SCAM WARNING: TBPS seeing spike in phone scam complaints
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public regarding an apparent spike in phone scams targeting local numbers.
The TBPS non-emergency line has received dozens of complaints today regarding phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be representing the Government of Canada.
In a number of these cases the fraudsters claim…
Sudden Death Investigation- Redwood Avenue West
The Thunder Bay Police Service is conducting an investigation into a sudden death following the discovery of a deceased person in the 100 block of Redwood Avenue West this morning.
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UPDATE: Intersection Closure
Intersection of Edward street at Walsh street is now open.
Collision involving marked police cruiser and civilian vehicle resulting in minor…
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Spike in fentanyl-linked overdose deaths due to “pink down”
The Thunder Bay Police Service is issuing a public safety alert as the city appears to be in the midst of a spike in overdose deaths linked to fentanyl use.
Recent calls for service and information gathered from outside agencies have led police to believe a spike in drug-related overdoses and deaths is currently occurring.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Community facing rise in suicides
The Thunder Bay Police Service is issuing a public safety alert in relation to a spike in mental health-related calls for service.
The TPBS has responded to an increase in apparent and attempted suicides in the last month. Due to the sensitive nature of these incidents the police service will not speak to case details.
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UPDATE: Sudden Death investigation at Franklin Park
The scene has been released and the park is now open to the public. At this time, no further media updates are expected.
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The Thunder Bay Police Service is conducting an investigation into a sudden death following the discovery of a deceased person at Franklin Park this morning.
There is no…
Cyber Crimes Unit arrests local man amid child pornography investigation
Police have arrested and charged a 49-year-old Thunder Bay man following an investigation into the accessing and sharing of child pornography.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation on May 27 after being made aware a local Internet user was suspected of having uploaded files containing child…
Male arrested following Tuesday morning assault
Police arrested and charged a 26-year-old man with Assault Causing Bodily Harm following a Tuesday morning incident on the city’s south side.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the uniform patrol branch were dispatched to the 100 block of Pruden Street just before 8:30 a.m. following reports of a male in the area with visible…
Break and Enter Suspect to ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying the suspect of a recent break and enter to a business.
Officers with the TBPS’s uniform patrol branch were originally dispatched to the Blackfoot Minnows & Bait store in the 200 block of Cumberland Street North at about 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14…
Suspect driving stolen Jeep found to be impaired by drugs
Police arrested and charged a suspected impaired driver who was in possession of a stolen Jeep Monday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the uniform patrol branch were dispatched to the 500 block of Walkover Street just after 6 p.m. on Monday, July 27 following reports a male was observed driving a suspected stolen vehicle.
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