Patrol Support Callback Unit
The continuation of critical police services during the pandemic crisis is the top priority of the Thunder Bay Police Service.
As of Thursday April 2, 2020 a special unit will go live to provide frontline support to the TBPS Uniform Patrol Branch. The Patrol Support Call Back Unit (PSCU) has been created to maximize the Thunder Bay…
Accused man in double-homicide arrested by Thunder Bay Police Service
Police have arrested Kareem ZEDAN, 22, of Pickering, Ont., after he was unlawfully at large in Thunder Bay.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service located ZEDAN at an address in the intercity area just after 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.
The accused was arrested without incident.
ZEDAN is now being transported to the TBPS…
Man offering babysitting services while on prohibition order involving children arrested
Thunder Bay Police Service officers arrested a man offering babysitting services online despite his court-order prohibiting him from being in a position of trust or authority over children.
An officer with the service's Uniform Patrol Branch began an investigation on March 11 into a complaint regarding a suspicious male’s attempts to…
Police see possible spike in overdoses, potential link to street drugs known as “Down” or “Dizzy”
The Thunder Bay Police Service is growing increasingly concerned about the toxicity of narcotics now circulating the city.
Recent calls for service, along with information obtained through various investigations, have led police to believe a potential spike in drug-related overdoses and deaths is possible currently or in the near future…
Threats involving alleged firearm leads to standoff on Simpson Street
Police arrested two suspects following an incident involving a firearm Tuesday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Simpson Street following a reported weapons call at about 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
Officers learned the reports were based on a break and enter that had recently…
Pandemic Response - Message from the Chief of Police
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all of our lives. Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth addresses the community on how this crisis has impacted policing in the city.
Message from Chief…
Gorham man arrested amid child pornography investigation
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Gorham Township man following an ongoing investigation into possession of child pornography.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation into the uploading of suspected child pornography on March 19.
Further investigation identified an area…
Missing Person Located - Rainy THUNDER
Missing person Rainy Thunder has been safely located.
Cocaine, cash and replica firearm seized following warrant execution
Police arrested three people and seized drugs and cash following the Wednesday evening search of a Windsor Street home.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from members of the OPP, executed the warrant at a home in the 200 block of Windsor Street before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. The…
TBPS working to help businesses amid pandemic-related closures
The Thunder Bay Police Service is stepping up patrols in areas with increased vacancies due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses across the city considered “non-essential” will be closed for at least the next two weeks, and TBPS is aware this has led to concerns about possible criminal activity in these areas. During this time, TBPS uniform…