Traffic Unit PSA: How to Cross the Road
Do you , as a motorist, know what to do when approaching a pedestrian crossover? As a pedestrian, do you know the proper way to utilize this road safety tool?
Crossovers are valuable tools that give pedestrians a way to safely cross the road. More and more these crossovers are being constructed throughout…
FRAUD ALERT: Publishers Clearing House scam
The Thunder Bay Police Service is issuing a public warning about a possible scam currently targeting local residents.
Recently police were made aware of a case where a local woman was defrauded of about $50,000. An investigation revealed the 83-year-old Thunder Bay woman was contacted by phone by a person claiming to be from Publishers…
Two arrested amid aggravated assault investigation
Police arrested two males, including one youth, following an early morning assault on the city’s north side.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the area of Court Street South and Red River Road at about 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 following reports of an assault that had recently…
Police investigating serious MVC involving pedestrian
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate a serious motor-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the reported collision at Grenville Avenue and Marion Street just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21.
The pedestrian, a male in his 70s, suffered serious…
Student pedestrian involved in MVC at crossover
Charges are expected following a morning motor-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the reported collision at the crossover in the area of Walsh and Selkirk Streets about 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Police learned the collision involved a motor vehicle being driven by…
Police arrest accused in assault, then find unrelated firearm and arrest second accused
Police arrested a local man following a violent incident on the city’s south-side Thursday night.
Then, during that investigation, located and seized a firearm unrelated to the original assault and arrested a second male.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area of Bethune Street near McKenzie Street just…
Police respond to aggravated assault, multiple stabbings
Police charged a suspect connected to an aggravated assault following a night where officers responded to multiple stabbings and other serious incidents.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the 100 block of May Street North just after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept…
Impaired, suspended driver found with open bottle of liquor
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Community Oriented Response (COR) Unit were in the area of Clarkson Street South just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 when they saw a red pickup truck nearly cause a motor vehicle collision.
The near-collision occurred as the driver of the pick-up was attempting to make a left turn…
Police seize Conductive Energy Weapon, arrest male
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a residential address in the 200 block of Finlayson Street at about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 following reports of a male with a gun entering a home.
When police arrive they located multiple individuals inside the home, including a male who was attempting to hide from officers…
TBPS releases 2019 Annual Report
The Thunder Bay Police Service has officially released its 2019 Annual Report.
The report provides the public with valuable information and statistical insight about the direction of its police service, and a general overview about community safety. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the report was officially presented to the Thunder Bay Police…