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Officers arrest two individuals in downtown core for illicit drug trafficking
[380 words] 8/7/2025 10:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Central Community Response (CRU) Unit and Patrol Operations remain commitment to disrupting the trafficking of illicit drugs in the downtown core and throughout our jurisdiction. Street-level drug trafficking poses a significant threat to the safety, security and well-being of our community. On August
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Arrest Leads to Seizure of Over $32,000 in Illicit Drugs
[453 words] 7/30/2025 9:30am
On July 29 th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information regarding a wanted individual believed to be in the area of Somerset Street. The individual was known to have an outstanding warrant for Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code. Officers from our Community Response Unit (CRU) attended the area and observed a U-Haul truck pe
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18-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery on the Kingsway
[253 words] 4/29/2025 9:08am
Just before 10:55 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2025, officers were dispatched to a store on the Kingsway in relation to a Robbery in progress. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, stole a packaged desktop computer and threatened staff by stating he was armed with a knife. The individual then fled on foot prior to police arrival. Officers arrived in the area and located th
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Officers arrest four individuals and seize drugs, replica firearms and cash
[526 words] 5/5/2025 7:17am
Around 4:50 p.m. on May 4, 2025, officers were dispatched to a property on Van Horne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were seen in the park armed with what were believed to be firearms. Officers arrived in the area and located the individuals matching the descriptions provided. Officers saw that one of the individuals appeared to be ca
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Officer seize $44,000 in illicit drugs during impaired driving investigation
[380 words] 3/12/2025 7:46am
Just after 9:50 p.m. on March 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to an establishment on Algonquin Road in relation to an alleged impaired. Information provided was that there was an occupied vehicle running in the parking lot, however there were concerns about the driver’s sobriety to be operating the vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle with its interior lights on and the en
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CRU officers arrest individual on outstanding warrant and locate $117,000 worth of drugs
[433 words] 2/6/2025 9:31am
Just before 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2025, officers from the Community Response Unit (CRU) were on bike patrol downtown when they located an individual who was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants on Elgin Street. The officers had information that the individual may be in possession of a firearm, therefore they requested additional units attend the area prior to affecting the arrest. Sho
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Officers seize 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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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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Officers seize over $48,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Frood Road
[424 words] 10/21/2024 5:35am
Just before 10:55 p.m. on October 20, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Frood Road when a vehicle that smelled of Cannabis was travelling in front of the marked police cruiser. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Frood Road to check on the sobriety of the driver. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or registration for the vehicle, however provided a name to the officers o
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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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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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Grand Theft Auto
[620 words] 3/18/2024 6:07am
Around 10:10 p.m. on March 17, 2024, officers from our Traffic Management Unit and Patrol Operations Division were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Bancroft Drive in Greater Sudbury when officers saw the driver of a dark pick-up truck intentionally attempt to evade the spot check. Upon seeing the police cruisers and officers, the driver made an abrupt stop by enterin
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Detectives arrest 37-year-old in connection to home invasion and robbery
[495 words] 1/12/2024 12:30pm
On January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section located and arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ost from British Columbia in relation to a home invasion that occurred on December 5, 2023 on Haig Street in Sudbury and a robbery that occurred on January 9, 2024 on Paris Street in Sudbury. 37-year-old, Christopher Ost has been charged with th
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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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Officers arrest individual for Robbery and (birthday boy) K9 Roy recovers stolen cash
[295 words] 11/1/2023 6:15am
Shortly before 8:55 p.m. on October 31, 2023, officers were dispatched to a Robbery that had just occurred at a convenience store on Regent Street. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, approached the counter, displayed a knife and demanded money. As the employee was attempting to gather the cash, the individual grabbed the till from the register and fled the store on foot
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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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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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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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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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Weapons Complaint on Durham Street Leads to the Arrest of Two Men
[368 words] 6/22/2022 4:51am
Around 9:35 a.m. on June 21, 2022, we were called in relation to a Weapons complaint on Durham Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that two men were seen exchanging what was believed to be a hand gun. Minutes later, Patrol Officers arrived in the area and located the two men based on the description that had been provided to our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre. The two men we
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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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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Robbery on Falconbridge Road
[238 words] 3/2/2022 10:41am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance to identify the man responsible for a Robbery at a convenience store on Falconbridge Road on January 24, 2022. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. a man entered a convenience store on Falconbridge Road, approached the cash, showed a knife and demanded money. The man fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash by driving away in a pick-up truck prior to Police ar
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31 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Scary Situation at Tim Hortons in Azilda
[289 words] 1/6/2022 8:33am
Around 11:40 a.m. today, January 6, 2022, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at the Tim Hortons in Azilda. Information provided was that a man had entered the restaurant and a staff member saw what was believed to be a firearm in the waistband of his pants. Members of our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre remained on the phone with the staff member as Members of Patrol Operations
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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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Hot Pursuit Ends in Arrest and Seizure of Over $63,700 Worth of Drugs
[477 words] 7/6/2021 5:12am
Around 5:30 p.m. on July 5, 2021, we received a call regarding a suspicious person at a residence on College Street. Information provided was that a man appeared to be armed with brass knuckles and was believed to be intoxicated by drugs. Officers arrived in the area, saw the man and confirmed that he was armed with brass knuckles. Upon seeing the Police cruisers, the man took off running down an
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Dumb Luck for Lottery Ticket Thief - Man Arrested After Robbery at Convenience Store
[310 words] 5/31/2021 7:54am
Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on May 24, 2021, a man wearing a face mask entered a convenience store on Lasalle Boulevard, approached the cash register and displayed a knife while demanding money from the employee. The man took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and then proceeded to take Lottery tickets before fleeing the store on foot. The employee was not injured during the interaction
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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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Man Arrested in Connection to Two Robberies in Val Caron
[340 words] 4/13/2021 11:59am
On April 8, 2021, as part of an ongoing investigation into recent Robberies that took place in Val Caron, Detectives from our Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Val Caron. Upon executing the Search Warrant, Detectives located the man believed to be responsible for both Robberies, as well as, the knife used in at least one of the incidents. The firs
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UPDATE - Three Individuals Charged - Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs After Robbery
[1070 words] 2/24/2021 8:21am
UPDATE On February 19, 2021, we received information that wanted party, 24 year old Jayson Wright staying at another establishment in the South End of Greater Sudbury. Based on the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter, as well as, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant and a Criminal Code of Canada Search Warrant due to believed presence
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Officers Respond to Over 255 Calls for Service over the Weekend
[951 words] 2/1/2021 6:38am
Over the weekend, our Officers responded to over 255 Calls for Service and worked collaboratively with our community partners to address situations that placed the health, safety and well-being of our community at risk. On Friday night, January 29, 2021, we received a call regarding a traffic complaint after a vehicle was seen striking a stop sign and then continuing on well below the speed limit
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Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs from Room in Motel After Robbery
[727 words] 1/29/2021 6:15am
As a result of the following investigation, we are requesting the Public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Jayson Wright as he is wanted on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for numerous offences including; Assault with a Weapon, Robbery Using a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,00
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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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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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UPDATE 2 - Woman Arrested for Second Degree Murder - Homicide of 75 year old Man
[535 words] 1/8/2021 6:31am
UPDATE 2 Through the investigation, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division identified the person believed to be responsible for the murder of 75 year old Robert Keskinen. Just before 2:15 p.m. on January 7, 2021, Detectives from our Major Crimes Section with the assistance of members of our Integrated Crime Team located the woman on Kathleen Street. The woman was taken into custody wi
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K9 Track After Robbery Leads to Officers Locating Unresponsive Man in Need of Medical Assistance
[349 words] 12/22/2020 5:09am
Around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2020 we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a food establishment on Kathleen Street. Information provided was that a lone man entered the store, approached the cash, showed a knife and demanded money. The employees immediately contacted police and the man fled on foot without getting any cash. No one was injured during the inter
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Requesting Assistance to Locate 34 year old Ty Thrush in Connection to Six Robberies
[516 words] 11/19/2020 10:28am
UPDATE On Friday, December 11, 2020, Patrol Officers located and arrested 34 year old Ty Thrush on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery x6 and Disguise with Intent x6 in connection to the local Robberies that occurred between November 7 and November 15, 2020. He will be held in Police custody in order to attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Saturday, December 12, 2020 to answer to th
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Weapons Complaint and Indecent Act After Man Exposes Himself to Jogger
[327 words] 9/22/2020 4:45am
Around 5:35 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020, we received a Weapons complaint outside of an establishment on Lorne Street in Greater Sudbury. Prior to receiving the call, a man approached a woman while she was jogging on Lorne Street. The man exposed himself to her causing her to run from him. The same man then approached two people playing basketball on Logan Street. The man began yelling at th
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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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Scratch Tickets - A BEAR Necessity During Convenience Store Robbery
[338 words] 3/30/2020 6:28am
Around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lasalle Boulevard. A man had entered the store with his face covered, displayed a knife and stole over $700 of scratch tickets before fleeing the area on foot. The employee was not injured during the interaction. Patrol Officers arrived on scene minutes later and
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B.E.A.R. Unit Arrests Man for Three Robberies and Conducts Search Warrant on Lasalle
[292 words] 12/6/2019 10:22am
Shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit with assistance from the Tactical Unit arrested a 47-year old man on Lasalle Boulevard in relation to three Robberies. The Officers then executed a Search Warrant at a residential building on Lasalle in relation to these investigations. The three Robberies took place at convenience stores (two loca
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Weapons Complaint
[180 words] 5/25/2016 12:30pm
At approximately 12:00 p.m., Greater Sudbury Police Service Officers responded to a Weapons Complaint in the area of Falconbridge Road at Lasalle Boulevard. A male armed with a knife attempted to gain entry to a residence, but was prevented by the occupant. There were no injuries sustained during the incident. The male then fled on foot. He is described as being 5’7”, with short, dark hair, and is