Sudbury Police Service
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DEU seizes over $31,000 in illicit drugs and $12,175 in cash after search warrant on Demorest Avenue
[294 words] 1/14/2026 3:28am
On January 13, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Demorest Avenue where two people were located and arrested
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Officers seize firearms and close to $160,000 in illicit drugs and cash
[397 words] 1/13/2026 6:49am
On January 10, 2026, officers in Patrol Operations began an investigation into an individual believed to be unlawfully in possession of multiple firearms. Based on the investigation, detectives in the Major Crime Section applied for and were granted a search warrant for a residence on Elbow Lake Road in Estaire. Members of Patrol Operations executed the search warrant and located a handgun, a revo
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Police, OFM and Coroner’s Office investigating death at Energy Court after tent fire
[275 words] 1/13/2026 3:42am
UPDATE The deceased individual has been identified as a 38-year-old, woman and her next of kin has been notified. Her identity will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her loved ones during this difficult time. We continue to work in collaboration with the Coroner’s Office and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of death a
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CRU officers seize over $3,400 in illicit drugs after executing arrest warrant downtown
[394 words] 1/5/2026 5:19am
At 2:05 p.m. on January 3, 2026, members of the Community Response Unit (CRU) were conducting a proactive patrol in the downtown core when they saw an individual who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for breach of a conditional sentence. The officers arrested the individual without incident and upon searching the individual, incident to arrest, located 20 grams of what is believed to be
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Detectives investigating homicide on MR55 after person welfare check
[296 words] 12/22/2025 10:23am
Just before 7:00 a.m. today, December 22, 2025, officers were dispatched to a person welfare check on Municipal Road 55 in Walden. Information provided was that a loved one had concerns about the well-being of a community member due to ongoing issues with a family member. Officers arrived on scene and entered the residence due to the safety concerns for the community member as the family member wa
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ITSU officers arrest and charge two drivers for alcohol related offences
[727 words] 12/22/2025 4:44am
Incident #1 Just before 10:45 p.m. on December 19, 2025, members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) and Patrol Operations were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Municipal Road 80 in Val Caron, when officers witnessed a vehicle turn around prior to reaching the check point to avoid police. Officers conducted a traffic stop with the motor vehicle and determin
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Detectives investigating sexual assaults linked to illegal after-hours bar on Cedar Street
[368 words] 12/19/2025 9:37am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is investigating multiple Sexual Assault complaints linked to an illegal after-hours bar previously located on Cedar Street. This establishment has been shut down by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); however, there are concerns that a similar operation may open elsewhere. Due to the sensitive nature of these incidents, no information about surv
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Hibernation is on hold as the B.E.A.R. Unit strikes again
[371 words] 12/19/2025 4:35am
Members of the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested an individual following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. On December 18, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen on December 14, 2025. The vehicle was parked at an address on Frood Road when an individual exited the building a walked to the vehicle. Officers approached the individual on foot while a
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Officers respond to unknown trouble at housing complex off Fielding Street
[344 words] 12/18/2025 4:03am
Around 8:55 a.m. on December 17, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre received a call from an open line where two individuals were heard yelling and one of the individuals stated that he had a gun. Patrol officers were dispatched to the housing complex on Cambrian Village Road off Fielding Street as it was determined that the call originated from one of the residential units. Officers se
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24-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery at convenience store on Elm Street
[415 words] 12/17/2025 3:38am
Around 10:40 a.m. on December 16, 2025, officers responded to a Robbery at a convenience store on Elm Street at Beatty Street. A 63-year-old, man (employee) was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit in the head with a bottle and assaulted by the person responsible for incident. The individual responsible for the Robbery fled on foot prior to police arrival. Off
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BEAR Unit arrests multiple prolific offenders in series of thefts from L.C.B.O.’s
[371 words] 12/11/2025 6:50am
Over the past two weeks, the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit has arrested multiple individuals believed to be responsible for a significant series of thefts targeting local L.C.B.O. locations. It is believed that the total loss value is over $30,000. Over the past several months, L.C.B.O. stores across Greater Sudbury have experienced an increase of theft-related incidents. Through a coord
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Incident on Clinton Street - Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigating incident
[152 words] 12/5/2025 4:06am
On Friday December 5th, 2025, at 5:24 a.m., Greater Sudbury Police Service officers responded to a report of a break and enter in-progress at an address on Clinton Street in Sudbury. Police Officers arrived in the area and engaged an armed individual who died during the interaction. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was contacted and has invoked their mandate. The Greater Sudbury Police Servic
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Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrests and Firearm Seizure on Jean Street
[593 words] 11/28/2025 7:51am
On November 27, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting an investigation into individuals suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. During the course of the investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Jean Street. As a result, one adult from Greater Sudbury and one youth from the Greater Toronto Area
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Officers arrest 29-year-old for drug trafficking offences and seize $30,000 worth of illicit drugs
[298 words] 11/19/2025 10:04am
Around 10:40 p.m. on November 18, 2025, officers were conducting a compliance check on a high-risk individual currently bound by multiple court-ordered release conditions including house arrest when the individual was found to be outside of his residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Brady Street and Grey Street and took the individual into custody without incident. As a result of searchin
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UPDATE 4 – 44-year-old man charged - Officers investigating fatal collision on Lasalle Extension
[631 words] 11/19/2025 6:45am
UPDATE 4 As a result of the ongoing investigation into the fatal collision on June 17, 2025, on the Lasalle Extension that claimed the life of a 44-year-old, man, officers in the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) have arrested and charged the now 44-year-old, man who was driving the Dodge Caravan involved in the collision with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the H
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Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 47-year-old, Devin Taylor
[347 words] 11/14/2025 3:50am
On October 31, 2025, officers from the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) and Patrol Operations were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check at the roundabout on Lasalle Boulevard at Frood Road. Around 11:45 p.m. officers stopped at vehicle at the check point and while speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. Upon asking for the driver’s identificati
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Project Paris leads to 21 arrests and the recovery of $150,000 worth of stolen property
[232 words] 11/13/2025 10:48am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to the safety, security, and wellness of our community members. In response to concerns expressed by residents and community partners at 1920 and 1960 Paris Street, officers conducted Project Paris between October 27 and November 7, 2025. This proactive initiative focused on individuals who posed a risk to public safety through bail compliance c
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Officers arrest & charge two individuals for drug trafficking after search warrant at 1960 Paris St
[346 words] 11/6/2025 9:43am
On November 5, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residential unit at 1960 Paris Street. During the execution of the search
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UPDATE – 23-year-old, arrested and charged in fatal pedestrian collision on Maley Drive
[338 words] 11/6/2025 5:33am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal collision on Maley Drive on November 5, 2025, officers have identified the deceased pedestrian as a 37-year-old, woman from Greater Sudbury. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Yesterday afternoon, November 5, 2025, officers arrested and charged the 23
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UPDATE – Fatal pedestrian collision on Attlee Avenue at Lasalle Boulevard
[258 words] 11/6/2025 5:32am
UPDATE Based on the investigation by members of our Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU), charges will not be laid against the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian collision on Attlee Avenue at Lasalle Boulevard on November 5, 2025. It has been determined that the driver was not at fault and that speed, drugs or alcohol were not factors in the collision. This is a tragic incident, and our thou
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Officers on scene and investigating two separate fatal pedestrian collisions
[328 words] 11/5/2025 4:24am
Please note these incidents are not connected. Incident #1 At 4:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lasalle Boulevard at Attlee Avenue in relation to a serious collision involving a pedestrian. The driver and the vehicle involved remained on scene. Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Paramedic Services were also dispatched to the scene. The individual was transported to hospital by paramedics with
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Requesting assistance to locate high-risk offender 41-year-old, Michael Gould
[197 words] 11/4/2025 5:18am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. As part of our Community Safety and Well-being Plan, members of our Community Response Unit regularly conduct bail compliance checks on violent and high-risk offenders who are currently released on co
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals with drug trafficking after traffic stop on Regent Street
[420 words] 11/3/2025 8:38am
Around 7:50 p.m. on November 2, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been involved in a flight from police incident earlier this year. Officers in a marked cruiser followed the vehicle until it was safe to conduct a traffic stop. Officers used two marked police cruisers to block the vehicle in while in a parking lot on Regent Street. While speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of
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Officers investigating suspected arson on Notre Dame Avenue – Person of interest
[296 words] 11/3/2025 5:53am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation, officers identified the person believed to be responsible for the fire at a local business on Notre Dame Avenue on November 1, 2025. On November 5, 2025, officers arrested and charged 30-year-old, Dylan Savard with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Arson – Disregard for human life Arson – Damage to property Breach of Probation He
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Officers arrest three individuals after weapons complaint in Val Caron
[370 words] 11/3/2025 3:46am
Around 6:15 a.m. on November 2, 2025, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint outside a residence on Municipal Road (MR) 80 in Val Caron. Information provided was that three individuals were outside a residence with a firearm. Officers attended the area and upon seeing police, the individuals fled on foot. Two of the individuals, a 52-year-old, man and a 44-year-old, woman were immediately
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Ongoing efforts by the B.E.A.R Unit leads to high-profile arrests and safer streets
[358 words] 10/30/2025 7:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit remains committed to community safety and well-being through proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, and strengthening partnerships that enhance public safety across Ontario. Recently, the BEAR Unit has been involved in high-profile investigations and arrests, identifying and apprehending prolific offenders respon
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22-year-old arrested and charged for numerous offences after fleeing police
[412 words] 10/27/2025 8:10am
Around 2:20 a.m. on October 26, 2025, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Elm Street at Paris Street after officers saw the driver of the vehicle make multiple unsafe driving maneuvers. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. While officers were getting an Approved Screening Device (ASD), the driver drove their vehicle into a parked police cruiser with i
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BEAR Unit recovers $73,250 in stolen property after residential B&E’s
[343 words] 10/23/2025 6:30am
On October 4, 2025, officers responded to a Break and Enter at a residence in the South End of Greater Sudbury where a significant amount of jewelry and electronic equipment were stolen from the home. As part of the ongoing investigation, officers in the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible and connected the individual to a separate residential B
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Officers arrest three individuals for numerous shoplifting incidents
[303 words] 10/21/2025 5:32am
Shoplifting continues to have a significant impact on local businesses and community safety. Beyond the immediate financial losses, these crimes increase costs for consumers, strain resources for business owners, and create an environment that undermines trust and security. We remain committed to addressing these offenses through reactive calls for service by Patrol Operations and proactive patrol
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and cash after CDSA search warrant at 720 Bruce Avenue
[329 words] 10/10/2025 7:41am
On October 9, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation involving individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residential unit at 720 Bruce Avenue. Seven people were located inside the apartment and arrested fo
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UPDATE 3 – Double homicide at 1960 Paris Street –26-year-old, Romaine Sam arrested by CBSA
[292 words] 10/6/2025 5:29am
UPDATE 3 On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior to
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UPDATE 2 – Driver of boat charged - Lake Nepahwin fatality
[450 words] 9/26/2025 8:33am
UPDATE 2 As a result of the investigation into the boating fatality on August 1, 2025, on Lake Nepahwin that claimed the life of a 52-year-old, woman (swimmer), members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit have charged the 67-year-old, man driving the boat with Operate Vessel in Unsafe Manner under the Canada Shipping Act. The individual has been issued a summons to appear in court on December 2,
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32-year-old, man arrested and charged after barricaded person incident on Eva Street
[400 words] 9/26/2025 5:50am
Around 5:20 p.m. on September 25, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Eva Street in relation to a Neighbour Dispute involving a possible firearm. Information provided was that two residents of the building had been involved in an altercation and one of the residents was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Officers from Patrol Operations arrived on scene and set-up co
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Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street - Arrest warrant for 26-year-old Romaine Sam
[468 words] 9/22/2025 8:10am
UPDATE 3 On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canadian Boarder Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior
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ITSU investigating serious collision on MR84 in Capreol
[193 words] 9/22/2025 4:24am
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a white Ford F-450 truck on Municipal Road 84 in Capreol. The driver of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old, youth was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in critical, but stable condition. Based on the preliminary investigation it is be
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Officers respond to workplace fatality on Dominion Drive in Hanmer
[162 words] 9/18/2025 7:13am
Shortly after 8:15 a.m. this morning, September 18, 2025, officers were dispatched to a workplace incident at a residence on Dominion Drive in Hanmer. Information provided was that a contract worker was trapped beneath an excavator. Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, the 42-year-old, man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name wi
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Officers seize over $33,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop
[396 words] 9/16/2025 8:52am
Around 2:10 a.m. this morning, September 16, 2025, patrol officers while on McKim Street ran a vehicle through a police database, receiving a hit for a registered owner with unconfirmed insurance. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle to confirm the status of the required documentation. Upon speaking with the driver and two passengers of the vehicle, officers saw an open container o
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Heavy police presence on Balsam Street after Weapons complaint
[360 words] 9/12/2025 7:48am
Around 7:50 a.m. this morning, September 12, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence on Balsam Street in Copper Cliff in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had shot the complainant’s vehicle with what was described as a gun and then went inside the residence. Officers attended the area and set up containment of the residence as the individual believe
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Five youths arrested in relation to Robbery on Bancroft Drive
[297 words] 9/12/2025 6:46am
Just after 8:40 p.m. on September 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to Bancroft Drive in relation to a Robbery. Information provided was that a group of youth had entered a convenience store and stole cases of alcohol. When the employee approached the youth outside the convenience store, one of the youths displayed what was described as a handgun. The youths fled the area on foot prior to police
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Our ongoing commitment to engagement, education and enforcement in the downtown core
[473 words] 9/8/2025 8:39am
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and Downtown Strategy, members of the Central Community Response Unit (CRU)—working in close collaboration with Patrol Operations and the Integrated Crime Section (ICS)—continue to focus on addressing concerns, issues, and crimes in the downtown core. Between January 1 and August 27, 2025, officers conducted 2,189 focuse
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Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street
[488 words] 8/30/2025 7:44am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the double homicide on August 29, 2025, detectives have obtained images of three men believed to be involved in the incident. Images of the three individuals are attached. Anyone with information related to the identities of the three men or their whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately at 705-675-9171 extension 2320. Based on the results o
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BEAR Unit arrests individual in connection to 15 commercial B&E’s
[265 words] 8/29/2025 11:20am
On August 28, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who is believed to be involved in at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between July 23 and August 27, 2025. These incidents primarily occurred in New Sudbury and the South End where the individual responsible used an object to smash a window of the business to gain access to
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Officers arrest two people after CDSA search warrant on Frood Road
[294 words] 8/26/2025 4:48am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Central Community Response (CRU) Unit and Patrol Operations remain committed to disrupting the trafficking of illicit drugs in the downtown core and throughout our jurisdiction. Street-level drug trafficking poses a significant threat to the safety, security and well-being of our community. On August 2
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Greater Sudbury Police Arrest Two Individuals in Connection with Grandparent Scam
[465 words] 8/20/2025 8:29am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has arrested two individuals in connection to a grandparent scam, following two separate incidents reported on August 19th, 2025. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on August 19th, 2025, GSPS received a report from a community member who had been contacted by an individual claiming to be her grandson. The “grandson” stated he was in jail and requested a substantia
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Officers investigating shooting on Spruce Street
[181 words] 8/19/2025 5:22am
Just after 1:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a home invasion at a residence on Spruce Street. Information provided was that an individual had been shot and required immediate medical assistance. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers located a 58-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The individual was transported
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BEAR Unit seizes over $200,000 in stolen property during search warrant in Wahnapitae
[244 words] 8/15/2025 9:25am
On August 9, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in at least five significant property-related crimes between 2015 and 2025. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section executed a search warrant at an address in Wahnapitae in relation to the investigation. During the search, detectives seized o
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Officers investigating two stabbings in downtown core – One person in custody
[625 words] 8/13/2025 3:27am
UPDATE 2 Around 9:40 p.m. on August 14, 2025, officers located and arrested a 16-year-old, youth on Louis Street in relation to the two stabbings that occurred on August 11, 2025. He has been charged with Attempt Murder x2, Disguise with Intent x2 and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x2. He was transported to police headquarters and held in custody overnight to attend bail court toda
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Emergency Services respond to drowning on Vermilion River
[235 words] 8/11/2025 8:23am
On Saturday, August 9 th, 2025, officers were dispatched to Vermilion River near Vermilion Falls in relation to a drowning. Information provided was that a group of individuals had been swimming in the area when one man separated from the group and began to struggle while attempting to return. Members of the public who were swimming, kayaking, and canoeing nearby attempted to assist the man as he
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Illegal Cannabis Dispensary Investigation Leads to Arrest and Significant Seizure
[431 words] 8/8/2025 10:04am
In the summer of 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received a complaint from a concerned community member reporting that an illegal cannabis dispensary, known as “The Red Eyes,” had sold cannabis products to a 13-year-old youth. Members of the GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the complainant and launched an investigation under the Cannabis Act. On August 7 t
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Officers arrest two individuals in downtown core for illicit drug trafficking
[380 words] 8/7/2025 10:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Central Community Response (CRU) Unit and Patrol Operations remain commitment to disrupting the trafficking of illicit drugs in the downtown core and throughout our jurisdiction. Street-level drug trafficking poses a significant threat to the safety, security and well-being of our community. On August
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Officers arrest 40-year-old man for historical IPV incidents
[315 words] 8/7/2025 7:13am
In July, officers from the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Unit began an investigation in relation to historical IPV incidents involving two individuals in our community. On August 5, 2025, 40-year-old, Robert Dorzek from Val Caron was arrested by members of our Emergency Response and IPV Units. The individual has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Cause U
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Officers investigating fatal ORV collision North of Capreol
[276 words] 8/5/2025 6:07am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation into the fatal off-road vehicle collision on August 4, 2025, North of Capreol, that claimed the life of an 11-year-old, youth, officers in the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) have charged the driver, a 46-year-old, man with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Dangerous Operation Causing Death Criminal Negligence Causing Death Th
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Swimmer Critically Injured on Lake Nepahwin
[336 words] 8/1/2025 12:04pm
UPDATE Unfortunately, as a result of the serious marine collision that occurred on August 1, 2025, on Lake Nepahwin, the 52-year-old, woman succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital on August 2, 2025. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit continue to inve
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Illegal Psilocybin Dispensary Shut Down in Downtown Sudbury
[412 words] 8/1/2025 5:34am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has concluded a series of investigations into an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) dispensary operating under the name “Shroomyz” in downtown Sudbury. In November 2024, GSPS received multiple community complaints regarding the unauthorized sale of psilocybin, a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The s
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GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform
[517 words] 7/31/2025 8:32am
Today, July 31, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was proud to host Hon. Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. “I commend the Greater Sudbury Police Service for their leadership in adopting the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard,” said Associate Solicitor General Zee Hamid. “This innovative tool gives
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Arrest Leads to Seizure of Over $32,000 in Illicit Drugs
[453 words] 7/30/2025 9:30am
On July 29 th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information regarding a wanted individual believed to be in the area of Somerset Street. The individual was known to have an outstanding warrant for Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code. Officers from our Community Response Unit (CRU) attended the area and observed a U-Haul truck pe
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Over $125,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized Following GSPS Drug Trafficking Investigation
[302 words] 7/29/2025 10:22am
On Monday, July 28 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual suspected of trafficking illicit drugs within the Greater Sudbury area. As a result of the investigation, members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a targeted traffic stop on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on July 28 th, 2
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Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision Claims Life of 41-Year-Old Woman
[191 words] 7/29/2025 7:00am
At approximately 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) responded to a report of a collision involving a train and a pedestrian on Harry Crescent, off Howey Drive. Patrol Operations officers were first to arrive on scene and located a 41-year-old woman who had sustained fatal injuries. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Out of respect for the family’s
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UPDATE 3 - Officers investigating fatal collision on Lasalle Extension
[608 words] 7/24/2025 10:06am
UPDATE 3 The Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on June 17, 2025, on Lasalle Boulevard. The driver of the sedan travelling westbound on Lasalle Boulevard at the time of the collision has been identified and spoken to. The other two drivers have yet to be identified. Officers are still looking to speak to the following two drivers; The
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Emergency Services respond to drowning at Moonlight Beach
[298 words] 7/21/2025 6:33am
Shortly after 5:20 p.m. on July 19, 2025, officers were dispatched to a drowning incident at Moonlight Beach. Upon arrival, officers met with Greater Sudbury Fire Services who were on scene. GSFS Water Rescue had responded to the incident and pulled two individuals from the water. One individual, a 27-year-old, man was alert and conscious upon reaching shore, however, the second individual, a 24-
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals after Robbery with a firearm in Garson
[377 words] 7/17/2025 4:48am
On July 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in Garson in relation to a Robbery with a firearm. Information provided was that two individuals attended the residence where a verbal altercation took place with those present inside the home. One of the individuals displayed a handgun while the other individual stole personal items from the victims. The two individuals then fled the scene
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Officers arrest 62-year-old man after dangerous driving incident
[432 words] 7/15/2025 3:56am
Just before 8:20 p.m. on July 13, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre was contacted by the Ontario Provincial Police regarding a dangerous driver. Information provided was that the OPP had received numerous complaints of a vehicle being driven erratically on Highway 17 traveling westbound. Officers in an unmarked vehicle located the vehicle on Elm Street at Durham Street. The vehicle w
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Officers seize over $42,000 in illicit drugs, firearm and CEW after traffic stop on Notre Dame Ave
[516 words] 7/9/2025 5:59am
Shortly after 9:05 a.m. on July 8, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Notre Dame Avenue at King Street in relation to a suspicious vehicle and persons. The complainant stated that there were a group of individuals in the laneway, who were believed to be selling drugs and armed with a firearm. Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and individuals believed to be involve
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Officers charge 10 drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend
[1389 words] 7/7/2025 7:53am
Incident #1 At 5:54 a.m. on July 3, 2025, patrol officers observed a motor vehicle on Bloor Street, where it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was sleeping. Officers conducted a traffic stop and had difficulty waking the driver. Officers also observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Officers were eventually able to wake the driver, who showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was arre
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30-year-old charged with numerous offences after aggressive driving incident in stolen vehicle
[320 words] 7/7/2025 4:41am
Just before 10:45 a.m. on July 5, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre received a traffic complaint regarding a red SUV that was being driven aggressively on the Kingsway. Further information provided was that this vehicle had struck another vehicle on the side of the road and fled the area. Around 10:50 a.m. another traffic complaint was received regarding the same vehicle. This time, i
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Officers execute search warrant at illegal psilocybin dispensary downtown
[467 words] 7/3/2025 7:02am
In November of 2024, an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) dispensary opened in the downtown core. Psilocybin is a controlled drug under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and selling psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the building owner and the store employees for the purpose
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Officers investigating IPV-related homicide – 63-year-old woman deceased, 32-year-old, woman injured
[508 words] 7/2/2025 6:03am
UPDATE Shortly before 11:30 a.m. officers located the 36-year-old, man in a wooded area off Alder Street with injuries that appear to be self-inflicted. He was taken into custody without incident. Due to the nature of his injuries, he has been transported to the hospital for medical treatment, however he remains in police custody. The 36-year-old, man is being charged with the following offences u
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Death investigation of 19-year-old, Roch Renaud - Ontario Provincial Police
[193 words] 6/30/2025 8:45am
As a result of a Chief’s complaint on June 13, 2025, an investigation has been initiated into the actions of two, off-duty police officers on May 23, 2025. As the allegations have not yet been substantiated, their names will not be released at this time. Both officers have been suspended with pay in accordance with section 209(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). The Ontario Provinc
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UPDATE 4 – Assist to locate person involved and youth arrested in Peel Region – Clemow Ave Homicide
[853 words] 6/27/2025 10:38am
UPDATE 4 Based on the ongoing investigation into the homicide on Clemow Avenue on June 13, 2025, detectives have obtained images (attached) of an individual known as “W’ or “Felix” believed to be involved in the shooting. The individual is described as being between 5’10” – 6’2” tall. It is believed that the individual sustained an injury to his right hand during the incident. It is also believed
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Officers investigating fatal collision on Lasalle Extension – Requesting Dash Camera Footage
[402 words] 6/17/2025 9:19am
UPDATE 2 The Integrated Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on June 17, 2025, on Lasalle Blvd. Officers are seeking to identify and speak with three individuals who may have information that could assist in the investigation. Individual 1: The driver of a sedan or SUV travelling westbound on Lasalle Blvd, who pulled over between Frood Road and Elm Street
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MORE THAN 7 KG OF FENTANYL, 12 KG OF COCAINE AND 4 FIREARMS SEIZED IN SUDBURY
[659 words] 6/17/2025 7:12am
Twenty-five individuals, many from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are facing a combined 197 charges under the Criminal Codeand the Controlled Drugs and Substances Actfollowing a 16-month investigation. In January 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began Project SATURA
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UPDATE 2 – 19-year-old, man arrested - Officers investigating shooting on Clemow Avenue
[617 words] 6/16/2025 4:51am
UPDATE 3 As detectives continue to investigate the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, a tip-line has been allocated to assist in gathering relevant information from community members. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 extension 2320. UPDATE 2 Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, on Clemow Avenue, officer
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Officers investigating shooting on Clemow Avenue
[256 words] 6/13/2025 10:10am
UPDATE Unfortunately, the 40-year-old, woman succumbed to the injuries and has been pronounced deceased by medical professionals. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. This incident is being investigated as a homicide. Officers remain on scene and will be canvassing the area for information and video surveillance footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 70
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DEU detectives seize loaded handgun and $63,000 worth of drugs during warrant
[357 words] 5/23/2025 5:51am
On May 22, 2025, detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals from Southern Ontario wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. As a result of the investigation, detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response and K9 Units executed a warrant to enter a dwelling on Whittaker Street. Two individuals from Southern Ontar
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Officers arrest 27-year-old, man for murder – Lansdowne Street Homicide
[754 words] 5/23/2025 3:55am
UPDATE 3 Through the ongoing investigation into the murder of the 21-year-old, man on Lansdowne Street on April 6, 2025, officers identified the person believed to be responsible for the attack. Detectives in the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for 27-year-old, Joseph Alba from Southern Ontario. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Ma
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Officers investigating suspicious fire at vacant building on Paris Street
[183 words] 5/22/2025 7:47am
Around 10:00 p.m. on May 21, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) received a call from a City of Greater Sudbury Municipal Law Enforcement Officer regarding a structure fire at a vacant building on Paris Street. Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire while GSPS officers were dispatched to provide traffic control while firefighters were on
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Officers arrest driver on outstanding warrant and seize loaded handgun
[558 words] 5/20/2025 11:15am
Just before 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 2025, patrol officers observed a driver of a motor vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the west end of the city. Officers in a marked police cruiser followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop shortly thereafter on Lorne Street. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that she was wanted by the Ontario Provincial Police on an outstanding warrant
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Officers arrest and charge seven drivers with impaired operations
[1042 words] 5/20/2025 6:50am
Incident #1 Around 5:05 p.m. on May 16, 2025, while patrolling the downtown, an officer conducted a Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) check on a motor vehicle. The MTO check showed that the permit of the vehicle had expired. The officer initiated a traffic stop and detected signs of impairment from the driver. The officers conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) on the driver, who p
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Officers seize over $86,000 in illicit drugs and loaded handgun after traffic stop on Elm Street
[482 words] 5/15/2025 8:07am
Shortly before 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Beech Street at Elm Street in relation to individuals and a vehicle believed to be involved in drug trafficking after City of Greater Sudbury Municipal By-law Officers contacted police. Officers from Patrol Operations located the vehicle on Elm Street and conducted a traffic stop. When officers approached the vehicl
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CRU officers seize close to $8,000 in drugs and recover stolen bicycle
[409 words] 5/14/2025 7:00am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. The Central Community Response Unit (CRU) is a specialty unit dedicated to consistent, visible police presence in our downtown core through reactive and proactive foot and bicycle patrols. From May 9-
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Officers arrest four individuals and seize drugs, replica firearms and cash
[526 words] 5/5/2025 7:17am
Around 4:50 p.m. on May 4, 2025, officers were dispatched to a property on Van Horne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were seen in the park armed with what were believed to be firearms. Officers arrived in the area and located the individuals matching the descriptions provided. Officers saw that one of the individuals appeared to be ca
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18-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery on the Kingsway
[253 words] 4/29/2025 9:08am
Just before 10:55 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2025, officers were dispatched to a store on the Kingsway in relation to a Robbery in progress. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, stole a packaged desktop computer and threatened staff by stating he was armed with a knife. The individual then fled on foot prior to police arrival. Officers arrived in the area and located th
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Officers seize close to $11,000 in drugs after unwanted persons complaint
[425 words] 4/25/2025 5:17am
Just before 4:15 p.m. on April 24, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence on Whittaker Street in relation to unwanted persons inside the residence. Information provided was that individuals were unlawfully present in the lower unit of the residence and the homeowner wanted them removed. Officers arrived on scene and were given permission by the homeowner to enter the lower unit as the indiv
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UPDATE 2 – ERU and ICS arrest 28-year-old on outstanding arrest warrants and seize $45,400 in drugs
[626 words] 4/24/2025 9:06am
UPDATE 2 On April 23, 2025, members of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Integrated Crime Section identified and located a vehicle believed to be occupied by an individual wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Just before 7:30 p.m. members of ERU conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Edgehill Drive and located the individual hiding in the back seat. Upon searching the individual inci
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DEU and ERU arrest three people and seize $24,000 in illicit drugs
[499 words] 4/24/2025 6:10am
On April 23, 2025, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a traffic stop on Notre Dame Avenue and arrested two individuals, both from Southern Ontario. As a result of the arrests and search of the indivi
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UPDATE – Detectives continue to investigate suspicious death in Bell Park on July 31, 2024
[470 words] 4/15/2025 6:02am
UPDATE 2 Based on the results of the postmortem and ancillary tests conducted through the Coroner’s Office, it has been determined that the injuries sustained by 36-year-old, Pat Forgues cannot be explained therefore his death is being investigated as a homicide. Through the postmortem it was confirmed that he suffered significant internal injuries that were not self-inflicted. 36-year-old, Pat F
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Officers arrest 40-year-old after serious snowmobile collision
[268 words] 4/14/2025 11:18am
Just after 7:50 p.m. on April 13, 2025, officers were dispatched to Wanapitei Lake near West Bay Road in relation to a serious single vehicle collision involving a snowmachine. Due to the location of the incident and the information provided, Greater Sudbury Fire Services, Paramedic Services and Police Service, as well as, Ornge Ambulance (helicopter) were dispatched to the incident. Upon arrival,
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Officers investigating serious collision on MR 35 at Monte Principale
[239 words] 4/11/2025 4:14am
Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on April 10, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of MR 35 and Monte Principale in Azilda. Greater Sudbury Fire Services, Paramedic Services and Police Service attended the collision. Through the investigation, it has been determined that an SUV traveling westbound on MR 35 turning onto Monte Principale collided w
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36-year-old man from Southern Ontario charged with numerous Child Pornography-related offences
[318 words] 4/10/2025 11:19am
In October 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit initiated an online investigation targeting offenders who were actively luring children. On October 22, 2024, our ICE Unit in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Angus, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, 36-
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Officers arrest 20-year-old after dangerous driving incident
[377 words] 4/4/2025 6:59am
Just before 6:35 p.m. on April 3, 2025, an officer was driving a marked police cruiser in the area of Paris Street and Brady Street when a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed went through a red light at the intersection. The officer activated the emergency lights and siren on the cruiser to conduct a traffic stop, however, the driver failed to stop and continued to drive the vehicle betwe
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Requesting assistance to locate vehicle and identify driver involved in hit and run
[195 words] 4/3/2025 8:57am
UPDATE The driver at the time of the collision has been identified. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. We would like to thank the public for the assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL Just after 3:45 p.m. on April 2, 2025, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Walmart on Lasalle Boulevard in relation to a hit a run collision involving a pedestrian. Based on the investigation,
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Officers investigating fatal collision on Radar Road
[193 words] 4/3/2025 6:10am
Shortly after 5:45 p.m. on April 2, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving two vehicles on Radar Road near Dupuis Drive. During the preliminary stages of the investigation, it is believed that a SUV and a sedan were travelling in opposing directions resulting in a head on collision. As a result of the collision, the driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old woman succumbed to her i
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Officers respond to barricaded person on Hanna Avenue in Capreol
[343 words] 4/2/2025 3:46am
Around 10:55 a.m. on April 1, 2025, Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a structure fire on Hanna Avenue in Capreol. Fire Services arrived on scene to extinguish the fire and an individual became aggressive with firefighters. The individual then barricaded himself inside the residence prior to police arrival. Members of Patrol Operations set-up containment of the residence while Emerg
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Community Response Unit officers educate, ensure compliance and conduct enforcement
[479 words] 3/28/2025 5:49am
Over the weekend that led into St. Patrick’s Day, officers from our Central Community Response Unit (CRU) in partnership with Liquor Inspectors from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) attended local licensed liquor establishments to provide education and conduct compliance inspections pertaining to the Liquor License and Control Act. The focus was on education, compliance inspections
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Officers investigating shots fired at residence on Catherine Drive in Garson
[225 words] 3/27/2025 6:41am
Around 10:40 p.m. on March 26, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding shots fired at a house on Catherine Drive in Garson. Through the investigation, it is believed that a dark-coloured, four-door sedan (image attached) attended the residence, an individual exited the backseat of the car and fired numerous shots at the house before getting back into the ve
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Officers investigating shooting in the area of Lasalle Boulevard and Notre Dame Avenue
[380 words] 3/26/2025 6:11am
UPDATE Through the investigation, officers have obtained an image of the person believed to be responsible for the shooting in the area of Lasalle Boulevard and Notre Dame Avenue on March 25, 2025. The individual is described as a Black man who was wearing a face covering at the time of the shooting and an image of him shortly after the incident took place is attached. Officers continue to review
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R.I.D.E. Spot Checks in Chelmsford and Minnow Lake Lead to Multiple Impaired Driving Charges
[402 words] 3/24/2025 9:33am
On March 21 st, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Traffic Safety Unit conducted Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) spot checks in Chelmsford and Minnow Lake as part of an ongoing effort to ensure road safety and enforce driver sobriety. During the operation, officers screened 146 drivers, resulting in several charges and suspensions. These included three charges of Imp
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Officers charge individual after falsely reporting stolen vehicle
[268 words] 3/18/2025 4:51am
On March 16, 2025, officers were dispatched to a stolen motor vehicle complaint on Barrydowne Road. Information provided was that the vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of an establishment while the owner was inside. Officers determined that the vehicle was equipped with a tracking device and contacted the service provider to determine the current location of the vehicle. Upon speaking with t
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Officers arrest two individuals in relation to grandparent scam
[392 words] 3/17/2025 8:58am
On March 13, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in Coniston in relation to a Fraud. Information provided was that on March 10, 2025, a community member received a phone call from an individual claiming to be her grandson, stating that he had been in a collision and required a large amount of money to make bail. The community member agreed to an amount and an individual attended her resi
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Officer seize $44,000 in illicit drugs during impaired driving investigation
[380 words] 3/12/2025 7:46am
Just after 9:50 p.m. on March 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to an establishment on Algonquin Road in relation to an alleged impaired. Information provided was that there was an occupied vehicle running in the parking lot, however there were concerns about the driver’s sobriety to be operating the vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle with its interior lights on and the en
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Officers investigating collision involving a pedestrian on MR80
[235 words] 3/11/2025 8:53am
Just before 9:05 p.m. on March 10, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian on MR80, South of MacKenzie Street. Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services arrived on scene and located a pedestrian with serious, life-threatening injuries. The individual, believed to be in her 30’s was transported to hospital by Paramedics where she remains in critical co
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Officers investigating fatal snowmobile collision North of Hanmer
[167 words] 3/7/2025 9:20am
Shortly after 11:25 p.m. on March 6, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious single vehicle collision involving a snowmachine on Stop Trail Plan 56 on North Range Mine Road, approximately four kilometres North of Nelson Road in Hanmer. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 55-year-old, man. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released out of respe
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Officers charge three individuals with drug-related offences after traffic stop on Lorne Street
[322 words] 3/6/2025 7:25am
On March 4, 2025, detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of Patrol Operations, the Community Response Unit and the Emergency Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lorne Street in relation to individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the stop, the driver and two passengers from Greater Sudbury were arrested for drug charges
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Officers locate clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Chelmsford
[377 words] 3/6/2025 4:05am
On March 2, 2025, officers from Patrol Operations were dispatched to an address in Chelmsford for an assault complaint. During the initial assault investigation, officers received information that there may be a drug lab on the property. While conducting the investigation, officers observed what they believed to be an active methamphetamine lab. Officers arrested the individual, secured the reside
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DEU detectives seize $30,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Lorne Street
[357 words] 2/26/2025 6:30am
On February 25, 2025, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of Patrol Operations and the Community Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lorne Street in relation to individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As officers approached the vehicle, they could see the occupants throwing items into the back seat. While speaking with the occupan
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DEU and ERU execute CDSA search warrant on Pearl Street
[323 words] 2/25/2025 3:51am
On February 21, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Pearl Street in Greater Sudbury. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals fr
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Six individuals in police custody after home invasion on Lasalle Blvd
[660 words] 2/13/2025 10:13am
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 13th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a call regarding a home invasion and shooting at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard. The homeowner sustained minor injuries following a brief physical altercation, including a non-life-threatening wound from a gunshot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers observed three males fleeing the scene on foot. One su
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$50,000 reward available for information leading to the location of Meagan Pilon
[317 words] 2/13/2025 5:47am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to acknowledge that the Ontario Provincial Police are offering a reward of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for information that leads to the location of Meagan Pilon. This reward will be apportioned as deemed just by the Solicitor General for the Province of Ontario and the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. Investigators urge anyone with
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Three Individuals Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking Offences
[338 words] 2/11/2025 9:57am
On the morning of February 11 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Leslie Street in Greater Sudbury. Throughout the search of the reside
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CRU officers arrest individual on outstanding warrant and locate $117,000 worth of drugs
[433 words] 2/6/2025 9:31am
Just before 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2025, officers from the Community Response Unit (CRU) were on bike patrol downtown when they located an individual who was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants on Elgin Street. The officers had information that the individual may be in possession of a firearm, therefore they requested additional units attend the area prior to affecting the arrest. Sho
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18-year-old arrested and charged after home invasion on Frood Road
[333 words] 2/4/2025 3:55am
On February 3, 2025, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence on Frood Road. Information received was that multiple individuals broke into the residence and assaulted one of the residents. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old, man who had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics where he remains in critic
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Officers investigating stabbing in area of Notre Dame Ave and St. George St
[228 words] 2/3/2025 11:05am
Shortly after 1:50 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Notre Dame Avenue at St. George Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had attended an establishment on Notre Dame Avenue with what were believed to be stab wounds. Officers and Greater Sudbury Paramedics arrived on scene and located a 31-year-old, man who had sustained serious injuries.
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Heavy police presence on Laurentian University campus
[195 words] 1/27/2025 7:20am
Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on January 27, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Laurentian University campus in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided to our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre was that an individual was armed with a gun and was threatening to take people hostage. Only one call was received from the individual claiming to be armed. The number associated to the phone
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Barricaded Person - 46-year-old Man Arrested and Charged
[219 words] 1/27/2025 3:29am
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on January 24, 2025, officers attended a residence on Falconbridge Hwy in Garson in relation to an altercation resulting in a barricaded person. Due to the heavy police presence, some area roads were closed for safety. Members of the Emergency Response Unit, K9 Unit and Negotiators attended the scene. At 6:05 a.m. on January 25, 2025, a 46-year-old man was taken into custo
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Officers investigating shots fired on Notre Dame Avenue
[194 words] 1/23/2025 3:00am
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on January 22, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Notre Dame Avenue at Bond Street. When officers arrived in the area it was learned that a collision had occurred involving two vehicles and a black Chevrolet Avalanche on Bond Street, and that gunshots had been fired from the Avalanche during the incident. It wa
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31-year-old woman arrested and charged with numerous CDSA offences
[359 words] 1/22/2025 8:44am
Earlier this month, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation into an individual believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. On January 16, 2025, members of the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns & Gangs Enforcement Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substanc
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Fatal collision involving pedestrian on RR 55
[269 words] 1/13/2025 4:24am
UPDATE The pedestrian has been identified as a 26-year-old, woman from Greater Sudbury. Her name will not be released out of respect for the family's wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends and those impacted by this incident. RR55 is now open in both directions. The investigation into the collision is ongoing. ORIGINAL Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on January 13, 2025, offic
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23-year-old charged with Impaired Driving after radar clocks vehicle doing 150km/h in 50/km/h zone
[402 words] 1/6/2025 4:51am
Just before 3:40 a.m. on January 5, 2025, an officer was driving Eastbound on the Kingsway when they observed a vehicle traveling Westbound at a high speed. The radar in the marked police cruiser clocked the vehicle traveling over 150 km/h in a posted 50km/h zone. The officer activated the emergency lights and sirens of the cruiser to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle slowed down,
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31-year-old charged with numerous firearms offences after incident on College Street
[402 words] 12/31/2024 5:26am
Shortly after 8:35 a.m. on December 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint at a residential building on College Street. Information provided was that three individuals were involved in a verbal altercation leading to one of the individuals pointing what was described as a handgun at the other individuals. The individual with the alleged handgun then left the residential unit and
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Officers seize over $28,000 worth of illicit drugs and over $15,000 cash after traffic stop
[463 words] 12/27/2024 5:07am
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on December 23, 2024, an officer was conducting a general patrol in the area of Notre Dame Avenue when the officer witnessed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and King Street to address the Highway Traffic Act violations of the driver. While speaking with the driver, it was determined that the
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Two Men Arrested and Charged after Hate-Motivated Assault on Cedar Street
[410 words] 12/23/2024 10:55am
At around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received reports of a disturbance on Cedar Street involving two males who assaulted two other males in an unprovoked attack. During the assault, the suspects uttered racial slurs while one of the suspects removed a garment of religious significance from one of the victims. The victims sustained minor injuries as
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33-year-old, man charged with Internet Child Exploitation-related offences
[165 words] 12/19/2024 5:45am
On December 18, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old, Josh Ackerland was arrested and charged with the following offences: Possession of Child Pornography Access Child Pornography Make Available Child Pornography Josh Acke
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Officers stop driver for impaired driving and locate loaded handgun
[411 words] 12/16/2024 7:00am
Around 2:15 a.m. on December 15, 2024, officers were patrolling the downtown core as part of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign when an officer saw a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner. The vehicle was seen speeding, braking suddenly, making unsafe turns and not coming to a full stop at a four-way stop intersection. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Paris Street at Van
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Three individuals arrested after gunshots inside residence on David Street in Chelmsford
[349 words] 12/16/2024 5:07am
Around 8:05 a.m. on December 14, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on David Street in Chelmsford in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that individuals inside the building heard what were believed to be gunshots inside one of the residential units. Officers arrived on scene and set-up containment of the building. While on scene, two individuals from th
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28-year-old man charged with attempt murder after stabbing in wooded area off Leslie Street
[303 words] 12/12/2024 7:11am
Just before 9:00 p.m. on December 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a wooded area off Leslie Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed and required medical attention. Officers arrived on scene and located a 28-year-old, man who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics.
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UPDATE – Additional charges after officers locate $135,000 in illicit drugs - Elm Street
[751 words] 12/11/2024 8:56am
UPDATE As a result of the ongoing investigation, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division were granted a search warrant for the residential unit on Elm Street at Eyre Street. Just before 5:30 p.m. on December 10, 2024, Detectives executed the search warrant and located an airsoft gun and a bb gun believed to have been used during the incident. Detectives also
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Two individuals charged after assault on Elm Street
[514 words] 12/10/2024 9:50am
At 8:00 a.m. this morning, December 10, 2024, officers were dispatched to an assault in progress at Elm Street at Eyre Street. Information provided was that multiple people were involved in an altercation in the street where one person was seen with a knife and another person was seen with what was believed to be a gun. Officers arrived on scene and immediately took two people believed to be invol
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Officers seize two firearms after Fail to Remain on MR35
[556 words] 12/9/2024 10:36am
On November 29, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Fail to Remain that occurred on MR35 in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a community member was driving West on MR35 when their vehicle was sideswiped by a sedan and the driver of the sedan refused to pullover. The community member followed the involved vehicle to a parking lot on Highway 144 in Chelmsford where the community member
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Fatal collision on Lasalle Boulevard claims life of 68-year-old man
[231 words] 12/2/2024 4:01am
Shortly before 9:55 p.m. on November 29, 2024, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian in the area of 761 Lasalle Boulevard. Members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian who had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries
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38-year-old man arrested for impaired operation twice in less than eight hours
[446 words] 11/26/2024 9:49am
Around 4:45 p.m. on November 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to Lorne Street at Martindale Road in relation to two collisions involving the same vehicle. Information provided was that the vehicle was traveling West on Lorne Street when it rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a red light. The driver of the vehicle then drove around the stopped vehicle onto Martindale Road where it stru
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21-year-old man arrested for Fraud Over $5,000 and Personating a Peace Officer
[543 words] 11/26/2024 4:18am
On November 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence on Regent Street regarding a Fraud Over $5,000. Information provided was that on November 19, 2024, a community member had received an alert on their phone advising to call the “RCMP” as a fraud had occurred with one of their bank accounts. The community member called the number, was advised they owed $20,000 and that telling anyone abo
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43-year old man Arrested and Charged with Arson after Fire on Bancroft Drive
[283 words] 11/22/2024 10:47am
Shortly after midnight on November 20 th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a vehicle and structure fire at a residence on Bancroft Drive. Through investigations by Patrol Operations officers and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, it was determined that the fire wa
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Police Investigating Stabbing on Errington Avenue
[271 words] 11/22/2024 6:36am
On the morning of November 22nd, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford regarding a weapons complaint. It was reported that an individual had been stabbed and required urgent medical attention. Patrol officers arrived at the scene within one minute of receiving the call and found a 30-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds. She
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Requesting assistance to identify individuals involved in a sexual assault and assault at Garson Pub
[277 words] 11/6/2024 6:22am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify two individuals involved in a sexual assault and assault on October 26, 2024, at Garson Pub on Birch Street in Garson. While at a Halloween Party at Garson Pub on October 26, 2024 (Friday, October 25 to Saturday, October 26), a community member was sexually assaulted on the dance floor around 1:55 a.m. by an unknown man described as being in hi
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Fatal collision on Nickel Offset Road claims life of 27-year-old
[248 words] 11/4/2024 4:11am
Just before 2:55 p.m. on November 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Nickel Offset Road in Chelmsford. Information provided was two individuals, the driver and a passenger had been ejected from the vehicle and the driver had sustained life-threatening injuries. Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services attended the scene. Members of Greater Sudbury Fire Se
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Two individuals arrested for Attempted Murder after shooting at grocery store on Notre Dame Avenue
[480 words] 11/1/2024 5:24am
Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on October 31, 2024, officers were dispatched to a grocery store on Notre Dame Avenue in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that two individuals had approached a man in the self-checkout where one of the individuals shot the man. All the individuals involved fled including the man who was shot. The 31-year-old, man attended the hospital and was treat
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Requesting assistance to identify driver involved in fail to stop and dangerous driving incident
[224 words] 10/24/2024 11:38am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a black and purple motor vehicle (image attached) involved in a fail to stop and dangerous driving incident on August 29, 2024. On August 29, 2024, an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Elgin Street at St. Anne Road as the vehicle was being driven without any licence plates. The driver fled on the motor vehicle, jumpin
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23-year-old arrested and charged after pointing a gun at multiple people
[369 words] 10/24/2024 5:01am
Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024, police were dispatched to a residential unit on Albinson Street in relation to a Weapons complaint reported after-the-fact. Information provided was that around 3:00 p.m. a community member had attended the unit as it was supposed to be unoccupied. Upon entering the unit, the community member found two individuals inside the residence. One of the indiv
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Officers arrest two individuals for assault and extortion
[589 words] 10/21/2024 6:03am
Shortly after 4:40 a.m. on October 18, 2024, police were contacted in relation to an assault and theft reported after the fact. Information provided was that between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. two individuals had attended a residence on Francis Street in Hanmer where they assaulted and threatened an individual inside the home with a baseball bat. The two individuals took the person’s wallet, cellpho
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Officers seize over $48,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Frood Road
[424 words] 10/21/2024 5:35am
Just before 10:55 p.m. on October 20, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Frood Road when a vehicle that smelled of Cannabis was travelling in front of the marked police cruiser. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Frood Road to check on the sobriety of the driver. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or registration for the vehicle, however provided a name to the officers o
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Requesting assistance to identify individuals responsible for assault in parking lot downtown
[224 words] 10/18/2024 11:18am
Shortly after 12:05 a.m. this morning, October 18, 2024, officers were dispatched to a parking lot at the intersection of Cedar Street at Young Street (image attached) in relation to an Assault as Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services were responding to an individual who required immediate medical attention. Officers arrived on scene and located a 29-year-old, man who had sustained serious injuries.
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Operation Impact: GSPS Traffic Management Unit Officers Lay Several Charges over Long Weekend
[316 words] 10/15/2024 9:39am
The main causes of death and serious injury on Canadian roads are impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and not wearing a seatbelt. The Greater Sudbury Police Service is committed to enforcing driver sobriety and compliance with traffic laws in order to ensure the safety of our community. Every year, the GSPS Traffic Management Unit participates in Operation Impact over the Than
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35-year-old, man arrested and charged with Aggravated Asssault after stabbing on Larch Street
[340 words] 10/15/2024 4:07am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on October 12, 2024, an altercation took place between an individual and a group of people in the area of Minto Street and Larch Street. During the altercation, a man displayed a knife and stabbed a man in the back. The individual fled prior to police arriving on scene. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital for medi
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Detectives seize $14,000 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Frood Road
[411 words] 10/11/2024 4:14am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024, Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) execut
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29-year old man Assaults Two Police Officers while Released on Bail
[378 words] 10/4/2024 12:39pm
Just before 5:00 a.m. on October 3 rd, 2024, police were dispatched to an establishment on Elgin Street in relation to an Unwanted Person. Information provided indicated a man was behaving in an aggressive manner toward several individuals at the establishment, causing a disturbance by banging on doors and refusing to leave the premises. Officers arrived on scene and located the unwanted person wh
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The Nose Knows: Officers Sniff Out Drugs and Gun during R.I.D.E. Spot Check
[485 words] 10/1/2024 11:28am
Over the weekend, the Greater Sudbury Police Service conducted a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check on Frood Road at Burton Ave to ensure driver sobriety and community safety. Just after 1:00 a.m. on September 29 th, 2024, while interacting with the driver and sole occupant of one of the motor vehicles passing through the spot check, Officers could smell the odour of cannabis
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Fatal Collision on Lasalle Blvd Claims Life of 73-year old man
[173 words] 9/30/2024 11:39am
Just after 8:30 p.m. on September 29 th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service regarding a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on Lasalle Blvd at Barrydowne Rd in Greater Sudbury. The collision involved a vehicle and an individual on a mobility scooter. First responders arrived on scene and began life saving measures on the 73-year old man who had been stru
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Explosive Device Seized by Police During Traffic Stop on Elm Street
[488 words] 9/30/2024 9:27am
Just after 8:30 p.m. on September 28 th, 2024, while on general patrol in the area of Elm Street at Elgin Street, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers observed a motor vehicle bearing a licence plate that was not authorized and subsequently conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the traffic stop, Officers discovered open alcohol inside the vehicle. A subsequent search was conducted on
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Door-to-door grandparent scam
[315 words] 9/26/2024 9:04am
Over the past two days, September 24 and 25, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has received three calls regarding the “Grandparent scam”. In all three instances, community members were contacted by fraudsters claiming to be the lawyer of a family member who was involved in a collision. The fraudster claims to need the money for lawyer fees to represent the family member in court. The frauds
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22-year-old arrested and charged with Robbery after incident on Lasalle Boulevard
[277 words] 9/26/2024 6:14am
Around 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a business on Lasalle Boulevard regarding a Robbery. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. The individual then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Just before 9:15 a.m. officers located an individual on Gary Street matching the description of the person resp
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Officers investigating threat at Lasalle Secondary School
[203 words] 9/23/2024 7:50am
Shortly after 10:10 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2024, officers were dispatched to Lasalle Secondary School in relation to a threats complaint. Information provided was multiple staff members had received an email detailing an alleged bomb threat. School administration placed both the secondary and elementary schools in lockdown while awaiting police arrival. Officers arrived on scene and with
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Officers investigating stabbing downtown
[221 words] 9/23/2024 6:10am
Just before 3:00 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2024, officers were dispatched to the area of Elgin Street at Nelson Street in relation to an assault reported after-the-fact. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed and required medical attention. Officers arrived in the area and located two individuals who had sustained what are believed to be stab wounds. The 37- and 43-yea
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Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 36-year-old Brent Bertrand
[334 words] 9/13/2024 6:26am
UPDATE Around 1:45 p.m. on September 13, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit located and arrested 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand on Pharand Street. We would like to commend the efforts of those involved in this investigation for quickly locating and arresting a violent offender. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand (image a
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Requesting assistance to identify driver of dirt bike involved in numerous traffic complaints
[244 words] 9/11/2024 9:08am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver of a dirt bike involved in a dangerous driving incident on September 1, 2024. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on September 1, 2024, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Municipal Road 80 and Main Street in Hanmer. While on the traffic stop, an unknown individual on a dirt bike began circling the cruiser, doing wh
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GSPS remains committed to investigating the disappearance of Meagan Pilon
[250 words] 9/9/2024 5:04am
This week will mark 11-years since Meagan Pilon was reported missing. Since her disappearance, Detectives have followed-up on numerous leads and have interviewed several witnesses. We believe that someone may have important information that will help Investigators and we continue to appeal to the public for any information related to the investigation. The last confirmed sighting of Meagan was on
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Youths suspected of throwing rocks on Maley Drive
[214 words] 9/5/2024 4:50am
Just before 2:10 p.m. on September 4, 2024, officers were dispatched to Maley Drive, West of the Barrydowne Road roundabout in relation to a Mischief. Information provided was that a community member was driving eastbound on Maley Drive, West of the Barrydowne Road roundabout when a large rock struck the windshield of the vehicle causing substantial damage. The community member looked back to see
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Officers arrest nine drivers & lay numerous impaired-related charges over Labour Day weekend
[1088 words] 9/4/2024 9:31am
Over the Labour Day long weekend, officers arrested and charged nine drivers for impaired-related offences and laid numerous charges under both the Highway Traffic Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Five of the nine drivers arrested for Impaired Operation were charged as the result of traffic stops by officers on patrol. The drivers, ranging from 19 to 50 years of age were charged with different
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Youths throwing rocks on Maley Drive leads to serious collision
[238 words] 8/29/2024 3:56am
Shortly before 1:40 p.m. on August 28, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received 9-1-1 calls reporting that a group of teens were throwing rocks onto Maley Drive from a large rock cut. While the complaints were coming in, a collision involving a motorcycle was reported in the west bound lanes as the driver of the motorcycle lost control and entered the ditch. The investigation revealed tha
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Bank investigator scam
[505 words] 8/26/2024 4:39am
Fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions and are claiming that the victim’s bank account has been compromised. Fraudsters will convince victims that in order to protect their account until a new debit card is issued, the victim must send an Interac e-transfer transaction to their own cellphone number. The suspect will instruct the victim on the steps required to add themselves as a pa
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Officers Locate Stabbing Suspect in Downtown Sudbury Within Minutes of Receiving Call
[265 words] 8/22/2024 6:04am
Just before 6:20 p.m. on August 21st, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint on Elm Street. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed after a brief verbal and physical altercation. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to Police arrival. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim who had sustained serious but non
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22-year old man Charged with Aggravated Assault after Weapons Complaint on Elm St
[290 words] 8/21/2024 10:02am
Just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint on Elm St at Elgin St. Information provided was that an individual had been attacked with bear spray and stabbed. The suspect fled the scene prior to Police arrival. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim who had sustained serious but non-life-thr
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Police Presence - Stabbing on Desloges Road
[429 words] 8/21/2024 6:36am
UPDATE Just after 11:00 a.m. today, August 21 st, 2024, members of our Emergency Response Unit, Integrated Crime Team, Patrol Operations with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police located the suspect on the Highway 17 bypass. The 40-year old man of Greater Sudbury was arrested without incident and charged with Attempt Murder contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. His name cannot be re
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Fatal Collision on Skead Road Claims Life of 45-year old man
[196 words] 8/19/2024 7:26am
Just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16th, 2024, Officers were dispatched to Skead Road in relation to a single vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck. City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic and Fire Services responded to the scene and began life-saving measures on the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was transported to hospital with critical injuries. Unfortunately, the 45-y
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Officers arrest and charge 29-year-old for numerous offences after theft of vehicle and collision
[381 words] 8/16/2024 5:06am
Around 6:15 a.m. this morning, August 16, 2024, officers were dispatched to Main Street in Lively in relation to a theft of motor vehicle. Information provided was that the driver of a pick-up truck had attended an establishment on Main Street and while inside the establishment an unknown individual entered the vehicle and drove off. The vehicle was last seen being driven on MR55 towards Copper Cl
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Officers seize $17,450 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Kathleen Street
[444 words] 8/12/2024 11:02am
Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Medina Lane in Greater Sudbury. While on patrol, officers saw a pick-up truck that appeared to have an insecure load in the back. Upon running the vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle came back as being uninsured. The officers followed the vehicle to Elm Street and then to Frood Road where the vehicle was seen
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Requesting assistance to identify person responsible for mischief to Pride flag painting on Minto St
[600 words] 8/9/2024 4:14pm
UPDATE Through a tip from a community member on August 14th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information that the man pictured below was believed to be frequenting a local establishment. Officers attended the establishment to speak with the man and were able to positively identify him as the individual responsible for the mischief to the Pride Flag painting on Minto Street. In a
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Wanted Person – 26-year-old Tyler Closs arrested on Canada-wide Arrest Warrant
[257 words] 8/9/2024 7:44am
On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad issued information related to a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant for 26-year-old, Tyler Closs for breaching a Statutory Release Order while serving a 4-year, 6-month and 10-day sentence for: Aggravated Assault x2 Assault Peace Office with Weapon or Imitation x2 Obstruct Public/Peace Officer Assault –
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DEU conclude drug trafficking investigation and seize close to $24,000 in drugs
[253 words] 8/6/2024 11:43am
On August 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual from Greater Sudbury who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested 42-year-old, Crystal Prescott on drug charges and executed two Search Warrants in Greater Sudbury. As a r
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Two individuals arrested and charged with Arson after fire on Burton Avenue
[220 words] 8/6/2024 10:08am
Just after 3:45 a.m. on August 5, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Burton Avenue in relation to a possible Arson. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Greater Sudbury Firefighters who were on scene. Firefighters had extinguished the fire, however there was substantial damage to the building. While speaking with individuals on scene, it was determined that the fire was in fa
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Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions
[597 words] 8/6/2024 7:14am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene. Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasi
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31-year-old charged with impaired driving-related offences after single vehicle collision
[261 words] 8/6/2024 4:08am
At 7:05 a.m. on May 2, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received multiple traffic complaints regarding a pick-up truck being driven erratically while travelling Eastbound on MR 35 towards Sudbury. As the traffic complaints were being received by our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre, the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision where the driver sustained life-threatening inju
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38-year-old arrested and charged with impaired operation after collision on Big Nickel Mine Road
[261 words] 8/2/2024 11:11am
Just before 7:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Big Nickel Mine Road in relation to a motor vehicle collision. Information provided was that prior to the collision, a vehicle was being driven in an erratic manner. The vehicle then sideswiped another vehicle before leaving the road and striking the guardrail. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver of the other vehicle who had sustained
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Requesting assistance to identify driver involved in taxi impersonation frauds
[340 words] 8/1/2024 10:12am
Between July 20 and July 27, 2024, there have been multiple Fraud incidents reported in Northern Ontario involving what is believed to be the same vehicle, a grey Hyundai sedan (image attached) and the same individuals. The driver of the vehicle is described as an approximately 30-year-old, man with a small build, black hair, brown eyes and scruffy facial hair (image attached). The passenger is de
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Requesting assistance to identify driver involved in fail to stop and thefts of gas
[353 words] 8/1/2024 5:00am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver believed to be involved in a fail to stop and multiple thefts of gas. Just after 2:50 p.m. on July 14, 2024, an officer was on Larch Street downtown when he observed a vehicle being driven with unattached plates. Once on David Street, the officer initiated the emergency lights on the marked police cruiser to conduct a traffic stop, h
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Fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Lloyd Street
[189 words] 7/31/2024 11:17am
Shortly after 9:45 a.m. officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Lloyd Street at Paris Street. Based on the investigation, it has been determined that two vehicles were involved in a collision causing debris from one of the vehicles to strike a 92-year-old, woman on the sidewalk. Community members in the area immediately began life saving measur
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Detectives investigating death in Bell Park
[450 words] 7/31/2024 5:03am
UPDATE 2 Detectives of our Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate the Sudden Death that occurred in Bell Park on July 31st, 2024. Police have confirmed the identity of the individual who was located deceased as 36-year old Pat Forgues. With the family’s permission, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is releasing his name in order to obtain additional information to progress the
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63-year-old, arrested and charged with Child Pornography offences
[217 words] 7/23/2024 8:19am
In May, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in relation to an individual believed to be accessing child exploitation material in Greater Sudbury. On July 3, 2024, the ICE and Computer Forensics Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury where compute
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Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court
[447 words] 7/4/2024 8:22am
Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fle
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Man in critical condition after incident on Elm Street - 33-year-old man charged with Attempt Murder
[345 words] 7/4/2024 5:05am
Just before 5:15 p.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to an Unknown Trouble on Elm Street. Information provided was that an individual could be heard yelling for someone to call police from inside a residential unit. Officers arrived on scene and located an individual outside the residence who was believed to be involved in the incident. Officers made entry into the unit to ensure the sa
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Officers seize $10,000 in illicit drugs and CEW
[339 words] 7/2/2024 4:09am
On July 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Officers from patrol operations, assisted by DEU arrested an individual on Lorne Street for breaching a court-issued release order. The individual was already facing drug charges and was on a release order while awaiting a
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Officers seize over $13,200 in illicit drugs as a result of traffic stop
[535 words] 6/28/2024 12:21pm
Around 2:00 a.m. this morning, June 28, 2024, officers saw a vehicle with no lights traveling southbound on Regent Street. Officers initiated the emergency lights on their police cruiser to conduct a traffic stop. Once the vehicle in question came to a complete stop, the occupants began moving around vigorously causing the vehicle to shake. The responding officers approached both the driver’s and
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Man Arrested and Charged with Fraud Over $5,000 after Fraudulent Purchase at Local Dealership
[252 words] 6/20/2024 9:10am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind business owners to be vigilant with regards to phone purchases using credit cards. On June 17th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was contacted by a local car dealership in relation to a fraudulent transaction made by a customer totalling over $17,000. The suspect also made a second attempt at a fraudulent purchase totalling over $19,
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DEU seize $78,500 in illicit drugs during drug trafficking investigation
[342 words] 6/19/2024 9:12am
On June 18, 2024, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting a drug investigation on a suspected drug trafficker. While conducting the investigation, Detectives witnessed the individual driving a vehicle despite being a prohibited driver due to a previous impaired driving conviction. Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations conducted a traf
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and counterfeit money during search warrant on Burton Avenue
[383 words] 6/14/2024 11:30am
This morning, June 14, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU),
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23-year-old arrested and charged with Attempt Murder after dangerous driving incident on Kathleen St
[397 words] 6/3/2024 10:42am
Around 6:35 a.m. on June 1, 2024, officers were dispatched to Kathleen Street in relation to a traffic complaint. Information provided was that an individual driving a grey sedan, drove the vehicle over a curb into a parking lot and attempted to enter an establishment on foot, however the business was closed. The individual got back into the vehicle and abruptly left the parking lot at a high rate
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Police investigating threat at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
[318 words] 5/30/2024 11:32am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation into the threats complaint at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, officers have identified the individual believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom in the school. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief. Based on prior involvement under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the youth has been released
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Police investigating threat at Lively District Secondary School
[323 words] 5/30/2024 3:42am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation, officers have identified the youth believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom at Lively District Secondary School. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief – Interrupt or Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property. Based on the investigation and in consultation with administration
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Two individuals arrested and charged after shooting on Agnes Street
[465 words] 5/24/2024 7:42am
Around 12:15 a.m. this morning, May 24, 2024, officers were dispatched to Agnes Street in Greater Sudbury in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a community member heard what were believed to be gunshots and could see an individual lying on the ground. While officers were on route, a description of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident was provided. Upo
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81-year-old man arrested and charged with Criminal Harassment of City Councilor
[238 words] 5/22/2024 6:56am
On May 16, 2024, Detectives in the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began a Criminal Harassment investigation into a community member after receiving a complaint from a City of Greater Sudbury Councilor. The harassment of the councilor began in 2022 and has continued throughout 2023 and 2024 escalating from harassing communication to attending and harassing the councilor
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UPDATE 2 - Skeletal remains identified as Carey Cadeau
[540 words] 5/9/2024 5:15am
UPDATE 2 The skeletal remains located in the wooded area West of Marion Street in Chelmsford have been identified as Missing Person, Carey Cadeau. Carey was identified through dental records. Carey was last seen on November 12, 2013. Carey was 41 years old when he went missing. Detectives have concluded the investigation into Carey’s death. The circumstances of his death are not suspicious and the
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Police investigating threat at Ecole Notre-Dame
[226 words] 5/9/2024 4:03am
Around 2:30 p.m. on May 8, 2024, officers were dispatched to École Notre-Dame in Hanmer in relation to a threats complaint. A student located a handwritten message on a piece of paper warning of a threat to individuals at the school. The message did not detail the type of threat. The piece of paper was found in a bathroom in the school. The student brought the piece of paper to staff who contacted
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BEAR Unit seizes over $25,500 in illicit drugs after driver tries to flee scene of collision
[444 words] 5/7/2024 11:41am
On May 3, 2024, members of the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a motor vehicle with unauthorized license plates being driven on MR35 in Chelmsford. Detectives from the BEAR Unit requested the assistance of Patrol Operations to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser, the driver began driving at a high rate of speed Elm Street. Due to the driver’s
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Police investigating threat at l’�cole secondaire catholique l’Horizon
[346 words] 5/6/2024 10:36am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation, officers have identified the youth believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom at l’École secondaire catholique l’Horizon. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief – Interrupt or Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property. Based on the investigation and in consultation with adminis
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GSPS Motor Officers take home 1st and 2nd place at Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Competition
[329 words] 5/3/2024 5:24am
From April 24-27 th, 2024, GSPS Cst. Andrew Hinds and S/Sgt. Guy Renaud represented Team Canada at the Palmetto Police Motorcycle Skills Challenge in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In total, there were 87 police riders from across the southern states, who practice and ride all year long. Living in Greater Sudbury with the long winters we have, Cst. Hinds and S/Sgt. Renaud had not been on a motorcy
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DEU seizes over $40,000 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Pine Street
[377 words] 5/2/2024 10:16am
On May 2, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who were believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), K
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57-year-old charged with sexual assault in historical investigation
[241 words] 4/29/2024 11:01am
In 2004, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a report of sexual assault involving a youth, however, at the time the survivor did not want to pursue criminal charges. In January 2023, Detectives in the Major Sex Crime Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division initiated the investigation as the survivor was ready to proceed with the court process and there is no statute of limitation when
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Human remains found in Chelmsford
[459 words] 4/29/2024 5:42am
UPDATE On April 29 and 30, 2024, members from Patrol Operations, Rural Community Response Unit, K9 Unit and the Criminal Investigation Division assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) K9 cadaver dog and handler completed a ground search in the wooded area, West of Marion Street in Chelmsford. Officers thoroughly searched a 100-foot radius around where the original skeletal remains were fou
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Rohan Williams Homicide Investigation
[461 words] 4/23/2024 10:35am
UPDATE The Greater Sudbury Police Service is seeking information in relation to the murder of 50-year-old, Rohan Williams whose body was discovered in his apartment on Elm Street on May 31, 2022. Police were contacted by Rohan Williams’ loved ones who had not seen or heard from him for several days prior to his body being found. Evidence collected at the crime scene suggested that he was murdered
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Requesting assistance to locate driver and vehicle involved in fail to remain on Third Avenue
[191 words] 4/17/2024 8:44am
UPDATE The driver at the time of the incident has been identified and the vehicle involved in collision has been located, a Subaru Forester. The driver of the vehicle has been issued a part III summons under the Highway Traffic Act for Fail to Remain. We would like to thank the public for the assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL Just after 6:35 a.m. this morning, April 17, 2024, officers were d
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60-year-old man charged with numerous sexual violence-related offences
[241 words] 4/12/2024 9:33am
On April 9, 2024, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into an individual believed to have committed numerous historical sexual violence-related offences against individuals under the age of 18. Detectives arrested and charged 60-year-old, Marcel Armstrong with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Sexual As
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OPP-led GNG Enforcement Team and GSPS DEU seize nearly half a kilogram of Cocaine
[392 words] 4/12/2024 4:06am
Two individuals have been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Ontario Street in Sudbury by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU). The following items were seized: nearly half a kilogram of cocaine $2,440 in Canadian currency six cell
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Barricaded person taken into custody without incident in Wahnapitae
[334 words] 4/11/2024 5:46am
Around 11:45 a.m. on April 10, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in Wahnapitae in relation to an individual wanted for a Robbery that occurred on April 5, 2024 at an establishment on Lasalle Boulevard. When officers arrived on scene, the individual barricaded himself inside the residence. Patrol officers made multiple attempts to establish communications with the individual inside the
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Requesting assistance to locate 33-year-old Tyler Montpellier
[143 words] 4/10/2024 4:53am
UPDATE Last night, April 10, 2024, 33-year-old, Tyler Montpellier was arrested on the outstanding arrest warrant in relation to numerous IPV-related charges. Tyler will attend Bail court today, April 11, 2024, to answer to the charges. We would like to thank the community for the assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 33-year-old, Tyler Montpell
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Seeking information related to fire on Regent Street resulting in severe injuries
[232 words] 4/3/2024 10:19am
Just after 2:00 a.m. this morning, April 3rd 2024, Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to the area of the Food Basics and the House of Kin on Regent Street in relation to a dumpster that was on fire. While on route, a second call was received advising that a man had been discovered in the same area, having sustained severe burns to his body. The man was
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Officers investigating sexual assault – Seeking information related to individual responsible
[460 words] 4/2/2024 4:32pm
UPDATE Around 3:00 p.m. on April 5, 2024, a 31-year-old, man was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault. The individual will be held in police custody overnight and will attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on April 6, 2024, to answer to the charge. His name cannot be released at this time as the information has not yet been sworn to through the court process. Due to the sensitive
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Officers seize loaded handgun and close to $44,000 in drugs
[575 words] 4/2/2024 7:48am
Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on March 29, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on Bruce Avenue in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that Greater Sudbury Paramedics had attended the unit for an individual who had suffered a medical emergency. Upon entering the unit, Paramedics located the individual and while they were providing medical assistance, they located a
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DEU in collaboration with OPP-led Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team seize close to $39,000 in drugs
[324 words] 3/26/2024 4:25am
On March 22, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual from Greater Sudbury who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team arreste
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34-year-old woman arrested and charged after Robbery on Lorne Street
[280 words] 3/21/2024 11:05am
Just before 9:50 a.m. this morning, March 21, 2024, officers were dispatched to a store on Lorne Street in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had entered the store, approached the cash, displayed what was believed to be a firearm and demanded money and cigarettes. No one was physically injured during the interaction. The individual fled the scene on foot w
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Grand Theft Auto
[620 words] 3/18/2024 6:07am
Around 10:10 p.m. on March 17, 2024, officers from our Traffic Management Unit and Patrol Operations Division were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Bancroft Drive in Greater Sudbury when officers saw the driver of a dark pick-up truck intentionally attempt to evade the spot check. Upon seeing the police cruisers and officers, the driver made an abrupt stop by enterin
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Requesting assistance to identify individual involved in incident on Cedar Street
[397 words] 3/15/2024 3:46am
On January 16, 2024, officers were dispatched to an Assault reported after-the-fact. Information provided was that around 2:10 a.m. on January 13, 2024, a community member was outside an establishment on Cedar Street in Greater Sudbury when he was allegedly assaulted by an unknown individual. The community member was attempting to get into a taxi, when the unknown individual allegedly punched him
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Local contractor charged with Fraud Over $5,000
[276 words] 3/13/2024 5:17am
In January, Detectives from the Financial Crimes Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division began a Fraud investigation into an individual operating a local contracting business, Enhanced Pools and Spas. Between March 2021 and October 2022, a community member paid close to $60,000 for the installation of a pool, however, the job was never completed, and the contractor stated that he had no intent
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BEAR Unit seizes $59,000 in drugs, over $60,000 cash and $20,000 in stolen property
[461 words] 3/11/2024 9:48am
On March 8, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in property-related crimes throughout Ontario. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested a 32-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman on property relat
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Detectives investigating shooting on Brebeuf Avenue
[450 words] 3/11/2024 4:42am
UPDATE On Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service, 24-year-old, Gao Xo Vang from Southern Ontario was arrested in relation to the shooting that occurred on Brebeuf Avenue on March 10, 2024. Gao Xo Vang was transported back to the City of Greater Sudbury to answer to the following charges. Attempted Murder Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Unauthori
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GSPS Media Release - 47-year-old arrested and charged after dangerous driving incident
[457 words] 3/5/2024 5:27am
Just after 7:00 a.m. this morning, March 5, 2024, officers were dispatched to an establishment on Elm Street in relation to a motor vehicle collision and dangerous driving incident. Information provided was that a vehicle had struck the front of the building and the driver had attempted to hit an employee with the vehicle before fleeing the scene. The employee was not injured. Officers located the
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DEU Seizes $19,400 in Drugs and $6,000 in Cash from Drug Trafficker
[294 words] 2/23/2024 8:17am
On February 17 th, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Ontario Provincial Poli
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Incident on Jean Street - Special Investigations Unit investigating the incident
[248 words] 2/21/2024 11:58am
On February 21st, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Officers were dispatched to a residence on Jean Street in relation to an armed barricaded male. A Feeney Warrant was applied for and granted allowing Police to enter the residence. Negotiators along with our Emergency Response Unit arrived on scene. Officers made multiple attempts to communicate with the male, however he was not cooperative. Jus
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Off-duty police officer arrested and charged after incident in Espanola
[329 words] 2/14/2024 3:55am
On February 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged 50-year-old, Melisa Rancourt with Assault, Uttering Threats and Cause a Disturbance in relation to an incident that occurred on February 11, 2024 in Espanola while off-duty. Melisa Rancourt has been a Constable with the Greater Sudbury Police Service since 2018. As a result, Chief Pedersen has launched an
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Detectives investigating homicide on Cabot Street
[466 words] 2/5/2024 3:42am
UPDATE Overnight, officers held the scene on Cabot Street as Detectives applied for a search warrant of the residence. Our Forensic Identification Unit processed multiple scenes and several witnesses were interviewed. The search warrant was executed on Saturday, February 3, 2024 and the scene has since been released. 30-year-old, Bradley Peltier of Wikwemikong appeared in bail court Saturday morni
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Requesting assistance - 42 y/o Joshua Dominguez & 41 y/o Daniel Calestagne - Assault on Durham St
[647 words] 1/26/2024 10:33am
UPDATE 4 On February 12, 2024, officers arrested and charged 41-year-old, Daniel Calestagne in relation to this matter. He has been charged with Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that took place on December 1, 2023. UPDATE 3 This afternoon, officers arrested and charged 42-year-old Joshua Dominguez with Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to an assault that took
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Fatal collision on MR8 in Onaping
[276 words] 1/26/2024 3:25am
Around 7:25 p.m. on January 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to MR8 in Onaping in relation to a serious collision involving three vehicles. Information provided was that a SUV was travelling westbound on Hwy 144, when the driver lost control failing to negotiate the turn ramp onto MR8 and collided head on with a GOVA Plus bus travelling southbound on MR8. A third vehicle travelling behind the bu
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Fire on Young Street in Capreol
[218 words] 1/25/2024 4:07am
Just before 7:45 p.m. on January 24, 2024, officers were dispatched to Young Street in Capreol to assist Greater Sudbury Fire Services with scene control as firefighters were actively trying to suppress a residential fire. While firefighters were attempting to clear the building and extinguish the fire, the building collapsed injuring three volunteer firefighters. The individuals were transported
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Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units arrest 43-year-old for numerous offences
[254 words] 1/24/2024 3:58am
On January 18,2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units in conjunction with the Emergency Response Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old, Michael Tomasik was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code Canada: Agreement or Arrangement-Sexua
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Deceased individual located in alleyway on Frood Road
[221 words] 1/18/2024 5:48am
Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on January 17, 2024, officers were dispatched to an address on Frood Road in relation to a death investigation. Information provided was that community members had come across an individual they believed to be deceased in an alleyway. Officers arrived on scene and located a 49-year-old man who had been pronounced deceased by Greater Sudbury Paramedics. No further informati
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Detectives arrest 37-year-old in connection to home invasion and robbery
[495 words] 1/12/2024 12:30pm
On January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section located and arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ost from British Columbia in relation to a home invasion that occurred on December 5, 2023 on Haig Street in Sudbury and a robbery that occurred on January 9, 2024 on Paris Street in Sudbury. 37-year-old, Christopher Ost has been charged with th
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GSPS Media Release - Alarm at bank in Lively turn out to be an attempted money heist
[228 words] 1/12/2024 10:44am
Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on January 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a bank on Main Street in Lively in relation to a Break and Enter. Information provided was that the bank’s security provider had received multiple alarms resulting in security being sent to the business. When security arrived at the business, individuals were seen fleeing the ATM vestibule. Upon arrival, officers entered the
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Fatal collision involving a pedestrian in parking lot off Martindale Road
[202 words] 1/11/2024 4:09am
Shortly after 1:05 p.m. on January 10, 2024, officers were dispatched to the parking lot of a business on Martindale Road in relation to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained on scene. Upon arrival, Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services began life-saving measures on the 57-year-old pedestrian wh
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Incident on Keith Avenue - Special Investigations Unit investigating incident
[208 words] 1/2/2024 9:24am
Just before 10:40 a.m. this morning, January 2, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence on Keith Avenue in relation to an Intimate Partner Violence incident. When officers arrived on scene, they made entry into the residence to ensure the safety of those involved in the incident. Upon affecting the arrest, the individual became unresponsive, and officers began life-saving measures with the a
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Death Investigation – Onwatin Lake Hanmer
[274 words] 12/31/2023 8:35am
Shortly after 10:45 a.m. this morning, December 31, 2023, a 60-year-old community member was on the ice of Onwatin Lake when witnesses saw the individual go through the ice. People on scene immediately attempted to provide assistance and contacted emergency responders. A coordinated response involving Police, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services were
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Requesting assistance to locate 30 y/o Chase Gour-Boyd and two ppl involved in assault on Durham St
[433 words] 12/29/2023 9:00am
UPDATE On December 4, 2024, 30-year-old Chase Gour-Boyd was arrested on the two arrest warrants for various charges including assault, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement in relation to two separate incidents that occurred on December 1, 2023. We are still requesting assistance to identify two individuals involved in one of the assault. Images of the two parties are attached. Anyone w
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Residential Fire on Park Avenue in Hanmer
[186 words] 12/24/2023 2:40pm
Around 3:55 a.m. on December 23, 2023, members of the City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and the Greater Sudbury Police Service were dispatched to an address on Park Avenue in Hanmer in relation to an explosion and residential fire. The explosion and subsequent fire affected three houses in the area. The fire was extinguished by firefighters. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division
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Integrated Crime Team seizes loaded handgun and over $16,000 in drugs during Search Warrant
[731 words] 12/22/2023 9:56am
On September 16th, 2023, just before 1:00 a.m., the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that three men, one of which was armed with a handgun, were observed entering a residence on Bruce Avenue in Greater Sudbury in what was believed to be a home invasion. The men subsequently left the residence a few minutes later
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34-year-old arrested and charged after multiple people stabbed at agency on Larch Street
[272 words] 11/30/2023 11:30am
Just after 11:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to an agency on Larch Street in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had attended the agency, became upset, stabbed multiple people and then fled on foot. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who had sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported to hospital by City of G
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Officer on bike patrol arrests 53-year-old for trafficking drugs in downtown core
[288 words] 11/30/2023 5:10am
Just before 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2023, a member of our Community Response Unit (CRU) was on a bike patrol in the downtown core, when the officer witnessed an individual selling what were believed to be illicit drugs to another person. The officer was able to approach the two individuals without being detected and witnessed the exchange of cash for drugs. Having witnessed the exchange, the off
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61-year-old charged with Fraud after stealing over $712,500 from employer
[223 words] 11/27/2023 3:30am
In February 2023, Detectives in the Financial Crime Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division began a significant fraud investigation into a former employee of a local business. Information provided was that an accounting firm had completed a financial audit for the business noting multiple cheques being made out to the former employee by the employee. It is believed that the former employee wou
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RufDiamond Ltd. Fat Truck Saves the Day
[447 words] 11/16/2023 5:48am
Fat truck saves the day! Throwback to Wednesday, November 8th, 2023. On that evening, Greater Sudbury had received a torrential downpour of snow. GSPS received a call for service around 9:30 p.m. in relation to two ATV riders who were stranded in the bush area East of MR 80, North of Maley Drive. Throughout their ride, the two riders had become separated and could not find their way back due to th
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Seeking information related to suspicious residential fire on Orell Street
[178 words] 11/15/2023 9:59am
Just before 5:15 a.m. on November 13, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Orell Street in Garson in relation to a suspicious fire. Information provided was that City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services had attended the scene and Firefighters determined the fire to be suspicious. Prior to the residents being alerted to the fire by the fire alarms inside the residence, an unknow
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Officers charge four drivers with Impaired Driving on Friday night
[552 words] 11/14/2023 9:28am
Officers charge four drivers with Impaired Driving on Friday night Community members should expect to see our officers conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) checks #AnywhereAnytime. On Friday night, November 10, 2023, members of our Traffic Management Unit with assistance from Patrol Operations conducted R.I.D.E. checks on Frood Road, Lorne Street, Regent Street and in the dow
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UPDATE – Located deceased - Requesting assistance to locate wanted party – 47-year-old Rick Jones
[348 words] 11/11/2023 10:56am
UPDATE Around 10:30 a.m. this morning, November 11, 2023, members of our Search and Rescue Unit located 47-year-old, Rick Jones deceased in the wooded area West of McNeil Boulevard, North of the railway tracks while conducting an evidence search in relation to the murder of Carol Fournier. A post-mortem will be conducted through the Coroner’s Office on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to assist in dete
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Looking to speak to driver of pick-up truck involved in collision on Burton Avenue
[221 words] 11/10/2023 10:43am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is looking to speak to the driver of a white pick-up truck involved in a collision shortly after 1:30 a.m. on November 9, 2023 on Burton Avenue. Information provided was that just prior to the collision, an individual was seen walking South on Burton Avenue before laying down across the road. The white pick-up truck with black steel rims, yellow roof lights and w
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UPDATE - Detectives investigating homicide after body located in wooded area
[439 words] 11/10/2023 8:49am
UPDATE Based on the preliminary results of the post-mortem conducted through the Coroner’s Office, the individual located deceased on November 8, 2023 died as the result of blunt-force injuries. The deceased individual is 40-year-old, Carol Fournier (image of Carol attached). Our deepest condolences go out to Carol’s family and friends. We ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult
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Detectives investigating homicide after body located in wooded area
[197 words] 11/9/2023 3:44am
Just before 2:40 p.m. on November 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to the wooded area West of McNeil Boulevard, North of the railway tracks after a community member located what was believed to be a deceased person. Officers arrived on scene and found the body of a 40-year-old woman who they confirmed to be deceased. Her name will not be released at this time. A post-mortem will be conducted toda
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TMU arrests and charges driver involved in single vehicle collision on Skead Road
[342 words] 11/7/2023 5:26am
UPDATE: On November 6, 2023, the Traffic Management Unit concluded its investigation into the collision on Skead Road on October 7, 2023, that resulted in four youths being transported to hospital, two with serious injuries. The investigation included the reconstruction of the collision and the execution of multiple search warrants to gather evidence. As a result of the information gathered from t
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Man arrested for assault with a weapon after stabbing on Bruce Avenue
[275 words] 11/2/2023 5:26am
Shortly after 7:00 a.m. this morning, November 2, 2023, officers were dispatched to an apartment building on Bruce Avenue in relation to a serious assault that had just occurred outside the building. Information provided was that two individuals were involved in an altercation leading to one of the individuals being stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located an individual who had sustained what is be
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Youth arrested and charged after Robbery on Metcalfe Avenue
[334 words] 11/1/2023 9:27am
Around 8:30 p.m. on October 31, 2023, two youths carrying their Halloween candy were in a park on Metcalfe Avenue in Garson when they were approached by two youths dressed in all black, wearing tactical style vests and masks. One of the two masked youths grabbed the bag of candy from the other youths and started to run away. The two youths attempted to chase the two masked youths, however as they
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Officers arrest individual for Robbery and (birthday boy) K9 Roy recovers stolen cash
[295 words] 11/1/2023 6:15am
Shortly before 8:55 p.m. on October 31, 2023, officers were dispatched to a Robbery that had just occurred at a convenience store on Regent Street. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, approached the counter, displayed a knife and demanded money. As the employee was attempting to gather the cash, the individual grabbed the till from the register and fled the store on foot
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Officers arrest individual wanted for multiple property crimes
[276 words] 10/23/2023 5:56am
Just after 8:15 p.m. on October 20, 2023, officers were dispatched to a business on Regent Street in relation to a Break and Enter in progress. Upon arrival, officers found the back window of the business smashed and an individual attempting to flee. Officers quickly took the individual into custody. 38-year-old, Mark West has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of C
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53-year-old arrested and charged for Human Trafficking-related offences
[271 words] 10/6/2023 8:51am
In August 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section began a Human Trafficking-related investigation after receiving a report from a survivor of multiple sexual assaults and incidents of forcible confinement. To protect the survivor’s identity, no further details will be provided. As a result of the investigation, just after 7:00 a.m. on October 5, 2023, a search warrant was
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Lions Eye in the Sky Recording Leads to Identification and Arrest of Two Individuals
[686 words] 10/2/2023 11:49am
UPDATE The third suspect involved in this incident has been identified as 20-year old Brandon Leclair-Davey of Greater Sudbury and is believed to be actively evading Police. He has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Robbery with Violence Failure to Comply with Release Order Failure to Comply with Probation Order Brandon Leclair-Davey (pictured) is descri
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Fatal collision MR80 at Dugas Street
[222 words] 9/29/2023 5:34am
Just after 3:00 a.m. this morning, September 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Municipal Road 80 (MR80) at Dugas Street in Hanmer. Police, City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services attended the scene and located the driver who was unresponsive. First responders began life-saving measures and Paramedics transported the dri
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Fatal collision on Estaire Road
[205 words] 9/27/2023 10:42am
Around 11:15 p.m. on September 26, 2023, police were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Estaire Road in Greater Sudbury. Police, City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services attended the scene and located the vehicle. Unfortunately, the driver and lone occupant, a 62-year-old man from Greater Sudbury was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our deepest
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Fatal collision on Municipal Road 80 at Dominion Drive
[238 words] 9/25/2023 4:07am
Around 8:50 p.m. on September 22, 2023, officers were dispatched to a serious two-vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of Municipal Road 80 and Dominion Drive in Hanmer. Police, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services arrived on scene and located the driver of the motorcycle to be unresponsive. The 46-year-ol
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Cst. Kevin Powell presented with Chief's Nickel Award for Policing Excellence
[363 words] 9/14/2023 4:57am
Chief Pedersen and Deputy Chief Hiltz were honoured to present Constable Kevin Powell with a Chief’s Nickel Award for excellent investigative work leading to the apprehension of an individual who committed a violent act. Recently, while off-duty, travelling in his personal vehicle, Cst. Kevin Powell witnessed a violent crime. Despite being alone and off-duty, he immediately sprang into action and
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CRU officers arrest 37-year-old for trafficking drugs during proactive bike patrol
[248 words] 9/11/2023 10:58am
Around 5:15 p.m. on September 10, 2023, officers in our Community Response Unit were on bike patrol in the downtown core conducting focused patrols in high-complaint, high-traffic areas. While cycling through a walkway on Larch Street, officers found an individual believed to be trafficking drugs as there were drugs, a scale and a large amount of cash in plain view. The officers placed the individ
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GSPS remains committed to the investigation into the disappearance of Meagan Pilon
[181 words] 9/11/2023 8:06am
September 11, 2023, marks 10 years since Meagan Pilon went missing from the New Sudbury area. Meagan was 15 years old at the time of her disappearance and was described as being 5’10” tall, around 140 lbs., with dark hair, hazel eyes, and a small scar on her right upper lip. The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to investigating the circumstances of Meagan Pilon’s disappearance and
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34-year-old located deceased as a result of ATV incident
[185 words] 9/11/2023 4:27am
Around 5:30 p.m. on September 9, 2023, a group of individuals were riding ATVs on a trail North of Cote Boulevard in Hanmer when one of the riders became separated from the group. The other rides began searching for the missing party. Unfortunately, around 8:30 p.m. the missing rider was located deceased by the group. Based on the initial investigation it is believed that the driver and lone occup
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40-year-old shot during disturbance on Baker Street - two individuals arrested and charged
[462 words] 9/6/2023 9:19am
Around 6:55 p.m. on September 5, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Baker Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were involved in a disturbance inside the residence and that one of the individuals may have been shot. The individuals responsible for the shooting fled the scene prior to police arrival. Upon arrival officers locat
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53-year-old charged with impaired operation causing death after fatal collision on Skead Road
[314 words] 9/5/2023 10:34am
Around 3:00 a.m. on June 17, 2023, officers were dispatched to a serious two-vehicle, head-on collision on Skead Road, North of Pipeline Road. Police, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services arrived on scene and located three parties trapped in the two vehicles. The two individuals in the vehicle that crossed the centre line were extricated from the veh
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30-year-old arrested and charged after incident on Morrison Avenue
[313 words] 9/5/2023 8:41am
Around 2:10 p.m. on September 2, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Morrison Avenue in relation to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers were told that the individual involved in the disturbance had left the area prior to police arrival. It was determined that the individual was wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants for Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Assault.
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70 Charges Laid Over Long Weekend during R.I.D.E. Program
[295 words] 9/5/2023 5:08am
The weather was hot over the long weekend… driving was not! The GSPS Traffic Management Unit, Rural Community Response Unit along with R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Officers were out over the long weekend targeting impaired and aggressive drivers. In four days, 70 charges were laid in Greater Sudbury. A breakdown of those charges are as follows: Dangerous Driving – 1 Assault Polic
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Loaded Firearm and Fentanyl Seized During Search Warrant on Adie Street
[384 words] 9/1/2023 4:47am
Two people are facing multiple drug and firearm related charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) executed a search warrant in Sudbury. On August 30, 2023, members of PGNG, in partnership with the OPP Sudbury Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Intelligence Unit, executed a sear
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DEU seizes over $62,500 in drugs and two firearms during search warrant on Bulmer Avenue
[389 words] 8/31/2023 11:08am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on August 30, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant at a residence on Bulmer Avenue.
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Seeking Victim and Witnesses to Come Forward After Violent Incident
[413 words] 8/23/2023 8:57am
UPDATE At approximately 11:30 a.m. this morning, August 25th, 2023, members of our Criminal Investigations Division, Emergency Response Unit and Uniform Patrol located the man believed to be responsible for the violent incident that occurred on August 22 nd, 2023. Throughout the course of this investigation, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has reasonable grounds to believe that this incident w
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Weapons complaint on Belfry Avenue
[252 words] 8/9/2023 4:09am
Around 8:25 p.m. on August 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint on Belfry Avenue in Greater Sudbury. The initial information was that a resident in one of the units had accidentally discharged a firearm and had shot a neighbour who was on the balcony. Upon arrival, police located a man who had sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospi
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24-year-old man dies after being shot during altercation on Louis Street
[508 words] 8/8/2023 7:25am
Around 6:45 a.m. on August 5, 2023, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint on Louis Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that while at a social gathering, individuals were involved in a verbal argument that resulted in one of the individuals being shot. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had sustained serious injuries. Officers began life-saving measures until City of G
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DEU seizes over $271,200 in drugs during search warrant on St. George Street
[348 words] 8/4/2023 6:41am
In July 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant a
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Protect yourself and your hard-earned money from crypto currency scams
[341 words] 7/27/2023 6:36am
Year to date, victims in Ontario have lost $51,000,000.00 to scammers in this unregulated and highly speculative market. Most of the scammers make contact when you click on a link in an advertisement on a social media platform such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. These ads often falsely depict celebrities, politicians, or well-known business owners promoting a groundbreaking investment techni
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86-year old Man Charged with Distribution of Sexually Explicit Materials Involving Youth
[563 words] 7/20/2023 10:46am
Since the year 2000, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has been receiving reports of incidents involving jars containing sexually explicit handwritten materials found in various locations throughout the Vermilion Lake area of Greater Sudbury. On July 12th, 2023, Greater Sudbury Police Service was notified that a community member had located a jar in the area of Gordon Lake Road, containing sexual
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Seeking Witnesses to Dangerous Driving Incident
[329 words] 7/19/2023 10:12am
On Monday, July 17th, 2023, Officers from our Traffic Management Unit were conducting a focused patrol at Moonlight Avenue and Hines Street in Greater Sudbury in response to multiple traffic complaints from area residents. While doing so, at around 4:45 p.m., Officers observed a black Ford Edge travelling southbound on Moonlight Ave at a high rate of speed. The driver was clocked at 82 km/h in a p
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Bookkeeper caught cooking the books for personal gain
[184 words] 7/11/2023 10:51am
In early June, Detectives from the Financial Crimes Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division began a fraud investigation into an employee at a local business who was believed to be using company funds and forging accounting entries for personal financial gain. After interviewing several witnesses and obtaining a search warrant for the individual’s personal banking records, Detectives arrested a
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26-year-old from Southern Ontario arrested in Nobel after committing sexual assault in Sudbury
[427 words] 7/10/2023 9:51am
Around 4:00 p.m. on July 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to a sexual assault. Information provided was that a youth in our community met an individual from Southern Ontario through a social media application and the individual had traveled to Greater Sudbury to meet the youth. The individual picked-up the youth in a vehicle and then drove to an empty parking lot where the individual threatened a
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Requesting assistance to identify youths involved in motor vehicle collision on Notre Dame Avenue
[204 words] 6/30/2023 5:09am
UPDATE The youths involved in this matter have been identified. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. ORIGINAL Around 2:35 p.m. on June 28, 2023, a motor vehicle collision occurred on Notre Dame Avenue near the entrance to Sudbury Kartways involving a van and a motorcycle. It is believed that the collision occurred because several youths were playing “chicken” on the roadway. As a result
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The nose, knows – K9 Roy assists detectives with vehicle search & seizure of over $67,700 in drugs
[434 words] 6/29/2023 11:32am
In the Spring of 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Around 9:45 p.m. on June 27, 2023, memb
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28-year-old man charged in internet child exploitation investigation
[175 words] 6/28/2023 4:13am
On June 8, 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units in collaboration with the Emergency Response Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 28-year-old, Matthew Newton was arrested and charged with the following offences: Access Child Pornography x2 Possess Child Pornography x2 Matth
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Detectives conducting homicide investigation after two youths were stabbed on Falconbridge Road
[727 words] 6/14/2023 4:44am
UPDATE 3 Overnight, both youths attended headquarters and surrendered to police in relation to the stabbing on Falconbridge Road that claimed the life of a 17-year-old youth and left a second youth with serious injuries. A 16-year-old, youth has been charged with First Degree Murder, Attempt Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. A 17-year-old, yout
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23-year-old arrested for Attempt Murder after stabbing on Pine Street
[332 words] 6/12/2023 10:29am
Just before 9:40 a.m. on June 11, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Elm Street at Lorne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a man appeared to have been stabbed and required medical attention. Upon arrival officers located the 29-year-old man who was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious, life-threatening
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Over $205,680 worth of drugs & handgun seized after traffic stop on vehicle involved in thefts
[699 words] 5/23/2023 9:07am
In April, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two theft complaints involving what is believed to be the same suspect vehicle. Information provided was that on April 18, 2023, a flat bed trailer and a Bobcat mini excavator were stolen from a business on O’Neil Drive West in Garson and on April 25, 2023, a generator was stolen from a business on Maley Drive. In both situations, it is believe
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58-year-old man arrested and charged with Sexual Assault-related offences
[245 words] 5/16/2023 6:06am
In September 2022 and March 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two separate complaints of Sexual Assault involving the same man. Both incidents involved youths under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and to protect the identities of the survivors, no further details will be provided. On May 11, 2023, Detectives from the Major Sex Crimes Section of our Crimin
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Requesting assistance to locate 19-year-old Noah Singh - Homicide at Overtime Sports Bar
[235 words] 5/12/2023 11:01am
We are requesting public assistance to locate 19-year-old, Noah Singh (images attached) as he is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to the homicide at Overtime Sports Bar on April 21, 2023; First Degree Murder (party to the offence) Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Conspiracy to Commit Murder Utter Thr
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Officers respond to weapons complaint on Lisgar Street - 38-year-old man charged
[419 words] 5/5/2023 4:56am
Around 7:45 p.m. on May 4, 2023, police were dispatched to a weapons complaint at Lisgar Street at Elm Street. Information provided was that individuals were involved in an altercation. During the altercation, a man pointed a firearm at another man, however the man pushed the gun away and the gun discharged leading to a woman involved in the initial altercation being shot. The 41-year-old woman wa
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16-year-old believed to be responsible for shooting at Overtime Sports Bar arrested in Toronto
[610 words] 4/29/2023 11:06am
UPDATE 2 Around 7:35 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2023, the Toronto Police Service arrested the 16-year-old believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting at Overtime Sports Bar in Greater Sudbury. The youth has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Murder Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose Carrying concealed weapon Unauthorized possession of a p
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UPDATE – New images of person believed to be responsible for shooting at Overtime Sports Bar
[375 words] 4/28/2023 9:07am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on April 21, 2023 at Overtime Sports Bar in Greater Sudbury that took the life of a 22-year-old man, Detectives have obtained additional images of the person believed to be responsible. It is believed that the individual responsible for the shooting is a young person (under the age of 18), therefore Detectives have applied for and be
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Four people arrested and charged in connection to the murder of 31-year-old man
[474 words] 4/26/2023 6:14am
UPDATE 2 On April 14, 2023, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division located the body of 31-year-old Emad Ali in a wooded area off Dryden Road in Greater Sudbury. Upon locating the body, members of our Search and Rescue Team working in collaboration with North Shore Search and Rescue and GSPS and OPP K9 Units conducted an extensive ground search of the area. T
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Fatal Collision on Capreol Lake Road claims the life of 22-year-old woman
[184 words] 4/24/2023 4:51am
Around 2:45 p.m. on April 23, 2023, officers were dispatched to Capreol Lake Road in Hanmer in relation to a single vehicle collision. City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic and Fire Services responded to the scene and began life-saving measures on the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old woman was pronounced deceased on scene. Our deepest condolences go out to her fa
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22-year-old man dies after shooting at establishment on Notre Dame Avenue
[214 words] 4/22/2023 5:48am
Around 10:30 p.m. on April 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to Overtime Sports Bar on Notre Dame Avenue in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that multiple men were involved in a verbal altercation leading to one of the men shooting another man with a gun. The 22-year-old man sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by City of Greater Su
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Guns & Gangs Team and GSPS DEU & ERU Conduct Vehicle Stop Resulting in Drugs & Weapons Charges
[424 words] 4/20/2023 10:59am
On April 19, 2023, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) - Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop, assisted by members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit. One person was arrested at the scene and officers seized a loaded handgun with an extended magazine and ammunition, over 600 grams o
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Detectives investigating suspicious death of 69-year-old man
[288 words] 4/19/2023 11:26am
UPDATE Through the investigation and as a result of the postmortem conducted through the coroner’s office, the death of the 69-year-old man has been deemed to be not suspicious in nature. The scene on Morin Street has been released and police will no longer be in the area. We would like to thank the public for your patience and cooperation during the investigation. ORIGINAL Around 6:40 p.m. on Ap -
68-year-old Man Arrested and Charged by Internet Child Exploitation Unit
[216 words] 4/14/2023 8:47am
On April 12, 2023 the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 68-year-old, Jack Laakso was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Access Child Pornography Possess Child Pornography Make Available Child Pornograp
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Driver Involved in Collision on Big Nickel Rd Charged with Impaired Operation Causing Bodily Harm
[359 words] 4/13/2023 4:14am
Around 1:15 p.m. on April 12, 2023, officers were dispatched to a serious two vehicle, head-on collision on Big Nickel Mine Road. Members of our Patrol Operations attended the scene and found that one of the drivers had suffered life threatening injuries and needed to be extricated from her vehicle by City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services. The 74-year-old driver was transported to hospital by City
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If it seems too good to be true
[244 words] 4/6/2023 4:32am
Between January 2022 and March 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received several fraud complaints in relation to local businesses, 5026830 Ontario Ltd. and Nickel City Financing, operated by the same individual. Multiple community members alleged that after providing deposits for sea containers, repossessed items, and other services, the goods and services were never provided nor were the
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Provincial Joint-forces Guns and Gangs Team and GSPS DEU Seize 2.7 Kilograms of Cocaine
[638 words] 3/31/2023 6:58am
The Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Police Service and with assistance from the Durham Regional Police, has arrested six people after identifying a drug trafficking operation reaching from the Greater Toronto Area to Sudbury. The PGNG and Greater Sudbury Police Service began the investigation in August of 2022. On March 29, 20
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Fatal Collision on MR55 at Magill Street
[159 words] 3/28/2023 9:31am
Just after 6:00 a.m. this morning, March 28, 2023, officers were dispatched to MR55 and Magill Street in relation to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a transport. A transport traveling westbound towards Lively on MR55 was involved in a collision with a vehicle traveling eastbound making a left hand turn from MR55 onto Magill Street. Unfortunately, the driver and lone occupant of the veh
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Three People Arrested After Robbery in Laneway
[521 words] 3/22/2023 6:27am
Around 5:50 p.m. on March 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Old City Hall Lane in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 39-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries from the attack. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through the investigation it was determined that three individuals had violent
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Requesting Public Assistance in Relation to Serious Collision on MR80 at Donaldson Crescent
[269 words] 3/21/2023 5:58am
UPDATE Through the investigation it has been determined that the SUV struck the transport resulting in the driver of the SUV losing control of the vehicle. We are looking to speak with the driver of the transport in relation to the incident, as well as, the driver of the vehicle who was almost hit by the SUV when it crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic. The investigation into the collis
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ERU and K9 Officers Safely Apprehend Person in Crisis - Drummond Avenue
[226 words] 3/20/2023 5:13am
Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on March 18, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Drummond Avenue in relation to a person in crisis. Due to the potential of violence and the presence of weapons, members of Patrol Operations set up containment of the residence as the individual was alone inside the home. Members of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit arrived on scene. Crisis Negotiato
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Officers De-escalate Person in Crisis - Lasalle Boulevard and Keewatin Court
[237 words] 3/14/2023 5:13am
Around 2:45 p.m. on March 13, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residential building in the area of Lasalle Boulevard and Keewatin Court in relation to a person in crisis. Due to the potential of violence and the possible presence of weapons, members of Patrol Operations set up containment of the building as it was believed that the person was alone, inside the residential unit. Members of our E -
Man Located with Serious Injuries on Larch Street at Paris Street - Four People Charged
[374 words] 3/9/2023 10:41am
Around 7:45 a.m. officers responded to an Ambulance Assistance call in the area of Larch Street at Paris Street. Upon arrival officers located a 49-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries as the result of an assault. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services Through the investigation it was determined that the original incident occurred inside a residenti
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Officers Investigating Shooting on Cedar Street
[220 words] 3/9/2023 3:25am
Around 8:45 p.m. on March 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Cedar Street at Paris Street in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a man had sustained what was believed to be a gunshot wound. Upon arrival officers located a 19-year-old man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic S
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Police Investigate Threat at St. Charles College
[348 words] 3/7/2023 4:17am
UPDATE Through the investigation, it has been determined that the youth mentioned in the post is not responsible for the post and that the post originated from a fake account used to target the youth. The Greater Sudbury Police Service Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the incident to determine the origin of the post. We have determined that there is no risk to staff and st
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49-year-old Man Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Assault After Violent Attack
[348 words] 3/6/2023 12:45pm
UPDATE Just after 7:15 p.m. on March 6, 2023, police received information that the second man responsible for the violent attack was inside an apartment building on Bruce Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located 30-year-old, Harley Beboning. He was placed under arrest without incident and charged with Aggravated Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that occurred on Mar
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62 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Child Pornography-related Offences
[178 words] 3/1/2023 8:56am
On February 22, 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) and Computer Forensics Units working in collaboration with the Integrated Crime Section, executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 62-year-old, Rae Cameron was arrested and charged with the following offences: • Access Child Pornography x6 • Possess Child