warrants at a north side residence last week.
Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit officers had been conducting an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity and had obtained a warrant to search a residence on Picton Avenue.
Officers executed that warrant on the…