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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Two Men Charged with Numerous Firearm Offences After Officer Seize Loaded Gun
[446 words] 2/13/2023 4:38am
Around 10:45 p.m. on February 11, 2023, police were dispatched the area of Elgin Street and Grey Street in relation a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that two men had approached another individual and one of the men had pulled out a knife. When officers arrived on scene, community members in the area indicated that the two men were leaving in a vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic sto
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Impaired Driver Arrest Leads to Over $35,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized
[577 words] 12/2/2022 10:41am
Just before 5:00 p.m. on December 1st, 2022, we received a call from a concerned community member regarding a woman operating a motor vehicle in an erratic manner, with a male passenger, travelling Eastbound on MR 35 in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that the woman was crossing over both lanes of traffic, almost driving into the ditch and appeared to be having trouble keeping her head u
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Detectives Seize Loaded Handgun and Over $56,000 Worth of Drugs as Part of Guns and Gangs Task Force
[404 words] 10/12/2022 11:55am
The Provincial Joint-forces Guns and Gangs Task Force focuses its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security and wellness of Northern Ontario communities. The Task Force received information that individuals from Southern Ontario were trafficking illicit substances in Greater Sudbury. As part of the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for
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Two Youths Arrested and Charged After Shooting Community Members with Pellet Gun
[452 words] 8/19/2022 10:21am
Shortly after 11:35 p.m. last night, August 18, 2022, we received two Weapons complaints involving the same vehicle and the same individuals. Information provided was that a dark-coloured SUV was being driven in the area of Walnut Street and Lorne Street when one of the individuals inside the vehicle used a pellet gun to shoot a man walking in the area. Shortly after the first call, a second call,
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Weapons Complaint on Durham Street Leads to the Arrest of Two Men
[368 words] 6/22/2022 4:51am
Around 9:35 a.m. on June 21, 2022, we were called in relation to a Weapons complaint on Durham Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that two men were seen exchanging what was believed to be a hand gun. Minutes later, Patrol Officers arrived in the area and located the two men based on the description that had been provided to our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre. The two men we
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Two for One - BEAR Unit Arrest Two Men in Connection to Robbery on Notre Dame Avenue
[477 words] 6/6/2022 5:40am
Just before 1:10 p.m. on May 23, 2022, a man with his face covered entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue. The man then selected various items and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. An employee stopped the man and asked him to pay for the items resulting in the man pepper spraying all of the employees in the store. The man then fled the area on foot. The employees
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Man Arrested and Charged After Weapons Complaint on Spruce Street
[428 words] 3/28/2022 4:44am
Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on March 27, 2022, we received a call regarding a man in emotional distress at a residence on Spruce Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that the man had attended the residence and had been in an altercation with a person inside the home. Additional information provided was that he was in possession of a firearm, as well as, a conducted energy weapon. The pe
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GSPS Media Release - Search Warrants Executed at 744 Bruce Ave in Relation to Forcible Confinement
[432 words] 2/28/2022 8:57am
On February 25, 2022, we received information that an individual was being held against their will at 744 Bruce Avenue and that there were firearms inside the residence. Members of our Integrated Crime Section supported by our Emergency Response Unit attended the address and were able to make contact with the individuals inside the residence. Through negotiations led by our Crisis Negotiators, all
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DEU Seizes Close to $72,000 Worth of Illicit Drugs
[513 words] 2/28/2022 10:45am
As part of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its ongoing effort to address the Opioid crisis impacting our community with a specific focus on drug distribution in the Downtown core. The DEU received information that an individual from Southern Ontario was actively providing illicit substances including Fentanyl to street level drug traffickers that were
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UPDATE - Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Bruce Avenue Shooting
[661 words] 2/23/2022 9:04am
UPDATE 2 Just before 9:00 a.m. this morning, February 23, 2022, Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division located and arrested 45 year old Michael Grant in Port Stanley, Ontario on an Arrest Warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Second Degree Murder Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition While Prohibited Possession of a Weapon fo
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DEU Arrests Man from Southern Ontario and Seizes Close to $180,000 Worth of Drugs
[584 words] 12/9/2021 4:29am
As part of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its ongoing effort to address the opioid crisis impacting our community with a specific focus on drug distribution in the Downtown core. The DEU received information that an individual was actively selling illicit substances including Fentanyl in the West-end and the Downtown core of Greater Sudbury. The Integ
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Gunshots Heard Early This Morning on Mont Adam Street
[245 words] 11/12/2021 3:18am
Just after 5:20 a.m. this morning, Friday, November 12, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint in the area of Mountain Street at Mont Adam Street. Information provided was that gunshots were heard by residents of the area. Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located multiple ammunition casings. Officers have closed Mont Adam Street from Mountain Street to Sunrise Ridge Dri
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32-Year Old Man Charged with Attempt Murder on Dublin Street
[529 words] 10/18/2021 1:22pm
Just after 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16th, 2021, we received a call in relation to an Unknown Trouble at a residence on Dublin Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided from the caller was that an individual had ran out of the residence screaming that someone was hurt and that an ambulance was required. Prior to this, the caller had witnessed a different man, with a slim build, fleeing
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When it Rains, it Snows - DEU Officers Seize Almost $218,000 in Cocaine and Fentanyl
[472 words] 8/31/2021 12:38pm
In June of 2021, our Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U) of the Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) with assistance from the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (C.I.S.O.) initiated multiple investigations intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Gr
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Detectives Charge 24 year old Man with Firearms Trafficking
[443 words] 4/29/2021 7:30am
On March 30, 2021, members of our Criminal Investigation Division executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residential building on Cedar Street in relation to an active Firearms Trafficking investigation. At the time, Detectives were following up on firearms and ammunition that were seized during unrelated Search Warrants earlier this year within Greater Sudbury. Investigators were conducting
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UPDATE - Three Individuals Charged - Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs After Robbery
[1070 words] 2/24/2021 8:21am
UPDATE On February 19, 2021, we received information that wanted party, 24 year old Jayson Wright staying at another establishment in the South End of Greater Sudbury. Based on the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter, as well as, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant and a Criminal Code of Canada Search Warrant due to believed presence
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Officers Seize Drugs, Weapons and Explosives After Search Warrants on Moxam Road
[436 words] 2/22/2021 11:55am
On February 16, 2021, we received information that a resident on Moxam Drive in Lively was in possession of explosives and illicit drugs. Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into the matter. Based on the investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants for t
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Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs from Room in Motel After Robbery
[727 words] 1/29/2021 6:15am
As a result of the following investigation, we are requesting the Public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Jayson Wright as he is wanted on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for numerous offences including; Assault with a Weapon, Robbery Using a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,00
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Weapons Complaint in Chelmsford
[351 words] 9/30/2020 7:15am
On September 29 th, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m., we received a call regarding a weapons complaint at a residence on Shirley Street in Chelmsford. A man was believed to be in possession of a gun and ammunition, and could be heard unzipping a gun case and racking the gun several times, causing a woman in the residence to fear for her safety. The woman, who is known to the man, fled the residenc
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Man Arrested for Breach of Release Order Found with Multiple Weapons
[315 words] 9/4/2020 9:28am
Around 8:10 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, Officers spotted an individual who was wanted for Breach of Release Orders. The Officers approached the man and the man attempted to flee from them, however he was caught a short distance away. The Officers placed the man under arrest and searched the man finding a BB gun with a modified barrel extender that holds a shotgun shell, a large flip knife
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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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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