Impaired driver attempts to flee from police on foot
Police arrested a suspected impaired driver who fell asleep in their vehicle at a gas pump early Monday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a gas bar in the 800-block of Red River Road just after 2:45 a.m. on Monday, June 22 following reports a driver had fallen asleep at the…
UPDATE: Homicide investigation continues, post-mortem concluded and scene released
The Thunder Bay Police Service has released a scene connected to a June 19 homicide investigation in the 300 block of Dawson Street.
The scene was released following the completion of the post-mortem examination of the victim.
Police have identified the victim as Lydia Rose JACOB, 47, of Thunder Bay.
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UPDATE: Accused in Friday homicide formally charged with Second-Degree Murder
Police have charged a 21-year-old woman connected to a June 19 homicide with Second-Degree Murder.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to a residential address in the 300 block of Dawson Street following reports of a serious assault just before 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
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Police see increase in theft from vehicle reports
Police would like to remind the public that one of the best defences against becoming a victim of “car hopping” is to always ensure no valuables are left in your vehicle.
The Thunder Bay Police Service has been receiving more reports related to thefts from vehicles. The increases do not appear to show any kind of pattern. Reported…
Police investigating homicide, suspect in custody
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the 300 block of Dawson Street following reports of a serious assault just before 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
Paramedics with the Superior North EMS were also dispatched to the address due to reports of an individual having…
Three arrested, more than a pound of Fentanyl seized by police
Police have arrested and charged three people, including a Toronto man, in connection with an investigation that led to the seizure of more than a pound of Fentanyl Wednesday.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence and Emergency Task Units executed a search warrant at a residential address in the 100 block of Brodie…
Child pornography, breach of prohibition charges laid
Police arrested and charged a local man Tuesday with possession of child pornography and breaching a prohibition order in relation to children.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation in January 2020 after receiving information about suspicious online posts by a local Internet user.
As…
Be safe with payments when shopping online
As residents continue to seek more online shopping opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crimes Unit would like to remind the public to be on guard against potential frauds.
When making purchases online, shoppers should avoid making any kind of unsecured payments. Sending e-money transfers to…
Purple Down Overdose
A TBPS Uniform Patrol officer’s swift response in administering Naloxone to an unconscious male resulted in a life saved from an apparent overdose from a dangerous street drug called Purple Down.
The officer was responding to a call regarding a person down near Connolly and McTavish Streets yesterday at 2:10 p.m. The officer observed…
Hit and run driver sought by police
Police are looking to identify the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that involved a motorcycle driver possibly being intentionally knocked off their bike.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were originally dispatched at about 1:50 p.m. on Monday, June 8 to 850 May Street North in response to a collision involving a sedan and a…