Lottery licence required for online lotteries, raffles and bingos
The Thunder Bay Police Service and the City of Thunder Bay’s lottery licensing office would like to remind the public that a lottery licence is required when hosting charitable bingos, raffles or online lotteries.
If you plan to organize these kinds of activities and wish to learn more about lottery licences please contact the Lottery…
Cab driver assaulted, Thunder Bay man arrested and charged
A Thunder Bay man was arrested and charged following a reported assault against a taxicab driver early Friday morning.
The Thunder Bay Police Service was made aware of a taxicab being stolen following an assault on the driver just after 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5.
An investigation revealed a cab driver was in the 500 block of…
Three charged with drug-trafficking offences following traffic stop
Three people, including two individuals from southern Ontario, were arrested following a traffic stop and investigation into drug-trafficking activity Tuesday morning.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were in the area near Donald Street West and Frontenac Street just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 when they observed a motorist in a…
Three GTA suspects arrested, charged with drug-trafficking offences
Police arrested three GTA residents in Thunder Bay Saturday night amid an investigation into drug-trafficking related offences.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the 500 block of McTavish Street to check on the welfare of a male in possible distress just after…
Criminal Impaired Driving Offences: Jan. 11 to Jan. 31
In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Thunder Bay Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence by our officers.
Individuals charged for impaired driving also face a Ministry of Transportation…
Quebec man charged with stunt driving offence
A Quebec man received a stunt driving charge after police observed him driving an SUV more than 60 km/h above the posted speed limit on Dawson Road Saturday.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were conducting speed enforcement at about 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 along Dawson Road. During this time officers received reports of a…
Toronto man arrested, fentanyl and cocaine seized
Police arrested a Toronto man and seized a quantity of cocaine, fentanyl and a non-firearm prohibited weapon following a traffic stop Thursday night.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were in the area of the 1000-block of Simpson Street just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 when they observed a…
SCAM ALERT: More phishing emails, text messages circulating
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about a possible spike in the circulation of fraudulent emails and text messages.
In at least one reported case, a local person received an email message claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. The text message purported the recipient was owed money and a link promising an e-…
TBPBS, CMHA reveal IMPACT pilot project
Representatives from the Thunder Bay Police Service Branch and Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay Branch, in collaboration with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, on Tuesday announced details about a new pilot project aimed at better helping people in need during Mental Health Act calls.
Launched officially on…
Pair arrested for drug trafficking offences following traffic stop
Police arrested and charged two people with drug-trafficking related offences following a traffic stop Sunday afternoon.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were in the area of Donald and McKellar Streets and conducted a traffic stop just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24 after observing a vehicle being…