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Police, OFM and Coroner’s Office investigating death at Energy Court after tent fire
[275 words] 1/13/2026 3:42am
UPDATE The deceased individual has been identified as a 38-year-old, woman and her next of kin has been notified. Her identity will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her loved ones during this difficult time. We continue to work in collaboration with the Coroner’s Office and the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of death a
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Officers investigating suspected arson on Notre Dame Avenue – Person of interest
[296 words] 11/3/2025 5:53am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation, officers identified the person believed to be responsible for the fire at a local business on Notre Dame Avenue on November 1, 2025. On November 5, 2025, officers arrested and charged 30-year-old, Dylan Savard with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Arson – Disregard for human life Arson – Damage to property Breach of Probation He
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Officers investigating suspicious fire at vacant building on Paris Street
[183 words] 5/22/2025 7:47am
Around 10:00 p.m. on May 21, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) received a call from a City of Greater Sudbury Municipal Law Enforcement Officer regarding a structure fire at a vacant building on Paris Street. Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire while GSPS officers were dispatched to provide traffic control while firefighters were on
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Officers respond to barricaded person on Hanna Avenue in Capreol
[343 words] 4/2/2025 3:46am
Around 10:55 a.m. on April 1, 2025, Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a structure fire on Hanna Avenue in Capreol. Fire Services arrived on scene to extinguish the fire and an individual became aggressive with firefighters. The individual then barricaded himself inside the residence prior to police arrival. Members of Patrol Operations set-up containment of the residence while Emerg
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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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43-year old man Arrested and Charged with Arson after Fire on Bancroft Drive
[283 words] 11/22/2024 10:47am
Shortly after midnight on November 20 th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a vehicle and structure fire at a residence on Bancroft Drive. Through investigations by Patrol Operations officers and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, it was determined that the fire wa
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Seeking information related to fire on Regent Street resulting in severe injuries
[232 words] 4/3/2024 10:19am
Just after 2:00 a.m. this morning, April 3rd 2024, Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to the area of the Food Basics and the House of Kin on Regent Street in relation to a dumpster that was on fire. While on route, a second call was received advising that a man had been discovered in the same area, having sustained severe burns to his body. The man was
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Fire on Young Street in Capreol
[218 words] 1/25/2024 4:07am
Just before 7:45 p.m. on January 24, 2024, officers were dispatched to Young Street in Capreol to assist Greater Sudbury Fire Services with scene control as firefighters were actively trying to suppress a residential fire. While firefighters were attempting to clear the building and extinguish the fire, the building collapsed injuring three volunteer firefighters. The individuals were transported
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Residential Fire on Park Avenue in Hanmer
[186 words] 12/24/2023 2:40pm
Around 3:55 a.m. on December 23, 2023, members of the City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and the Greater Sudbury Police Service were dispatched to an address on Park Avenue in Hanmer in relation to an explosion and residential fire. The explosion and subsequent fire affected three houses in the area. The fire was extinguished by firefighters. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division
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Early Morning Fire on Richard Lake Road Results in Arrest of 36-Year Old Man
[397 words] 10/14/2022 11:59am
Just before 4:00 a.m. on October 13th, 2022, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a campground office building on 2550 Richard Lake Road in Greater Sudbury. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters determined it to be suspicious and contacted Police at approximately 5:45 a.m. Officers from our Patrol Operations and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Divi
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Individual Pronounced Deceased After Being Located During Fire Incident on Buchanan Street
[295 words] 4/8/2022 10:47am
Around 9:35 a.m. this morning, April 8, 2022, we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services in order to assist with traffic control in the area of Buchanan Street as Firefighters were responding to a residential fire. Upon extinguishing the fire and clearing the building, Firefighters located an unconscious person inside one of the residential units. The individual was transported
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Deceased Person Located by Firefighters After Residential Fire
[268 words] 3/25/2022 12:02pm
Around 9:50 a.m. we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services in relation to a deceased person located inside of a residence after Firefighters responded to a residential fire on Tedman Avenue. Information provided was that Firefighters had extinguished the fire in a residential unit and upon clearing the residence, they located a deceased person. At this time, police are attempti
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Suspicious Fires at Two Local Businesses Appear to be Targeted and Connected
[332 words] 3/17/2022 4:21am
Shortly after 6:20 a.m. on March 16, 2022 we received a call to assist City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services as Firefighters were responding to a structure fire at a local business on Regent Street in Greater Sudbury. Officers attended the area in order to close Regent Street in both directions while Firefighters extinguished the fire. Upon extinguishing the fire, the incident was determined to be
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Requesting Assistance - Dash Camera Footage - Arson on Lasalle Boulevard
[171 words] 2/25/2022 6:09am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in relation to an Arson on Lasalle Boulevard the night of February 22, 2022. Around 11:45 p.m. on February 22, 2022, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a structure fire at 1212 Lasalle Boulevard. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters determined the fire to be suspicious and contacted Police. Detectives from the Major Crime Section of ou
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Person(s) Responsible for Arson on Eyre Street
[227 words] 10/6/2021 9:34am
Around 7:20 a.m. on October 1, 2021 we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Eyre Street. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters deemed the fire to be suspicious and contacted Police. At the time of the fire, the building was abandoned. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident, however, the structure did
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Two 34 year old Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
[953 words] 4/30/2021 10:44am
UPDATE 4 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified a third and fourth person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 8:30 p.m. on April 27, 2021, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged 34 year old Jared Herrick and 34 year old Phillippe Jeannotte with the followi
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UPDATE - 48 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
[770 words] 4/26/2021 4:46am
UPDATE 3 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified a second person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 3:25 p.m. on April 24, 2021, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged 48 year old Fernard Bolduc with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada
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UPDATE - 25 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
[633 words] 4/21/2021 10:44am
UPDATE 2 Through the investigation, Detectives have identified at least one person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members. Around 2:30 p.m. on April 20, 2021, Officers arrested and charged 25 year old Liam Stinson with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Party to the Offence of First Degree Murder x3 Party to the Offen
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UPDATE - Third Community Member Dies After Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue
[431 words] 4/19/2021 6:34am
UPDATE On April 16, 2021, the 33 year old woman who had sustained critical injuries during the fire was pronounced deceased at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto after being airlifted there on April 11, 2021 due to the severity of her injuries. Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends and all those impa
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Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue Early This Morning Claims Lives of Two Community Members
[393 words] 4/11/2021 11:51am
Shortly after 5:00 a.m. this morning, Sunday, April 11, 2021, we received a call from City of Greater Fire Services as Firefighters were on scene of a structural fire at a residential building on Bruce Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Through the investigation, it has been determined that there were four individuals inside of the unit where the fire originated. One of the individuals, a 37 year old man
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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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Suspicious Fire on Finni Road Under Investigation
[199 words] 8/27/2020 11:55am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 18, 2020, we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services regarding a residential fire on Finni Road in Wahnapitae. Fire Services had responded to the fire around 1:45 a.m. and Firefighters had determined the fire to be suspicious in nature. The damage to the residence was extensive and two people were inside the home when the fire started. A 48 year o
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Man Responsible for Shed Fire at Restaurant on Regent Street Charged with Arson
[236 words] 8/12/2020 5:32am
We received a call around 9:15 p.m. on August 10, 2020 from Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the property of a restaurant on Regent Street. Firefighters extinguished the shed fire and determined it to be suspicious. Officers arrived on scene and initiated an investigation into the incident. Just before 8:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Detectives