Traffic Unit focused enforcement targets ‘move over’ violations
The Thunder Bay Police Service has observed an apparent spike in motorists failing to obey the province’s move over laws for emergency vehicles and tow trucks.
As a result, TBPS will be conducting a targeted enforcement. Motorists are reminded that when approaching an emergency vehicle or tow truck with emergency lights activated,…
Assault investigation
Police are requesting public assistance amid an ongoing investigation into a Wednesday evening assault.
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Police seek more victims connected to theft, robberies of vulnerable citizens
Police are requesting public assistance as they continue to seek potential victims connected to incidents in which seniors or persons with disabilities were intentionally targeted because of their vulnerabilities.
The Thunder Bay Police Service first became aware of such an incident on Feb. 1, 2021. On that date, members of TBPS’s…
Additional charges laid amid ongoing child pornography investigation
A Thunder Bay man charged in June of 2020 for charges relating to the possession of child pornography and breaching a prohibition order in relation to children has received additional charges.
The new charges come as a result of continued investigation by the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit.
On March 25, 2021, Mark…
Impaired driver arrested after attempting to flee scene of collision
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the corner of Alexandra Street and Southern Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 29 following reports of a two-vehicle collision.
As an officer was approaching the scene they observed a red sedan driving away from the collision. Police noticed signs the vehicle had been…
Reported disturbance leads to cocaine, fentanyl seizure
Six people were arrested, including five from the Toronto, following the seizure of a significant quantity of fentanyl and cocaine Monday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to the Blucher Avenue area just before 8 p.m. following reports of a disturbance.
Police learned a…
Impaired driver arrested after collision in park
Police charged a Thunder Bay man for dangerous and impaired operation of a motor vehicle after he became involved in a collision while driving through a park Monday.
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop just before 2 p.m. on Monday, March 29 on Pine Street at Elizabeth Street following a…
Impaired motorist involved in multiple collision arrested
A Thunder Bay man was arrested for impaired driving after multiple 911 calls reported a series of collisions involving an orange pickup truck Saturday.
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UPDATE 3: Police presence in Cumming Street area, scene released
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate a recent incident involving a firearm that led to a male being injured.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were first notified of the possible firearm incident just after 3 p.m. on Friday, March 26 after the injured adult male attended the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences…
UPDATE 2: Police presence in Cumming Street area
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to investigate a weapons incident that led to a Friday evening standoff.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were first notified of a possible incident involving a firearm just after 3 p.m. on Friday, March 26 after an injured adult male attended the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for…