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Officers seize over $42,000 in illicit drugs, firearm and CEW after traffic stop on Notre Dame Ave
[516 words] 7/9/2025 5:59am
Shortly after 9:05 a.m. on July 8, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Notre Dame Avenue at King Street in relation to a suspicious vehicle and persons. The complainant stated that there were a group of individuals in the laneway, who were believed to be selling drugs and armed with a firearm. Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and individuals believed to be involve
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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 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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23-year-old arrested and charged after pointing a gun at multiple people
[369 words] 10/24/2024 5:01am
Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024, police were dispatched to a residential unit on Albinson Street in relation to a Weapons complaint reported after-the-fact. Information provided was that around 3:00 p.m. a community member had attended the unit as it was supposed to be unoccupied. Upon entering the unit, the community member found two individuals inside the residence. One of the indiv
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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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Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions
[597 words] 8/6/2024 7:14am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene. Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasi
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Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court
[447 words] 7/4/2024 8:22am
Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fle
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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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Barricaded person taken into custody without incident in Wahnapitae
[334 words] 4/11/2024 5:46am
Around 11:45 a.m. on April 10, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in Wahnapitae in relation to an individual wanted for a Robbery that occurred on April 5, 2024 at an establishment on Lasalle Boulevard. When officers arrived on scene, the individual barricaded himself inside the residence. Patrol officers made multiple attempts to establish communications with the individual inside the
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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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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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16-year-old believed to be responsible for shooting at Overtime Sports Bar arrested in Toronto
[610 words] 4/29/2023 11:06am
UPDATE 2 Around 7:35 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2023, the Toronto Police Service arrested the 16-year-old believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting at Overtime Sports Bar in Greater Sudbury. The youth has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Murder Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose Carrying concealed weapon Unauthorized possession of a p
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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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Provincial Joint-forces Guns and Gangs Team and GSPS DEU Seize 2.7 Kilograms of Cocaine
[638 words] 3/31/2023 6:58am
The Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Police Service and with assistance from the Durham Regional Police, has arrested six people after identifying a drug trafficking operation reaching from the Greater Toronto Area to Sudbury. The PGNG and Greater Sudbury Police Service began the investigation in August of 2022. On March 29, 20
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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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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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Two Youths Arrested and Charged After Shooting Community Members with Pellet Gun
[452 words] 8/19/2022 10:21am
Shortly after 11:35 p.m. last night, August 18, 2022, we received two Weapons complaints involving the same vehicle and the same individuals. Information provided was that a dark-coloured SUV was being driven in the area of Walnut Street and Lorne Street when one of the individuals inside the vehicle used a pellet gun to shoot a man walking in the area. Shortly after the first call, a second call,
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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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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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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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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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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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You Have the Right to Remain Silent - You Do Not Have the Right to Purchase or Possess a Silencer
[496 words] 3/6/2020 7:40am
On January 27, 2020, the Canadian Border Service Agency (C.B.S.A.) intercepted a parcel being shipped through Canada Post from an exporter in China to an address in Greater Sudbury. C.B.S.A. Officers examined the parcel discovering a firearm silencer/suppressor sold under the disguise of a solvent trap or a fuel filter. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) has determined that devices with