Development of Urban Indigenous Community Safety Plan in Thunder Bay
The following is a joint News Release from Anishinabek Nation, City of Thunder Bay, Fort William First Nation, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), Thunder Bay Police Service and Thunder Bay Police Service Board:
In recognition of the five-year anniversary of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final…
Police investigating homicide
Police are investigating the weekend death of an adult male as a homicide.
Emergency services were called to the Kaministiquia River Heritage Park during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 1, following a 911 call from a civilian passerby who found an unresponsive adult male.
The male was transported to the Thunder Bay…
Police presence remains following weapons call
Police are investigating an overnight weapons incident in a south side neighbourhood.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the area of Ashland Place and Limbrick Street just before 4 a.m. on Friday, May 31 after receiving multiple reports of gunshots.
Members of the Emergency Task Unit assisted in the response.
The…
Child pornography investigation results in charges
A local resident faces charges after police executed a search warrant as a result of a child pornography investigation.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began investigating after receiving information that material consistent with child pornography had been attempted to be shared in November 2023.
The…
Officers help reverse suspected overdose
A quick response by police officers helped reverse a suspected overdose.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were in the area of May Street and Victoria Avenue on Saturday, May 25, when they were flagged down for assistance.
The officers located an unconscious male who was in medical distress. The…
Police warning of potential scams
The Thunder Bay Police Service has received reports of two scams that have targeted local residents.
In one scheme, police have received reports of a mailed letter purportedly from a law firm specializing in debt collection, claiming that the recipient’s personal details have been leaked onto the dark web and that the law firm has…
Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - May 2024
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) continues to respond to a growing number of calls for service.
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Supporting people to avoid repeat interactions with law enforcement is one of many ways to reduce crime. Strong community partnerships are key to success.
