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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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Five youths arrested in relation to Robbery on Bancroft Drive
[297 words] 9/12/2025 6:46am
Just after 8:40 p.m. on September 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to Bancroft Drive in relation to a Robbery. Information provided was that a group of youth had entered a convenience store and stole cases of alcohol. When the employee approached the youth outside the convenience store, one of the youths displayed what was described as a handgun. The youths fled the area on foot prior to police
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals after Robbery with a firearm in Garson
[377 words] 7/17/2025 4:48am
On July 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in Garson in relation to a Robbery with a firearm. Information provided was that two individuals attended the residence where a verbal altercation took place with those present inside the home. One of the individuals displayed a handgun while the other individual stole personal items from the victims. The two individuals then fled the scene
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UPDATE 4 – Assist to locate person involved and youth arrested in Peel Region – Clemow Ave Homicide
[853 words] 6/27/2025 10:38am
UPDATE 4 Based on the ongoing investigation into the homicide on Clemow Avenue on June 13, 2025, detectives have obtained images (attached) of an individual known as “W’ or “Felix” believed to be involved in the shooting. The individual is described as being between 5’10” – 6’2” tall. It is believed that the individual sustained an injury to his right hand during the incident. It is also believed
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UPDATE 2 – 19-year-old, man arrested - Officers investigating shooting on Clemow Avenue
[617 words] 6/16/2025 4:51am
UPDATE 3 As detectives continue to investigate the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, a tip-line has been allocated to assist in gathering relevant information from community members. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 extension 2320. UPDATE 2 Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, on Clemow Avenue, officer
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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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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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DEU and ERU execute CDSA search warrant on Pearl Street
[323 words] 2/25/2025 3:51am
On February 21, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Pearl Street in Greater Sudbury. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals fr
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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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31-year-old charged with numerous firearms offences after incident on College Street
[402 words] 12/31/2024 5:26am
Shortly after 8:35 a.m. on December 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint at a residential building on College Street. Information provided was that three individuals were involved in a verbal altercation leading to one of the individuals pointing what was described as a handgun at the other individuals. The individual with the alleged handgun then left the residential unit and
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Officers stop driver for impaired driving and locate loaded handgun
[411 words] 12/16/2024 7:00am
Around 2:15 a.m. on December 15, 2024, officers were patrolling the downtown core as part of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign when an officer saw a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner. The vehicle was seen speeding, braking suddenly, making unsafe turns and not coming to a full stop at a four-way stop intersection. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Paris Street at Van
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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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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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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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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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DEU seizes over $271,200 in drugs during search warrant on St. George Street
[348 words] 8/4/2023 6:41am
In July 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant a
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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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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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Officers Seize Over $540,000 in Drugs and Arrest Three Men From Southern Ontario
[542 words] 1/12/2023 10:10am
On January 10, 2023, Detectives from our Integrated Crime Section (I.C.S.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) began an investigation into a group of individuals from Southern Ontario who were believed to be in Greater Sudbury trafficking illicit drugs. Around 7:30 p.m. on January 11, 2023, members of our Emergency Response Unit
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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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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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Officer Seizes Over $15,500 Worth of Drugs After Aggressive Driving Incident
[364 words] 6/23/2022 5:00am
Around 1:45 p.m. on June 19, 2022, a Patrol Officer was in the area of Elgin Street and St. Anne Road when he saw a 2013 four-door, grey Volkswagon Jetta being driven in an erratic manner. The Officer began to strategically follow the vehicle in order to avoid a pursuit as he believed that the driver would attempt to flee from Police. As the Officer approached the intersection of Patterson Street
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There is No Such Thing as a Routine Call
[390 words] 3/7/2022 5:53am
Around 6:20 p.m. on March 4, 2022, Officers attended a residence on Sable Street in Greater Sudbury in order to arrest an individual on reasonable and probable grounds for Criminal Harassment. When Officers arrived at the residence, the man exited the home with what appeared to be an explosive device, pulled the pin from the device and threw it towards the Officers. The device began to dispense sm
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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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Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street - Officers Seize Two Replica Handguns
[439 words] 11/12/2021 8:55am
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on November 11, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man was seen pointing what was described as a handgun at another person. Officers arrived in the area and located a man matching the description of the potentially armed party walking with a woman on Mountain Street. Both individuals
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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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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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Man Charged with Pointing Replica Firearm and Uttering Threats
[454 words] 2/9/2021 6:52am
Around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2021, we were called in relation to a Weapons complaint at a residence on O’Neil Drive West in Garson. Information received by our 911 Emergency Communications Centre was that when the caller knocked on the front door of the residence he was met by a man holding what was believed to be a handgun. The man pointed it at his head and threatened to kill him. Th
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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 and Replica Firearm Seized After Incident on Old City Hall Lane
[246 words] 8/26/2020 5:44am
At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, we received a call regarding a man waving around what was believed to be a handgun on Old City Hall Lane off of Durham Street downtown. Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located a man matching the description walking down the laneway. Officers also located the weapon on the ground where they originally saw the man. The man was placed under arres
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Search Warrant Execution Leads to Arrest of Individual from Southern Ontario
[228 words] 4/27/2020 6:56am
York Regional Police Hold Up Squad and members of the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (ICT) embarked on a Firearms offence investigation that lead to obtaining a search warrant for an address on Leslie Street. On the evening of the 25 thof April, members of the York Regional Police, GSPS ICT, with the assistance of GSPS Tactical Unit attended the address and executed the Search Warran
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Crime Doesn't Stop for a State of Emergency
[497 words] 3/20/2020 4:49am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., on March 19, 2020, Officers fro