The Shift - June 21
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is pleased to share features and information about the people, programs and services that keep our community safe.
June 21, 2024
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On June 21, the Thunderbird flag was raised at TBPS headquarters in recognition of National…
Arson charge laid following fire
A fire at a south-side multi-unit residential building earlier this week has resulted in an arson charge.
Emergency services responded to the 1100 block of Lincoln Street on the morning of Tuesday, June 11, after receiving reports of a structural fire.
The fire is being investigated as suspected arson. Members of the Major Crime…
Investigation leads to child pornography charges
A local resident has been charged with child pornography offences following a Cyber Crime investigation.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in February 2024 after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading online material consistent with child pornography.…
Driver involved in 2023 Oliver Road collision faces enhanced charges
A driver involved in a fatal November 2023 motor vehicle collision faces new charges.
On November 30, 2023, shortly after 3:30 p.m., the Thunder Bay Police Service received reports of a collision on Oliver Road near Highgate Road.
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Police on scene following collision involving pedestrian
The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising of traffic disruptions on the city's south side following a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.
Emergency services responded to the area of Dease Street and May Street North just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision.
One…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested, charged with murder
Police have made an arrest in a homicide investigation from earlier this month.
Emergency services responded to the Kaministiquia River Heritage Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024 just after 3 a.m. after a civilian passerby found an unresponsive adult male.
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Local man charged after child pornography investigation
An investigation has resulted in a local resident being charged with a child pornography offence.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crimes Unit began an investigation in March after receiving online tip reports.
The investigation led to a search warrant being executed at a residence on Huron Crescent on Thursday, June 6 by…
TBPS expands drone program
The Thunder Bay Police Service is expanding its drone program.
This week, eight members of the Primary Response Branch went through four days of training, which included flight training, reviewing legal processes, and scenario-based exercises.
The drones have been used for a variety of policing purposes. They greatly assist with…
Child pornography investigation results in charges
A local resident faces child pornography charges after police executed a search warrant last month.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service's Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation after learning that a local internet user was suspected of downloading and making child pornography available between March and April 2024.
Thunder…
TBPS officer charged following SIU investigation
The Special Investigations Unit has concluded their investigation into an incident involving a Thunder Bay Police Service officer that occurred in April 2023.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is aware that the investigation has resulted the officer being criminally charged.
The officer has been placed on administrative duties while…