CRA scam targeting locals, using spoofed police number on Caller ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about an apparent spike in phone scams targeting local numbers.
A recent complaint describes the calls as coming from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency. In an effort to make the call appear legitimate, the would-be fraudster requests the target confirm their SIN…
Brampton, Ont., arrested following weekend assault
Police arrested a Brampton, Ont., man Tuesday following an investigation into a weekend assault involving two female victims.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers learned just before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 about an assault that had occurred earlier and led to a victim being sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
An…
UPDATE: Robbery suspect identified, arrested
Police have identified and arrested a suspect linked to the robbery of a north-side convenience store in November.
The incident took place at the Circle K convenience store at 185 Cumberland Street North at about 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Police learned a female had entered the store, approached the clerk, produced a weapon and made…
Impaired driver collides with vehicles stopped at red light
Police charged a Thunder Bay man for impaired driving after he was involved in a multi-vehicle collision at a south-side intersection Sunday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the intersection of James and Arthur Streets just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 following reports of a three-…
Criminal Impaired Driving Offences Dec. 2 to Dec. 7, 2020
In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Thunder Bay Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence by our officers.
Individuals charged for impaired driving also face a Ministry of Transportation…
Male arrested, charged after assaulting security guard
A Thunder Bay man was arrested and charged following reports of an assault outside a drug store on the city’s south side Sunday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 900 Arthur Street East just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 following reports of an assault…
Police respond to reports of male with firearm
Police responded to reports of a male armed with a firearm on the city’s north side Saturday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to an address in the 500 block of Cumberland Street North just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 following reports of a male in possession of a handgun…
Voyeurism, Making and Possessing Child Pornography Arrest
Police arrested a Thunder Bay man Thursday evening in connection to an investigation involving alleged voyeurism and making child pornography.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Major Crimes and Cyber Crimes Unit arrested Brent MEHAGAN, 42, of Thunder Bay in the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 3. He faces 43 charges relating to…
Robbery Suspect to ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a recent robbery at a convenience store.
Police were originally dispatched to the Circle K convenience store at 745 Simpson Street just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 following reports of a robbery that had just occurred.
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Aggravated Assault arrest
One woman is in the hospital with serious injuries and another woman is in police custody following an assault on the city’s north side Thursday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to reports of an injured female inside the Prince Arthur Hotel just after 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3.…