Sudbury Police Service
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Almost $2 Million of Cannabis Seized From Large Grow Operation and Extraction Lab in Chelmsford
[605 words] 9/4/2020 5:46am
Cannabis Act Background Although cannabis possession and production has been legalized it is regulated and it has always remained a criminal offence to produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of both the provincial and federal legislation specifically the Cannabis Act. A criminal enterprise begins when those involved begin exploiting the Health Canada
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Stolen Motor Bike and Identify Driver
[579 words] 9/2/2020 11:46am
UPDATE Just before 3:50 a.m. this morning, Friday, September 4, 2020, we received a call regarding an alarm at a business on the Kingsway and we were informed by the business owner that a Break and Enter had occurred. Upon arrival Officers searched the property and located a 2020 Grizzly quad and a 2021 YZ450F dirt bike stashed in the bush after having been removed from the showroom during the Bre
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Man Charged with Criminal Harassment in Relation to Multiple Incidents Across Greater Sudbury
[295 words] 8/31/2020 7:58am
On August 22, 2020, Officers arrested and charged a 34-year old man on outstanding Arrest Warrants. Since that time he has been additionally charged in relation to multiple incidents of Criminal Harassment that took place between the end of July and the middle of August. These incidents occurred in various locations throughout Greater Sudbury including Garson, the West End and the Donovan areas. T
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Serious Motor Vehicle Collision on Regent Street
[371 words] 8/28/2020 4:33am
UPDATE On August 31, 2020, Officers identified the vehicle and driver involved in this incident. Through the investigation it was determined that the 30 year old man who sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision was seen lying in the middle of the roadway prior to being struck by the vehicle. As a result of this investigation, a 36 year old man has been charged with the following off
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Suspicious Fire on Finni Road Under Investigation
[199 words] 8/27/2020 11:55am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 18, 2020, we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services regarding a residential fire on Finni Road in Wahnapitae. Fire Services had responded to the fire around 1:45 a.m. and Firefighters had determined the fire to be suspicious in nature. The damage to the residence was extensive and two people were inside the home when the fire started. A 48 year o
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Man Arrested and Replica Firearm Seized After Incident on Old City Hall Lane
[246 words] 8/26/2020 5:44am
At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, we received a call regarding a man waving around what was believed to be a handgun on Old City Hall Lane off of Durham Street downtown. Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located a man matching the description walking down the laneway. Officers also located the weapon on the ground where they originally saw the man. The man was placed under arres
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UPDATE - Police Requesting Assistance regarding Assault Investigation at Hanmer Skate Park
[454 words] 8/17/2020 5:42am
**UPDATE 2** Today, August 18th, 2020, the 42-year old man has been arrested for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Assault Party to the Offence – Assault Counselling – Assault In addition, our criminal investigation has determined that the man was in possession of a tire iron during the time of the incident. As a result, the accused has also been arrested for the followi
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Two ICE Investigations Lead to the Arrest of a 31 year old Man
[285 words] 8/13/2020 6:34am
In late 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received two separate investigations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Each investigation found that a person in Greater Sudbury was distributing child abuse material online. Our ICE Unit continued each investigation by executing several court orders in an effort to identify the offender. Members o
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Man Responsible for Shed Fire at Restaurant on Regent Street Charged with Arson
[236 words] 8/12/2020 5:32am
We received a call around 9:15 p.m. on August 10, 2020 from Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the property of a restaurant on Regent Street. Firefighters extinguished the shed fire and determined it to be suspicious. Officers arrived on scene and initiated an investigation into the incident. Just before 8:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Detectives
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Man Wanted for Serious Assault and Robbery with a Firearm Arrested by Tactical and K9 Officers
[422 words] 7/30/2020 1:05pm
This morning, Thursday, July 30, 2020, we received information that a Wanted Party was at a residential building on Beatty Street in Greater Sudbury. The 38 year old man was wanted in connection to a Break and Enter, Serious Assault and a Robbery with a Firearm that took place on July 26, 2020 at a residence on Frood Road. The victim, a 36 year old man sustained serious injuries as a result of the
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K9 Recon Winner of Hide and Seek After Early Morning Dog Track
[430 words] 7/28/2020 7:14am
Just before 4:00 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 we received a call regarding a disturbance outside of an establishment on Notre Dame Avenue in Azilda. Information provided was that a man and woman could be heard yelling at each other in the parking lot. When Officers arrived on scene, two vehicles could be seen in the parking lot. The drivers of the vehicles attempted to quickly exit th
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Sometimes You're Flush and Sometime You're Bust(ed) by D.E.U. With Over a Kilo of Cocaine
[468 words] 7/24/2020 9:41am
In July of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on July 23, 2020, Members of our I.C.T. as
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51 year old Man Charged with First Degree Murder After Shooting in Hanmer
[333 words] 7/13/2020 4:51am
Around 7:00 p.m. last night, Sunday, July 12, 2020, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint outside of a residence on Rita Street in Hanmer. Information received was that a man had attended a social gathering at the residence with a gun and had shot another man multiple times after the two had gotten into an altercation. Other individuals at the residence were able to get the gun away fro
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Update – Second Man Arrested – Serious Assault on Ferndale Avenue, Sudbury
[582 words] 7/4/2020 7:57am
UPDATE 2: On July 12, 2020 the Greater Sudbury Police Service learned that the 45 year old man who was the victim of this assault had succumbed to his injuries in hospital. As a result, the charge against the 48 year old man will be upgraded from Attempted Murder to Second Degree Murder. The man remains in custody. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the man. His name will
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Incident Resolved Peacefully: Barricaded Man on Beatty Street
[305 words] 6/30/2020 10:51am
At 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30 th, 2020, we received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Beatty Street in Sudbury involving a dispute. Patrol Officers arrived on scene where it was determined that a man was armed with a weapon. The man, in crisis, barricaded himself inside the residence. Beatty Street and the surrounding area were immediately contained by Police to ensure public sa
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I.C.E. and C.F.U. Connect Sudbury Man to F.B.I. Investigation
[562 words] 6/24/2020 9:42am
**UPDATE** In 2016, FBI Sacramento conducted a worldwide investigation into a large group of people possessing and accessing Child Pornography using an online storage website. In 2018, the FBI forwarded information to the Greater Sudbury Police Service pointing to a Sudbury resident being involved. In October 2018, a 33 year old man from Greater Sudbury was arrested and charged by our Internet Chi
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Three I.C.E. Investigations Connected to One Greater Sudbury Man
[340 words] 6/19/2020 10:57am
In January, a 26 year old man from Greater Sudbury was arrested for an unrelated matter. As a result of his arrest we received Court-ordered authorization to forensically examine a cell phone in his possession. During the examination our Computer Forensic Unit found Child Pornography on the device. In the same month, an email service provider reported a person from Greater Sudbury emailing Child P
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35 year old Man Arrested and Charged with CDSA Offences
[265 words] 6/19/2020 4:24am
In June of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Based on this investigation, on June 17, 2020, 35 year old Adrian McCurvin from Southern Ontar
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44 year old Man Charged with Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
[235 words] 6/11/2020 7:48am
In June 2020, our Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit was notified by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) about a person in Greater Sudbury distributing Child Pornography on a chat messaging application. On June 10, 2020, our I.C.E. Unit with the assistance of our Tactical Unit, Integrated Crime Team – Intelligence Branch, Criminal Investigation Division – Major Crime Section and Co
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UPDATE - Man Arrested and Charged - Woman Sexually Assaulted by Unknown Man on Bicycle
[338 words] 6/9/2020 10:18am
**UPDATE** On June 6, 2020, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from Patrol Officers attended a residence in Greater Sudbury and arrested 37 year old Michel Bussiere for Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that occurred on August 28, 2018. He has been remanded into custody and will appear in Court on June 11, 2020. A publication ban h
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29 year old Man Charged After Head-on Collision on Lorne Street
[371 words] 6/8/2020 11:38am
Just before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2020, we received a call regarding a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Lorne Street between Applegrove Street and Oak Street. A red SUV travelling towards Elm Street crossed the centre line and struck a white SUV travelling in the opposite direction. All four individuals involved in the collision were transported to hospital by Paramedics. Upon
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Police Stall Car Thief After Being Steered in the Right Direction
[366 words] 6/2/2020 6:58am
On May 28, 2020 members our Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit received information of a suspicious transaction attempt at a local luxury car dealership by an individual purchasing a vehicle valued at $77,000. The police investigation subsequently revealed that the vehicle was being purchased with counterfeit identification. Through collaboration with our Financial Crimes Unit, further invest
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Weapons Complaint on Christakos Street Leads to Two Arrests
[648 words] 5/25/2020 5:59am
UPDATE Throughout the day yesterday, Monday, May 25, 2020, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division executed a Search Warrant at the residence on Christakos Street after an incident that extended close to 20 hours. As a result of the Search Warrant a firearm, various ammunitions and a quantity of Methamphetamine were located and seized. 23 year old, Jayson Wright has been charged with t
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Four Kittens Found in Dumpster on Edmund Street
[206 words] 5/13/2020 6:55am
Around 2:20 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, May 13, 2020, we were called in relation to an animal in distress at an apartment complex on Edmund Street in Greater Sudbury. Upon arrival Officers were met by the individual who called in the complaint indicating that there were kittens in the dumpster located on the apartment complex property. The kittens could be heard crying and moving inside of the d
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Fatal Single Vehicle Collision on MR 35
[211 words] 5/6/2020 10:26am
Just after 2:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, we received a call regarding a single motor vehicle collision on MR35 near Gagnon Street. The 2005 Silver Infinity G35 was travelling North on MR 35 towards Azilda when the vehicle left the roadway ending up in the ditch. There were two individuals in the vehicle at the time of the collision, a 19 year old man and a 21 year old woman. Both
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Man Arrested and Charged After Robbery at Convenience Store on Notre Dame Avenue
[271 words] 5/4/2020 8:24am
Just after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2020, a man entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue and began arguing with the employee at the counter. The man then pulled what was believed to be a firearm from the waistband of his pants and pointed it at the employee. The man exited the store with a package of cigarettes. The employee was not injured during the altercation. Officers arrived on s
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Seeking Witnesses to Collision Involving Ambulance
[173 words] 5/4/2020 6:31am
Around 9:50 a.m. on April 30, 2020, a City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services ambulance with emergency lights and siren activated was en route to a priority medical call. The ambulance was travelling Northbound on MR 35 South of Marier Street in Azilda when a Black Honda Fit travelling at a high rate of speed rear ended the ambulance causing the car to leave the roadway into the ditch. The coll
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Man Arrested After Stabbing at Apartment Building on Paris Street
[323 words] 4/28/2020 10:45am
Just before 1:55 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, we received a call of a Weapons Complaint in relation to a stabbing at an apartment building on Paris Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 56 year old man inside of a residential unit within the building. The man had sustained a stab wound and was transported to the hospital by Paramedics with non-life threatening injuries. The man respon
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Search Warrant Execution Leads to Arrest of Individual from Southern Ontario
[228 words] 4/27/2020 6:56am
York Regional Police Hold Up Squad and members of the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (ICT) embarked on a Firearms offence investigation that lead to obtaining a search warrant for an address on Leslie Street. On the evening of the 25 thof April, members of the York Regional Police, GSPS ICT, with the assistance of GSPS Tactical Unit attended the address and executed the Search Warran
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Shots Fired at Residence on MR 80 in Val Caron
[271 words] 4/20/2020 5:21am
**UPDATE** A 25 year old man from Greater Sudbury has been arrested and charged with Extortion and Criminal Harassment in relation to this incident. The man has been remanded into custody with a court date of April 23, 2020. The investigation into the matter is ongoing and anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call our Criminal Investigations Division at 705-675-9171. **ORIGI
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Driver of Pick-up Truck After Fail to Remain in Chelmsford
[311 words] 4/17/2020 10:12am
**UPDATE** Overnight, the 39 year old driver of the pick-up truck was located, arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Flight from Police Fail to Remain Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle The man was additionally charged with numerous Highway Traffic Act offences including; Drive No Insurance Drive No Licence Expired Val Tag Plates Not Authorized
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Requesting Assistance to Check on Well-being After Incident at the Grotto
[284 words] 4/14/2020 12:16pm
Around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, a woman was seen standing in the parking lot of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes off of Van Horne Street when a man exited the driver’s seat of a parked grey/silver four-door sedan (picture attached), grabbed the woman and forced her into the car. The woman appeared to be crying once she was inside the vehicle. The man got back into the driver’s seat an
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Second Man Arrested and Charged in Connection to Cedar Street Homicide
[392 words] 4/7/2020 11:58am
*UPDATE* On November 15, 2019, a 17 year old young man was fatally stabbed on Cedar Street in Greater Sudbury. On November 16, 2019, 18 year old Steffin Rees was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder. As a result of further investigation by Detectives in our Criminal Investigations Division, an 18 year old man was arrested on April 5, 2020 and charged with the following under the Criminal
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TMU Officer Takes Out the Trash
[320 words] 4/6/2020 9:30am
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on April 5, 2020, we were called to a disturbance involving a man believed to have a conducted energy weapon (CEW) in his possession on Adie Street in Greater Sudbury. Upon arrival the Officer saw two men fleeing the scene on foot. The Officer followed the men to the intersection of Lansdowne Road and Frood Road where one of the men was seen throwing something into a garbag
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Scratch Tickets - A BEAR Necessity During Convenience Store Robbery
[338 words] 3/30/2020 6:28am
Around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lasalle Boulevard. A man had entered the store with his face covered, displayed a knife and stole over $700 of scratch tickets before fleeing the area on foot. The employee was not injured during the interaction. Patrol Officers arrived on scene minutes later and
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Woman Charged with Arson After Early Morning Fire on Whittaker Street
[303 words] 3/26/2020 11:58am
Around 6:15 a.m. this morning, Thursday, March 26, 2020, Greater Sudbury Fire Services were called to a fire at a residential building on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury. Fire Services was able to quickly extinguish the fire that was contained to one unit in the building. There were no injuries, however the residents of the building had to be temporarily evacuated and have since been able to r
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Crime Doesn't Stop for a State of Emergency
[497 words] 3/20/2020 4:49am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., on March 19, 2020, Officers fro
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You Have the Right to Remain Silent - You Do Not Have the Right to Purchase or Possess a Silencer
[496 words] 3/6/2020 7:40am
On January 27, 2020, the Canadian Border Service Agency (C.B.S.A.) intercepted a parcel being shipped through Canada Post from an exporter in China to an address in Greater Sudbury. C.B.S.A. Officers examined the parcel discovering a firearm silencer/suppressor sold under the disguise of a solvent trap or a fuel filter. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) has determined that devices with
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25 Year Old Man Arrested and Charged with Multiple Child Pornography Offences
[302 words] 2/27/2020 8:18am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit was notified by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) National Child Exploitation Centre in Ottawa after The National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children Centre in the United States identified an IP address located in Greater Sudbury uploading and accessing Child Pornography. On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 m
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Early "Snow" Storm After Police Seize Over Half Kilo of Cocaine
[419 words] 2/27/2020 5:03am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) initiated multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. In January, a Drug Investigation was initiated in relati
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Another 80 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[407 words] 2/20/2020 10:27am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., on February 20 th, 2020, Police from the Greate
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High-Risk Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest of Five Individuals Connected to Shooting
[550 words] 2/10/2020 6:51am
Just before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at a residential complex on Whittaker Street. The information provided was that a man had been shot and the person responsible had fled the scene. Minutes later, Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that a 24 year old man had sustained a serious gunshot wound and was going to be transported to ho
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CDSA Search Warrant Leads to Another Significant Drug Bust
[257 words] 2/7/2020 11:06am
During the early morning hours of February 7 th, 2020, a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) Search Warrant was executed by members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police OCEB (Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau) at a residence on Elthelbert Street in Greater Sudbury. A quantity of hydromorphone tablets, Methamphetamines and Suboxone ta
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Collaborative Police Response to Break and Enter in Progress Leads to Arrest of Two People
[394 words] 2/4/2020 10:19am
**UPDATE** As a result of the investigation, a vehicle used by the two individuals during the Break and Enter was located at the residence. Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Sault Ste. Marie in 1979, as well as, over $700 worth of Fentanyl, 16 tablets of LSD and 10 Codeine pills. The 49 year old man and 32 year old woman have been additio
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43 Year Old Daycare Employee Charged with Multiple Sexual Related Offences
[240 words] 1/27/2020 11:20am
On January 13, 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was contacted by a concerned parent regarding allegations of Sexual Assault on a preschool aged child at a daycare located on John Street in Greater Sudbury. The incident was assigned to Detectives in the Criminal Investigations Division and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit. On January 25, 2020, 43-year old, Denis Chartier was arrested an
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Early Morning Incident Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Arrest of Man Responsible
[327 words] 1/27/2020 4:38am
Around 2:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, January 27, 2020, an Officer recognized a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier this month being driven on Bessie Street. The Officer followed the vehicle in his cruiser maintaining a safe distance until additional Police units were in the area. The driver of the vehicle abruptly turned off of Lasalle Boulevard onto Starlight Street pulling into the p
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Over 3,050 Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[466 words] 1/24/2020 10:11am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 1:00 pm, on January 23 rd2020, police from the Greater Sudb
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Request Assistance to Identify Suspects in Relation to Stolen Prosthetic Leg
[156 words] 1/23/2020 9:57am
At around 1:00 a.m. on January 23 rd, 2020, two unknown suspects entered a residence on King Street in Sudbury while the occupant of the residence was asleep. The two suspects took a pair of pants that were lying on the occupant’s bed, which contained the occupant’s wallet and prosthetic leg. The suspects then immediately fled the residence. Descriptors of the two suspects are unknown at this time
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Request Assistance to Identify Suspects in Home Invasion
[177 words] 1/22/2020 5:49am
At around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20 th, 2020, two men entered a residence on Bloor Street in Sudbury, violently assaulted the two residents inside and robbed them. The two victims were taken to hospital where they were treated for extensive injuries and subsequently released. It has been reported that the two male suspects are in their mid-twenties and were wearing dark clothing at the time
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Hooligans Clubhouse Tapped Dry After Early Morning Search Warrant
[267 words] 1/16/2020 7:15am
Just before 3:00 a.m. this morning, Thursday, January 16, 2020, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Tactical Unit and Integrated Crime Team assisted by members of the Ontario Provincial Police - Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and Biker Enforcement Unit executed a Search Warrant at an unlicensed, after-hours bar on the Kingsway run by the Hooligans Motorcycle Club. As a result, a 45 y
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Man Arrested and Charged After Mischief Incident Early This Morning
[404 words] 1/9/2020 5:17am
Just after 3:00 a.m. this morning, Thursday, January 9, 2020, we were called in relation to a Mischief in progress on Morin Avenue where the man believed to be responsible was still on scene. Patrol Officers arrived moments later and found the man standing outside of the residential building holding a large wooden table leg. The man appeared to be very agitated and could be heard yelling at someon
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Seeking Information Regarding Suspicious Incident on Frood Road – Check on the Well-being
[382 words] 1/8/2020 10:45am
At 12:55 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, we received a call regarding a suspicious incident on Frood Road near Jean Street where a woman was seen getting out of a vehicle at the intersection and having a verbal argument with someone inside the vehicle before walking away on Frood Road. A man was seen exiting the passenger side of the vehicle and chasing after the woman while the dri
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BEAR Unit Arrest Man and Woman in Connection to Robbery at Gas Station on MR80
[414 words] 1/3/2020 6:21am
Just before 4:30 a.m. on December 31, 2019, a man and a woman attended a fast food restaurant on MR80 in Val Caron. The woman remained in the vehicle while the man covered his face, walked up to the drive through window, forced it open and attempted to take the cash register from inside. An employee inside the restaurant yelled at the man who let go of the register and ran back to the vehicle. Min
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Traffic Stop on Suspended Driver Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Seizure of Drugs
[443 words] 12/23/2019 5:57am
Just after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, an Officer saw a vehicle being driven by a man who was believed to be a suspended driver. The Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle finding the man in the driver’s seat and a woman in the passenger seat. Upon receiving information from the Emergency Communications Centre, it was confirmed that the man had three driving suspensions in r
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Woman Charged After Forging Documents for Fentanyl Patches With Street Value of Over $1.5M
[323 words] 12/11/2019 8:45am
In May of 2018, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation into an employee at a local pharmacy after concerns were brought forward by a co-worker. Through the investigation it was determined that between May 2016 and May 2018, the employee fabricated and forged over 225 non-existent prescriptions by entering falsified data into the pharmacy’s computer manag
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Six Drivers Charged with Impaired Driving Over the Weekend – Two During RIDE Checks
[541 words] 12/10/2019 6:42am
This past weekend, (Friday December 6, 2019 to Sunday December 8, 2019), the Greater Sudbury Police Service investigated several incidents involving impaired driving. As a result of these investigations, a total of six drivers (26, 28, 52, 55, and 61 year old men and a 20 year old woman) were charged with impaired operation in the three-day span. None of their names can be released as the informat
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B.E.A.R. Unit Arrests Man for Three Robberies and Conducts Search Warrant on Lasalle
[292 words] 12/6/2019 10:22am
Shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit with assistance from the Tactical Unit arrested a 47-year old man on Lasalle Boulevard in relation to three Robberies. The Officers then executed a Search Warrant at a residential building on Lasalle in relation to these investigations. The three Robberies took place at convenience stores (two loca
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Man Also Charged with Impaired Driving After Domestic Assault
[310 words] 12/3/2019 11:20am
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019, we received a call regarding an Assault that had just taken place in the parking lot of a residential building on Lansing Avenue. Witnesses believed that a woman had just been pushed out of a vehicle in the parking lot after being assaulted by a man driving the car. Upon arriving on scene, it was determined that the woman had managed to escape
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Man Arrested After Three Robberies Overnight
[301 words] 12/2/2019 10:27am
At 7:55 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019, a man entered a convenience store on Elm Street and demanded money from the cashier. Another customer entered the store causing the man to flee on foot with a single item of minimal value. Officers arrived on scene moments later and were provided with a description of the man. Just before 12:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, December 2, 2019, the man entered a
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Plain Clothes Officers Seize $5,600 of Fentanyl After Witnessing Hand-to-Hand Transactions Downtown
[471 words] 12/2/2019 10:06am
On November 28 and 29, 2019, members of our Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T) with support from Patrol Operations and the Central Community Response Unit conducted focused patrols in the area of Elm Street, Cedar Street, Larch Street and Beech Street in relation to ongoing concerns of suspected illegal drug activity and loitering. Over the two-day initiative Detectives from the I.C.T. arrested five in
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Man Identified and Child Safe After Disturbing Video Circulates on Facebook
[271 words] 11/22/2019 8:20am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) Unit was notified of a disturbing video making its way around Greater Sudbury that had been viewed on Facebook and Facebook Messenger. Individuals sharing the video were attempting to crowd source the identity of the man in the video. The video showed a man wearing an orange t-shirt assaulting a toddler. Our I.C.E. Unit has c
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Impaired Driver Drives Through Collision Scene Narrowly Missing Officers
[426 words] 11/19/2019 5:40am
Around 12:25 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, Officers were on scene investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on MR80 between Cecile Street and Isabelle Street in Val Caron when a Honda Civic sped by the Officer directing traffic and through the road barricades into the active collision scene. The vehicle continued down the road narrowly missing multiple Officers who were on f
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Three Vehicle Collision Involving Impaired Driver on MR80 Leaves One Man in Critical Condition
[273 words] 11/19/2019 5:38am
Around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019, we received a call regarding a serious collision involving multiple vehicles on MR80 between Cecile Street and Isabelle Street in Val Caron. A Honda traveling towards Sudbury collided with a Kia travelling in the same direction causing the Kia to spin out and hit a Mercedes on the opposite side of the road. The 35 year old driver of the Kia was ejecte
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D.E.U. Detectives Seize Over $62,000 Worth of Drugs During C.D.S.A. Search Warrant
[352 words] 11/8/2019 6:10am
Over the past few months, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U.) conducted an investigation into a Greater Sudbury resident who was believed to be trafficking deadly “purple heroin” (a fentanyl and heroin mixture) in a residential area full of children. Simple exposure to a small amount of “purple heroin” could be lethal. Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019,
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Owner of EcoLife Home Improvements Incorporated Charged with 22 Counts of Fraud
[244 words] 11/5/2019 10:22am
Between September 2018 and September 2019 the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a number of complaints in relation to EcoLife Home Improvements Incorporated. Multiple community members alleged that after providing monetary deposits for home renovation projects, the contracted work was never completed. The numerous allegations were directed to the Greater Sudbury Police Service Criminal Inve
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Multiple Thefts of Poppy Boxes
[291 words] 10/30/2019 11:44am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in identifying the man responsible for multiple Theft of Poppy Donation Boxes, as well as, other donation boxes from local businesses. Since October 23, 2019, there have been six reported Thefts of donation boxes. We are asking businesses that have donation boxes to ensure that the boxes are accounted for. As a business owner or employee, if you notice t
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Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Break and Enter
[302 words] 10/24/2019 9:23am
Around 7:45 a.m. this morning, Thursday, October 24, 2019, an Officer attended Jeanine Street in Greater Sudbury in order to investigate a reported Break and Enter that had taken place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. When the Officer arrived in area, he began to check the various lots that are currently under construction. The Officer found a Suspicious Vehicle parked in one of the vacant lots. As
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UPDATE – Man in Custody - Heavy Police Presence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford After Hostage Situation
[502 words] 9/26/2019 2:15pm
**UPDATE** Just before 2:30 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit and Emergency Response Unit made entry into the residence and took the man into custody. The 43 year old man is being charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Weapons Dangerous Careless Use of a Firearm Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Pointing a Firearm Forcible Co
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Heavy Police Presence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford After Hostage Situation
[355 words] 9/26/2019 8:15am
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, we received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford involving multiple individuals. Patrol Officers arrived on scene and through additional information that was gathered as part of the investigation, it was determined that the incident was a hostage situation involving a 26 year old woman being held ho
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Motorcycle Driver Charged After Single Vehicle Collision on Long Lake Road
[249 words] 9/25/2019 9:00am
Around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a single motorcycle on Long Lake Road near Sunnyside Road. The driver of the motorcycle suffered life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Paramedic Services. Members of the Traffic Management Unit attended the scene and began an investigati
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Death of Member - Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
[171 words] 7/5/2019 9:30am
With heartfelt sadness the Greater Sudbury Police Service confirms that the individual who died in a motor vehicle collision on Thursday, July 4th 2019 was one of our members. At the request of the family, the Service will not be releasing the name and is respecting their privacy during this very difficult and emotional time. The Parry Sound O.P.P. Detachment is continuing its investigation to det
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32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue
[197 words] 5/24/2019 8:30am
32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue Just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday May 23, 2019, Greater Sudbury Police Service received a 9-1-1 weapons complaint, indicating someone had been stabbed at a residence on Mabel Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Uniform officers attended the residence and took one male into custody and three persons were transported to Health Sciences
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Deceased Body Found Behind Establishment on Lorne Street
[279 words] 5/21/2019 3:15pm
**UPDATE** The Greater Sudbury Police are working with the Coroner’s office in relation to this investigation. The cause of death has still yet to be determined. The identity of the male has been determined, he originates from Quebec and we are attempting to notify his next of kin. The identity of the deceased will not be released. **ORIGINAL** Just after 8:49 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 21, 2019,
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UPDATE - Man Arrested in Connection to the Murder of Renee Sweeney
[712 words] 12/12/2018 8:15am
UPDATE Yesterday, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 11:14 a.m. 39-year old, Robert Steven Wright was arrested at the North Bay Regional Heath Centre where he works at a Laboratory Technician. Robert Steven Wright, also known as Steven “Steve” Wright is attending Bail Court in Greater Sudbury, this morning, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to answer to the charge of First Degree Murder. Since the arres
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Man Arrested in Connection to the Murder of Renee Sweeney
[528 words] 12/11/2018 2:30pm
This morning, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 11:14 a.m. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division arrested and charged 39-year old, Robert Steven Wright with First Degree Murder in connection to the Renee Sweeney Homicide case. On January 27, 1998, Renee was brutally attacked at her workplace; a video store located on Paris Street in Greater Sudbury where she sustained multiple stab wou
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Update - Vehicle Located and Driver Identified - Requesting the Public’s Assistance – Motor Vehicle Collision on Notre Dame Avenue – Fail to Remain
[386 words] 10/6/2017 8:00am
**UPDATE** The white Mitsubishi has been located and the driver of the vehicle has been identified. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and charges are to be determined upon the conclusion of the investigation. We would like to thank the Public for its assistance with this matter. **ORIGINAL** Last night, on Thursday, October 5, 2017, around 10:00 p.m., Greater Sudbury Police responded
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Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter
[191 words] 8/23/2017 7:15am
Shortly before 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Greater Sudbury Police received a call from a City of Greater Sudbury employee in regards to what was perceived to be a verbal threat directed towards Animal Shelter employees. Through the investigation it was determined that there was no offence committed. There was a miscommunication and a misunderstanding in relation to the choice of words
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Drivers Charged for Impaired Related Incidents – May 2017
[1023 words] 7/12/2017 12:45pm
The following information relates to persons charged with impaired driving offences in the City of Greater Sudbury. As part of Our Shared Commitment to Community Safety and Law Enforcement our Officers are dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our roads. The Greater Sudbury Police Service asks you to consider the impact you will have on your community, your family and yourself when you get b
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Looking for two swimmers - Moonlight Beach
[240 words] 7/6/2017 8:45pm
Today at approximately 4:00 PM two teenage males left Moonlight Beach to swim to an island on Ramsey Lake approximately 1 KM from the beach. At 7:50 PM two friends of the swimmers approached the on duty lifeguard to express concern that they haven’t seen their friends in almost three hours. Sudbury Police were contacted and attended Moonlight Beach. The only information provided by the lifeguard
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Requesting Public Assistance in Locating 27-year old Andrew McNichol
[260 words] 5/25/2017 2:45pm
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Greater Sudbury Police arrived on scene of an altercation that had recently taken place between two men on Lloyd Street. As a result of the altercation, a 30-year old man from Greater Sudbury sustained stab wounds to his neck and shoulder. He was transported to hospital by EMS where he remains in stable condition. Prior to Police arrival, the 2
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Drivers Charged for Impaired Related Incidents – January 2017
[746 words] 3/21/2017 6:45am
The following information relates to persons charged with impaired driving offences in the City of Greater Sudbury. As part of Our Shared Commitment to Community Safety and Law Enforcement our Officers are dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our roads. The Greater Sudbury Police Service asks you to consider the impact you will have on your community, your family and yourself when you get b
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Motor Vehicle Collision at the Intersection of Lasalle Boulevard and Barrydowne Road
[134 words] 11/16/2016 10:45am
Greater Sudbury Police are on scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Lasalle Boulevard and Barrydowne Road. The male has been transported to hospital by EMS. There are road closures in the area, so motorists should expect delays or attempt to find an alternative route. Greater Sudbury Police continue to investigate the collision. Anyone with information re
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70 Arrested in India at CRA Phone Scam Call Centr
[533 words] 10/25/2016 7:30am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to advise the public of 70 arrests recently made in India at a call centre that employed 700 people hired to conduct a phone scam internationally where callers also contacted victim’s in Canada and alleged they were a representative of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The callers from the fraudulent call centre would convince the victim that they owed
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Recovered Stolen Property
[238 words] 10/13/2016 4:15pm
On the 13 thof October 2016 at 11:40 A.M. the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit concluded and investigation resulting in the arrest of a 45 yr old male who was responsible for stealing an enclosed utilitary trailer in the early morning hours on the 5 thof October 2016. The trailer and it’s contents have been recovered and returned to the victim. The arrested male
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Update 4 Weapons Complaint in Wahnapitae
[392 words] 8/12/2016 4:30pm
**UPDATE 4** Police have arrested two males for attempt murder in relation to this incident. Police are looking to locate more involved persons. With the recovery of the firearm believed to be the involved weapon; the seizure of the involved vehicle; and, arrest of two suspects, police do not have a concern for public safety relating to this incident. In order to protect the integrity of this comp
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Motor Vehicle Collision on Lasalle Boulevard towards Notre Dame Avenue
[166 words] 6/30/2016 2:00pm
Greater Sudbury Police Service is currently on the scene of a collision involving a motor cycle and a motor vehicle. The turning lane of Lasalle Boulevard towards the Notre Dame intersection is occupied by emergency vehicles. Sudbury Police are on scene and directing the flow of traffic in both directions. Greater Sudbury Emergency Services are also on scene at this time. Motorists are asked to us
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Update; Reported Found Human Remains
[192 words] 5/31/2016 8:45am
**UPDATE** Greater Sudbury Police Service can confirm that the Found Remains is a skull. The investigation is now being led by the Office of the Chief Coroner, who will be coordinating further examination of the skull. **ORIGINAL** On Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 6:15 p.m., Greater Sudbury Police Service received a report of Found Human Remains in the wooded area near 725 Bruce Avenue, Sudbury. Greater
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Weapons Complaint
[180 words] 5/25/2016 12:30pm
At approximately 12:00 p.m., Greater Sudbury Police Service Officers responded to a Weapons Complaint in the area of Falconbridge Road at Lasalle Boulevard. A male armed with a knife attempted to gain entry to a residence, but was prevented by the occupant. There were no injuries sustained during the incident. The male then fled on foot. He is described as being 5’7”, with short, dark hair, and is
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Motor Vehicle Collision-RR15
[208 words] 4/12/2016 4:00pm
**Further investigation on scene has determined that the child was not actually on the school bus but he was walking along the side of the road when he was struck and the driver of the school bus was a witness who stopped at the accident scene**The Greater Sudbury Police Service is currently on scene at a collision wherein an 11 year old child exited a school bus and was struck by a vehicle. The
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Robberies Solved for A&L Convenience Store and Robbery
[275 words] 3/10/2016 5:45pm
Update: This evening a 29 year old Sudbury man was arrested for both of these robberies. He was identified and located through investigation by the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit and arrested with assistance from Canine and Tactical Officers. Original Release: On Wednesday the 9th of March 2016 at approximately 7:20 pm Police were dispatched to a reported robbery at the A&L Convenienc