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ITSU officers arrest and charge two drivers for alcohol related offences
[727 words] 12/22/2025 4:44am
Incident #1 Just before 10:45 p.m. on December 19, 2025, members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) and Patrol Operations were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Municipal Road 80 in Val Caron, when officers witnessed a vehicle turn around prior to reaching the check point to avoid police. Officers conducted a traffic stop with the motor vehicle and determin
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Officers charge 10 drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend
[1389 words] 7/7/2025 7:53am
Incident #1 At 5:54 a.m. on July 3, 2025, patrol officers observed a motor vehicle on Bloor Street, where it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was sleeping. Officers conducted a traffic stop and had difficulty waking the driver. Officers also observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Officers were eventually able to wake the driver, who showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was arre
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Officers arrest and charge seven drivers with impaired operations
[1042 words] 5/20/2025 6:50am
Incident #1 Around 5:05 p.m. on May 16, 2025, while patrolling the downtown, an officer conducted a Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) check on a motor vehicle. The MTO check showed that the permit of the vehicle had expired. The officer initiated a traffic stop and detected signs of impairment from the driver. The officers conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) on the driver, who p
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Officers seize over $28,000 worth of illicit drugs and over $15,000 cash after traffic stop
[463 words] 12/27/2024 5:07am
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on December 23, 2024, an officer was conducting a general patrol in the area of Notre Dame Avenue when the officer witnessed a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Notre Dame Avenue and King Street to address the Highway Traffic Act violations of the driver. While speaking with the driver, it was determined that the
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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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Officers arrest two individuals for assault and extortion
[589 words] 10/21/2024 6:03am
Shortly after 4:40 a.m. on October 18, 2024, police were contacted in relation to an assault and theft reported after the fact. Information provided was that between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. two individuals had attended a residence on Francis Street in Hanmer where they assaulted and threatened an individual inside the home with a baseball bat. The two individuals took the person’s wallet, cellpho
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Officers seize $17,450 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Kathleen Street
[444 words] 8/12/2024 11:02am
Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Medina Lane in Greater Sudbury. While on patrol, officers saw a pick-up truck that appeared to have an insecure load in the back. Upon running the vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle came back as being uninsured. The officers followed the vehicle to Elm Street and then to Frood Road where the vehicle was seen
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31-year-old charged with impaired driving-related offences after single vehicle collision
[261 words] 8/6/2024 4:08am
At 7:05 a.m. on May 2, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received multiple traffic complaints regarding a pick-up truck being driven erratically while travelling Eastbound on MR 35 towards Sudbury. As the traffic complaints were being received by our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre, the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision where the driver sustained life-threatening inju
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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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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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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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Three People Arrested After Robbery in Laneway
[521 words] 3/22/2023 6:27am
Around 5:50 p.m. on March 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Old City Hall Lane in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 39-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries from the attack. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through the investigation it was determined that three individuals had violent
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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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DEU Arrest and Charge Three Individuals in Relation to Drug Trafficking Investigation
[384 words] 6/15/2022 11:55am
At the beginning of June, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began a Drug Trafficking Investigation into a community member believed to be dealing Fentanyl and Cocaine. It was believed that the drugs were being supplied by a person from Southern Ontario. As part of the investigation, Detectives from our DEU applied for and were granted a Search Warrant for an address on
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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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Man Spends Night at Hotel Brady After Falling Asleep at the Wheel
[462 words] 11/18/2021 9:12am
Around 4:05 p.m. on November 16, 2021, we received information regarding a possible impaired driver. The driver appeared to be passed out at the wheel while at the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue at Kathleen Street. The driver then began driving the vehicle up Notre Dame Avenue almost striking several other cars on the roadway before turning onto King Street. Once on King Street the driver proce
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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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Community Member Distracts Impaired Driver Until Police Arrive
[312 words] 6/25/2021 9:47am
Last week, Scott, a keen community member contacted Police regarding an impaired driver. Yesterday, Constable Hinds, Auxiliary Member Powell and Constable Kitchikake had the opportunity to thank Scott in person. Last week, Scott found himself in a situation where he came across an impaired driver. Scott recognized clear signs of impairment and immediately contacted Police. Scott was able to distr
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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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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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Suspicious Persons Call Results in Seizure of Over $13,000 Worth of Drugs
[418 words] 1/12/2021 5:36am
Just before 11:30 p.m. on January 10, 2021, we were called in relation to a Suspicious Persons after a group of unknown individuals were seen entering an underground parking lot off of Elgin Street in Greater Sudbury. When Officers arrived they located a vehicle that appeared to have multiple people inside. As Officers approached the vehicle to speak with the individuals, they could see in plain v
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Several Charges Laid on New Year’s Eve, including Assault Peace Officer and Operation While Impaired
[582 words] 1/2/2021 5:50am
On New Year’s Eve, our Traffic Management Unit checked 371 vehicles in Greater Sudbury to ensure sober driving. In total, 12 Approved Screening Device tests and 11 Mandatory Alcohol Screening tests were administered; four Impaired drivers were charged; 18 Highway Traffic Act violations and five other Criminal Code charges were laid. At 8:45 p.m., plain clothes officers observed a motor vehicle at
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Impaired Driver Arrested with Over $24,000 Worth of Drugs
[318 words] 12/24/2020 5:06am
Around 3:20 p.m. on December 23, 2020, we were called in relation to a Suspicious Vehicle on Clinton Avenue. Information provided was that the driver and passenger appeared to be unconscious and that there was a child in the back seat. Officers and Paramedics arrived on scene. The driver, passenger and child were cleared medically by Paramedics; however the driver showed visible signs of impairmen
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Man Responsible for Robbery at Gunpoint at Local Pharmacy Arrested and Charged
[346 words] 11/4/2020 9:37am
Around 10:00 a.m. on November 1, 2020, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred at a pharmacy on Bancroft Drive. Information provided was that a man entered the pharmacy, pulled out what was believed to be a handgun and demanded narcotics. The man fled the pharmacy with an unknown quantity of prescription drugs. A K9 track was conducted in the area, however, it was later learn
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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