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Detectives investigating sexual assaults linked to illegal after-hours bar on Cedar Street
[368 words] 12/19/2025 9:37am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is investigating multiple Sexual Assault complaints linked to an illegal after-hours bar previously located on Cedar Street. This establishment has been shut down by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO); however, there are concerns that a similar operation may open elsewhere. Due to the sensitive nature of these incidents, no information about surv
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Requesting assistance to identify individuals involved in a sexual assault and assault at Garson Pub
[277 words] 11/6/2024 6:22am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify two individuals involved in a sexual assault and assault on October 26, 2024, at Garson Pub on Birch Street in Garson. While at a Halloween Party at Garson Pub on October 26, 2024 (Friday, October 25 to Saturday, October 26), a community member was sexually assaulted on the dance floor around 1:55 a.m. by an unknown man described as being in hi
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57-year-old charged with sexual assault in historical investigation
[241 words] 4/29/2024 11:01am
In 2004, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a report of sexual assault involving a youth, however, at the time the survivor did not want to pursue criminal charges. In January 2023, Detectives in the Major Sex Crime Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division initiated the investigation as the survivor was ready to proceed with the court process and there is no statute of limitation when
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60-year-old man charged with numerous sexual violence-related offences
[241 words] 4/12/2024 9:33am
On April 9, 2024, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into an individual believed to have committed numerous historical sexual violence-related offences against individuals under the age of 18. Detectives arrested and charged 60-year-old, Marcel Armstrong with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Sexual As
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Officers investigating sexual assault – Seeking information related to individual responsible
[460 words] 4/2/2024 4:32pm
UPDATE Around 3:00 p.m. on April 5, 2024, a 31-year-old, man was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault. The individual will be held in police custody overnight and will attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on April 6, 2024, to answer to the charge. His name cannot be released at this time as the information has not yet been sworn to through the court process. Due to the sensitive
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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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86-year old Man Charged with Distribution of Sexually Explicit Materials Involving Youth
[563 words] 7/20/2023 10:46am
Since the year 2000, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has been receiving reports of incidents involving jars containing sexually explicit handwritten materials found in various locations throughout the Vermilion Lake area of Greater Sudbury. On July 12th, 2023, Greater Sudbury Police Service was notified that a community member had located a jar in the area of Gordon Lake Road, containing sexual
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26-year-old from Southern Ontario arrested in Nobel after committing sexual assault in Sudbury
[427 words] 7/10/2023 9:51am
Around 4:00 p.m. on July 8, 2023, officers were dispatched to a sexual assault. Information provided was that a youth in our community met an individual from Southern Ontario through a social media application and the individual had traveled to Greater Sudbury to meet the youth. The individual picked-up the youth in a vehicle and then drove to an empty parking lot where the individual threatened a
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58-year-old man arrested and charged with Sexual Assault-related offences
[245 words] 5/16/2023 6:06am
In September 2022 and March 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two separate complaints of Sexual Assault involving the same man. Both incidents involved youths under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and to protect the identities of the survivors, no further details will be provided. On May 11, 2023, Detectives from the Major Sex Crimes Section of our Crimin
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23-year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault
[221 words] 2/21/2023 9:56am
In 2022, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received complaints from two separate Survivors in relation to the same individual, 23-year-old, Sahibdeep Singh. Information provided was that this individual worked as an administrative assistant at Sudbury Family Health Organization in Greater Sudbury, however he was using his position to conduct physical examinations of patients resulting in sexual a
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61 year old man arrested and charged in relation to two separate sexual assault investigations
[235 words] 1/24/2023 10:39am
In September 2022, we received two separate complaints from two Survivors of Sexual Assault involving the same man who was in a position of power and authority when the attacks took place. The incidents occurred between January and September of 2022. Due to the sensitive nature of the incidents and to protect the Survivors’ identities, no further details will be provided. On December 19, 2022, a D
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Former Administrator at St. Charles College Arrested and Charged with Criminal Negligence
[243 words] 8/26/2022 11:42am
As a result of the investigation into the conduct of the 56 year old Teacher from St. Charles College who has been charged with multiple sexual offences related to inappropriate behavior and touching of students under the age of 16, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division have arrested and charged a former Administrator at the school. Due to the sensitive nat
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56 year old Teacher Arrested and Charged with Additional Sexual Offences
[323 words] 8/26/2022 10:17am
UPDATE On August 25, 2022, through the ongoing investigation, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, arrested 56 year old Michael Zanier in relation to additional complaints of inappropriate behaviour and touching involving students under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the Survivors’ identities, no further
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Greater Sudbury Overall Crime Severity Index Down 4.3 Percent
[778 words] 8/8/2022 10:13am
Every year, Statistics Canada issues a Crime Severity Index (CSI) report for Census Metropolitan Areas across Canada. The CSI is a measure of Police-reported crime that reflects the seriousness of offences by assigning a weighted value to crime types with a higher value being given to more serious crimes. For the first time since 2015, the overall CSI in Greater Sudbury is down. Between 2020 and 2
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56-year old Teacher from St. Charles College Arrested and Charged with Sexual Offences
[227 words] 6/30/2022 11:39am
On June 23 rd, 2022 we received a complaint of inappropriate behaviour and touching at St. Charles College, involving a 56-year old male teacher and students under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the Survivors’ identities, no further details will be provided. As a result of the investigation, on June 30 th, 2022, Detectives of the Major Crime Unit
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54 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Violence-related Offences
[303 words] 5/27/2022 9:10am
On May 25, 2022, Detectives entered into a Human Trafficking-related Investigation involving a youth under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the Survivor’s identity, no further details will be provided. On May 26, 2022, Detectives from our Integrated Crime Team and our Missing Persons Investigator from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investi
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Sexual Assault Review Committee
[126 words] 5/26/2022 6:22am
In 2017, the Greater Sudbury Police Service formed a sexual assault review committee in collaboration with community partner agencies. As a result, advocates from GSPS, Health Sciences North Violence Intervention Prevention Program (VIPP), Voices for Women, Centre Victoria Pour Femmes, YWCA Genevra House, Laurentian Universityand Sudbury and Area Victim Servicesmeet on a monthly basis to review ca
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84 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault and Exploitation in Historical Incident
[201 words] 5/13/2022 4:14am
In January 2022, we received a complaint of a historical Sexual Assault that occurred in 1989 involving, at the time, a youth under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the Survivor’s identity, no further details will be provided. On May 5, 2022, Detectives from the Major Sex Crimes Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged 84
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Sexual Assault
[281 words] 1/31/2022 6:07am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation, a 44 year old man has been identified, arrested and charged with Sexual Assault in relation to this matter. He will appear in Court on April 6, 2022 to answer to the charge. His name cannot be released as it has not yet been sworn to through the Court process. This is believed to be an isolated incident. We would like to thank the Public for your assistance
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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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Final Report of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
[1281 words] 6/3/2021 8:17am
Today, June 3 rd, marks two years since the original release of the final reportof the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The report contained 231 Calls for Justice, which included some specific Calls for Police Services, such as: 9.2 We call upon all actors in the justice system, including police services, to build respectful working relationships with
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Cst. Travis Warnock
[357 words] 5/19/2021 7:44am
Meet Constable Travis Warnock: “As a member of Uniform Patrol, part of my responsibility is to speak with Survivors of Sexual Assault as the initial point of contact. Within this role, I liaise with the Detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division and make referrals to Sudbury and Area Victim Services. As the first point of contact in some of these cases, it is critical that Survivors know
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Julia Kinna
[363 words] 5/25/2021 5:04am
Meet Julia Kinna, Project Champion/Project Empower Coordinator with our Criminal Investigations Division: “As the Project Champion Coordinator, I work alongside detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division and closely with Sudbury & Area Victim Services . Project Champion promotes our online reporting method for Survivors of Sexual Assault, provides training to frontline officers, main
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Detective Constable Marc Belanger
[542 words] 5/4/2021 4:36am
As we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce you to members of our Criminal Investigations Division. These are the people who respond to Sexual Assault reports and assist Survivors of Sexual Assault in the healing process and pursuit of justice. Meet Detective Constable Marc Belanger: “My current role is a Detective with the Criminal Investigations Division.
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27 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm
[196 words] 1/26/2021 9:04am
In the middle of December 2020, we received a call regarding a violent Sexual Assault that took place in Greater Sudbury. Further details of the incident will not be disclosed due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the identity of the woman involved. As a result of the investigation, Detectives in our Criminal Investigation Division have arrested and charged 27 year ol
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Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault After Early Morning Attack
[253 words] 1/19/2021 6:12am
Just before 3:00 a.m. on January 16, 2021, we received a call regarding an Unknown Trouble on Frood Road after a community member was flagged down by a woman who appeared to have been beaten. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the woman had been sexually assaulted by a man and when she declined his sexual advances he proceeded to physically assault her causing serious, life a
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UPDATE - Man Arrested and Charged - Woman Sexually Assaulted by Unknown Man on Bicycle
[338 words] 6/9/2020 10:18am
**UPDATE** On June 6, 2020, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from Patrol Officers attended a residence in Greater Sudbury and arrested 37 year old Michel Bussiere for Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that occurred on August 28, 2018. He has been remanded into custody and will appear in Court on June 11, 2020. A publication ban h
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43 Year Old Daycare Employee Charged with Multiple Sexual Related Offences
[240 words] 1/27/2020 11:20am
On January 13, 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was contacted by a concerned parent regarding allegations of Sexual Assault on a preschool aged child at a daycare located on John Street in Greater Sudbury. The incident was assigned to Detectives in the Criminal Investigations Division and the Internet Child Exploitation Unit. On January 25, 2020, 43-year old, Denis Chartier was arrested an