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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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33-Year Old Steven Derkacz Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery and Assault
[579 words] 2/24/2023 7:07am
UPDATE ARRESTED: 33-Year Old Steven Derkacz has been located and arrested by the GSPS. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. ORIGINAL The Greater Sudbury Police Service is appealing to the public to assist in locating 33-year old Steven Derkacz, who has been identified as the man responsible for three robberies and an assault in Hanmer. Steven is described as a
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23-year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault
[221 words] 2/21/2023 9:56am
In 2022, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received complaints from two separate Survivors in relation to the same individual, 23-year-old, Sahibdeep Singh. Information provided was that this individual worked as an administrative assistant at Sudbury Family Health Organization in Greater Sudbury, however he was using his position to conduct physical examinations of patients resulting in sexual a
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Requesting assistance to locate 46 year old Brent Liefers - Wanted on 6 outstanding arrest warrants
[205 words] 2/17/2023 8:19am
UPDATE 46-year-old, Brent Liefers has been arrested on the six outstanding arrest warrants in relation to Intimate Partner Violence. He will attend Bail Court today, March 15, 2023 to answer to the charges. We would like to thank the public for its assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 46-year-old, Brent Liefers as he is wanted on six outstanding
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16-year-old youth arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault
[261 words] 2/2/2023 3:21am
Around 1:55 p.m. on February 1, 2023, officers were dispatched the area of Elm Street in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that two youths were involved in an altercation and one of the youths had stabbed the other. The 16-year-old youth who sustained the stab wound was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with non-life-threatening injuries
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Officers Charge 25 year old Man with Murder After Altercation at Residence on Notre Dame Avenue
[262 words] 12/23/2022 6:20am
Just after 1:50 a.m. this morning, December 23, 2022, officers were dispatched to a residence on Notre Dame Avenue in relation to an Assault that has just taken place. Information provided was that two men had been in a physical altercation resulting in one of the men sustaining life-threatening injuries. The 20 year old man was transported to the hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Serv
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Two Individuals Charged in Relation to Assault on Edward Avenue in Coniston
[389 words] 12/12/2022 7:22am
Around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, officers were dispatched the area of Edward Avenue in Coniston in relation to an Assault that has just occurred. Information provided was that three vehicles were used to blocked in a car while the occupants of the three vehicles smashed the windows of the car and assaulted the three people inside. The three young men, 17, 18 and 18 sustained minor
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35 year old Marc Leblanc Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Aggravated Assault
[275 words] 11/16/2022 3:04am
Shortly after 8:05 a.m. on November 14, 2022, Officers were dispatched to an address on Willow Street in relation to an Unknown Trouble. Upon arrival, Officers located a 33 year old man who had sustained serious injuries. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. It is believed that the man was involved in an altercation with another man who fled the scene prior
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40 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Incident on Stanley Street
[325 words] 11/3/2022 4:58am
Around 1:25 a.m., this morning, November, 3, 2022, Officers were dispatched the area of Regent Street in relation to a Weapons Complaint. Information provided was that two men had been in an altercation at a residence on Stanley Street resulting in one of the men being stabbed by the other. Officers arrived in the area of Regent Street and located a man who had sustained what were believed to be s
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24 year old Man Arrested and Charged for Robbery and Firearm Offences
[366 words] 10/17/2022 9:28am
Around 10:15 p.m. on October 16, 2022, Officers attended the area of Mountain Street in relation to a man wanted for a Robbery that occurred on October 7, 2022. Officers conducted a vehicle stop in order to arrest the man. Once the vehicle was stopped the man attempted to flee from the Officers, however, he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Upon searching the man, Officers located
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Three Youths Arrested and Charged After Weapons Complaint on Arvo Street
[467 words] 8/3/2022 5:01am
Shortly after 3:20 p.m. on August 2, 2022, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at a residence on Arvo Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that three youths had attended the residence and got into a verbal and physical altercation with the residents. As a result of the altercation, one of the youths shot the homeowner in the face with a pellet gun. The three youths left
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WANTED: Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating 36-year old Cordell Miller
[337 words] 7/21/2022 8:05am
UPDATE 2 - Arrested Just before 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2022, 36-year old Cordell Miller was arrested without incident by members of our Break Enter and Robbery Unit and Tactical Unit in the South End of Sudbury. Cordell was held at Police headquarters overnight and will attend WASH court tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd 2022 to answer to his charges. We thank the public for your assistance in this
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Incident on Lasalle Boulevard Leads to Hate-motivated Charges
[406 words] 7/15/2022 8:54am
Around 10:30 p.m. on July 9, 2022, we received a call regarding an Assault that had previously occurred at a convenience store/gas station on Lasalle Boulevard. Information provided was that two individuals had been in a verbal argument where a man made racially charged comments towards another customer resulting in a physical altercation between the two individuals outside of the store. Due to th
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UPDATE 2 - Derreck Elliott Arrested - Attempt Murder on Frood Road
[526 words] 7/14/2022 4:13am
UPATE 2 Last night, July 13, 2022, 29 year old Derreck Elliott was arrested and charged for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Attempt Murder Weapons Dangerous Assault Forcible Confinement Uttering Threats Overcome Resistance, Choking He was held in Police custody overnight and will attend Bail Court today, July 14, 2022 in order to answer to the charges. UPDATE Through th
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UPDATE - Arrest Warrant for 29 year old Derreck Elliott - Attempt Murder on Frood Road
[443 words] 7/13/2022 11:42am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the Attempt Murder that took place on July 7, 2022 inside a residence on Frood Road, Detectives have identified the man believed to be responsible for the attack. As a result, an Arrest Warrant for 29 year old Derreck Elliot (image attached) has been issued for Attempt Murder, Weapons Dangerous, Assault and additional charges. Derreck Elliott is descri
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56-year old Teacher from St. Charles College Arrested and Charged with Sexual Offences
[227 words] 6/30/2022 11:39am
On June 23 rd, 2022 we received a complaint of inappropriate behaviour and touching at St. Charles College, involving a 56-year old male teacher and students under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the Survivors’ identities, no further details will be provided. As a result of the investigation, on June 30 th, 2022, Detectives of the Major Crime Unit
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48-year old Man Arrested and Charged for Attempt Murder on King Street
[343 words] 4/26/2022 7:18am
On April 25 th, 2022 at 7:51 p.m., we received a call in relation to an Unknown Trouble complaint involving a serious assault. Information received was that a woman had been stabbed several times by a man known to her inside their shared residential building. Greater Sudbury Police, Paramedics and Fire arrived on scene to attend to the woman who was in critical condition after suffering serious in
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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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Requesting Assistance to Locate 39 year old Jonathan Cushing
[223 words] 12/21/2021 3:45am
UPDATE Around 4:50 p.m. on December 22, 2021, 39 year old Jonathan Cushing was located on Larch Street and was arrested on a First Instance Warrant by Members of our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) and Intelligence Units. We would like to thank everyone who shared the media release and those who contacted Police with information. Your assistance is always greatly appreciated. ORIGINAL We are reques
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24 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Murder After Stabbing on Lisgar Street
[386 words] 12/15/2021 10:43am
UPDATE The deceased man has been identified as 39-year-old Jeffery Drysdale. We are releasing his name with his family’s permission. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this very difficult time. As the investigation is ongoing, the 24-year-old man arrested for the violent attack has now been charged with First Degree Murder, Ass
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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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Requesting Public Assistance - Arrest Warrant - 28 year old Illays "Elliot" Mohamed
[306 words] 9/15/2021 10:15am
UPDATE This afternoon, September 27, 2021, Officer from Patrol Operations located and arrested 28 year old Illays "Elliot" Mohamed on Notre Dame Avenue. ORIGINAL Around 4:30 a.m. on September 14, 2021, we were called in relation to a serious Assault at a residence on King Street. Information provided was that two men had been involved in an altercation inside of the residence and one of the men ha
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Three Individuals Arrested and Charged After Assault on Murray Street
[356 words] 9/9/2021 7:48am
Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on September 8, 2021, we were called in relation to an Assault in the area of Murray Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that individuals could be heard fighting and that someone had been stabbed. Upon arrival, Officers located a 43 year old woman who had sustained what are believed to be stab wounds and a 43 year old man who had sustained injuries as a res
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43 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Numerous Child Pornography Offences
[365 words] 8/25/2021 7:46am
UPDATE Since the arrest of James “Jamie” Doucette on August 24, 2021, Detectives from our Internet Child Exploitation Unit have continued to investigate information related to the initial investigation. As a result, James Doucette has also been charged with the following offences: • Sexual Interference x3 • Sexual Assault (child) x3 • Sexual Assault (adult) • Invitation to Sexual Touching x2 •
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Assault on Elm Street
[306 words] 7/26/2021 10:06am
Just before 3:45 p.m. on July 22, 2021, we received a call regarding an Assault at the corner of Elm Street and Paris Street near the crosswalk. Information provided was that a man was seen assaulting a woman after he knocked her down and began to kick her multiple times. Officers arrived on scene, however, the man fled prior to Police arrival and the woman was no longer in the area. Around 5:30 p
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Final Report of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
[1281 words] 6/3/2021 8:17am
Today, June 3 rd, marks two years since the original release of the final reportof the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The report contained 231 Calls for Justice, which included some specific Calls for Police Services, such as: 9.2 We call upon all actors in the justice system, including police services, to build respectful working relationships with
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Cst. Travis Warnock
[357 words] 5/19/2021 7:44am
Meet Constable Travis Warnock: “As a member of Uniform Patrol, part of my responsibility is to speak with Survivors of Sexual Assault as the initial point of contact. Within this role, I liaise with the Detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division and make referrals to Sudbury and Area Victim Services. As the first point of contact in some of these cases, it is critical that Survivors know
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Julia Kinna
[363 words] 5/25/2021 5:04am
Meet Julia Kinna, Project Champion/Project Empower Coordinator with our Criminal Investigations Division: “As the Project Champion Coordinator, I work alongside detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division and closely with Sudbury & Area Victim Services . Project Champion promotes our online reporting method for Survivors of Sexual Assault, provides training to frontline officers, main
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44 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Human Trafficking-related Offences
[270 words] 5/13/2021 5:57am
In March of this year, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation into allegations of historical and ongoing Human Trafficking incidents involving a man from Greater Sudbury. Through the investigation, Detectives established reasonable grounds to arrest and charge the man responsible. Just before 2:45 p.m. on May 12, 2021, Detectives l
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Detective Constable Marc Belanger
[542 words] 5/4/2021 4:36am
As we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce you to members of our Criminal Investigations Division. These are the people who respond to Sexual Assault reports and assist Survivors of Sexual Assault in the healing process and pursuit of justice. Meet Detective Constable Marc Belanger: “My current role is a Detective with the Criminal Investigations Division.
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Detectives Recover Loaded Handgun After Foot Pursuit of Man Involved in Home Invasion
[674 words] 4/20/2021 6:43am
Around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, two men attended a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, held the resident at gunpoint and forced him into a vehicle. The three men then attended a residence on Northway Avenue where the two men forced their way into the residential unit and demanded money from the woman inside while displaying the firearm. Another resident of the building contacted Police and
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Not Gone in 60 Seconds - Two in Custody After Carjacking
[710 words] 4/16/2021 5:55am
Shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford. Information provided was that multiple men approached two other men outside of a residence and demanded the keys to the vehicle while holding the two men at gunpoint. The men then stole the vehicle and fled the area. One of the men sustained minor injuries as a
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Officers Arrest Men Responsible for Home Invasion with a Firearm on Attlee Avenue
[399 words] 4/17/2021 10:55am
Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 16, 2021, we received a call regarding a Home Invasion in progress. Information provided was that two men entered a residential building on Attlee Avenue and forced their way into one of the units by kicking in the door. Once inside the men began to assault the individuals inside the unit while displaying a firearms. Officers immediately arrived in the area and lo
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Hate-motivated Assaults Result in the Arrests of Three Youths
[339 words] 3/22/2021 9:01am
On March 18, 2021, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division were assigned to follow up on two incidents of Assault involving the same teen survivor. Both incidents took place at the beginning of March; however the incidents were not reported to Police until March 17, 2021. Videos of the assaults were posted on social media and depicted youths in two separate physical altercations in the
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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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27 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm
[196 words] 1/26/2021 9:04am
In the middle of December 2020, we received a call regarding a violent Sexual Assault that took place in Greater Sudbury. Further details of the incident will not be disclosed due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the identity of the woman involved. As a result of the investigation, Detectives in our Criminal Investigation Division have arrested and charged 27 year ol
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Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault After Early Morning Attack
[253 words] 1/19/2021 6:12am
Just before 3:00 a.m. on January 16, 2021, we received a call regarding an Unknown Trouble on Frood Road after a community member was flagged down by a woman who appeared to have been beaten. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the woman had been sexually assaulted by a man and when she declined his sexual advances he proceeded to physically assault her causing serious, life a
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Man Sustained Serious Injuries as a Result of Incident on Queen Street - Woman Arrested and Charged
[307 words] 1/11/2021 8:50am
Just after 12:30 p.m. on January 10, 2021, we were called in relation to an Unknown Trouble at a residential building on Queen Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man could be seen outside of the building and that he appeared to be bleeding. The man could be heard yelling that he had been stabbed. Officers quickly arrived on scene and found a woman outside of the building wi
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21 year old Man Charged with Aggravated Assault
[535 words] 1/11/2021 4:55am
Just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, Officers responded to an Assault at a residence in Greater Sudbury after information was provided that the home owner had two individuals subdued awaiting Police and Paramedic Services were requested for multiple individuals within the residence. In order to protect the identities of the victims, the location of the incident will not be released.
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Officers Safely Remove Woman from Residential Unit Intentionally Set on Fire
[542 words] 1/6/2021 5:06am
UPDATE Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, Members of our Intimate Partner Violence Unit located and arrested the 31 year old man on the outstanding Arrest Warrant on Elgin Street. He was held in Police custody overnight and attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (W.A.S.H.) Court on Saturday, January 9, 2021 to answer to the charges. He has since been remanded into custody by the
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Serious Assault on Cedar Street Leaves Man in Critical Condition
[484 words] 10/19/2020 4:46am
UPDATE Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020, Members of our Tactical Unit located the man responsible for the attack in a wooded area between Brady Street and St. Raphael Street. 38 year old Jonathan Cushing has been charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada; Attempt Murder Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Uttering Threats Obstruct Peace Officer Fai
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Serious Assault on Elm Street Sends Man to Hospital in Critical Condition
[378 words] 10/14/2020 1:23pm
UPDATE 2 We received information that Douglas Jeffries had traveled to Toronto in order to evade Police. This morning, information related to the ongoing investigation and the Arrest Warrant were provided to the Toronto Police Service and this afternoon, Douglas Jeffries was located and arrested for Second Degree Murder in Toronto. He will be transported back to Sudbury in order to attend Bail Cou
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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