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Hibernation is on hold as the B.E.A.R. Unit strikes again
[371 words] 12/19/2025 4:35am
Members of the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested an individual following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. On December 18, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen on December 14, 2025. The vehicle was parked at an address on Frood Road when an individual exited the building a walked to the vehicle. Officers approached the individual on foot while a
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BEAR Unit arrests multiple prolific offenders in series of thefts from L.C.B.O.’s
[371 words] 12/11/2025 6:50am
Over the past two weeks, the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit has arrested multiple individuals believed to be responsible for a significant series of thefts targeting local L.C.B.O. locations. It is believed that the total loss value is over $30,000. Over the past several months, L.C.B.O. stores across Greater Sudbury have experienced an increase of theft-related incidents. Through a coord
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Project Paris leads to 21 arrests and the recovery of $150,000 worth of stolen property
[232 words] 11/13/2025 10:48am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to the safety, security, and wellness of our community members. In response to concerns expressed by residents and community partners at 1920 and 1960 Paris Street, officers conducted Project Paris between October 27 and November 7, 2025. This proactive initiative focused on individuals who posed a risk to public safety through bail compliance c
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Ongoing efforts by the B.E.A.R Unit leads to high-profile arrests and safer streets
[358 words] 10/30/2025 7:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit remains committed to community safety and well-being through proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, and strengthening partnerships that enhance public safety across Ontario. Recently, the BEAR Unit has been involved in high-profile investigations and arrests, identifying and apprehending prolific offenders respon
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BEAR Unit recovers $73,250 in stolen property after residential B&E’s
[343 words] 10/23/2025 6:30am
On October 4, 2025, officers responded to a Break and Enter at a residence in the South End of Greater Sudbury where a significant amount of jewelry and electronic equipment were stolen from the home. As part of the ongoing investigation, officers in the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible and connected the individual to a separate residential B
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Officers arrest three individuals for numerous shoplifting incidents
[303 words] 10/21/2025 5:32am
Shoplifting continues to have a significant impact on local businesses and community safety. Beyond the immediate financial losses, these crimes increase costs for consumers, strain resources for business owners, and create an environment that undermines trust and security. We remain committed to addressing these offenses through reactive calls for service by Patrol Operations and proactive patrol
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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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BEAR Unit seizes over $200,000 in stolen property during search warrant in Wahnapitae
[244 words] 8/15/2025 9:25am
On August 9, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in at least five significant property-related crimes between 2015 and 2025. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section executed a search warrant at an address in Wahnapitae in relation to the investigation. During the search, detectives seized o
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GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform
[517 words] 7/31/2025 8:32am
Today, July 31, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was proud to host Hon. Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. “I commend the Greater Sudbury Police Service for their leadership in adopting the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard,” said Associate Solicitor General Zee Hamid. “This innovative tool gives
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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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Officers charge 10 drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend
[1389 words] 7/7/2025 7:53am
Incident #1 At 5:54 a.m. on July 3, 2025, patrol officers observed a motor vehicle on Bloor Street, where it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was sleeping. Officers conducted a traffic stop and had difficulty waking the driver. Officers also observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Officers were eventually able to wake the driver, who showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was arre
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30-year-old charged with numerous offences after aggressive driving incident in stolen vehicle
[320 words] 7/7/2025 4:41am
Just before 10:45 a.m. on July 5, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre received a traffic complaint regarding a red SUV that was being driven aggressively on the Kingsway. Further information provided was that this vehicle had struck another vehicle on the side of the road and fled the area. Around 10:50 a.m. another traffic complaint was received regarding the same vehicle. This time, i
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MORE THAN 7 KG OF FENTANYL, 12 KG OF COCAINE AND 4 FIREARMS SEIZED IN SUDBURY
[659 words] 6/17/2025 7:12am
Twenty-five individuals, many from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are facing a combined 197 charges under the Criminal Codeand the Controlled Drugs and Substances Actfollowing a 16-month investigation. In January 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began Project SATURA
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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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CRU officers seize close to $8,000 in drugs and recover stolen bicycle
[409 words] 5/14/2025 7:00am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. The Central Community Response Unit (CRU) is a specialty unit dedicated to consistent, visible police presence in our downtown core through reactive and proactive foot and bicycle patrols. From May 9-
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Officers charge individual after falsely reporting stolen vehicle
[268 words] 3/18/2025 4:51am
On March 16, 2025, officers were dispatched to a stolen motor vehicle complaint on Barrydowne Road. Information provided was that the vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of an establishment while the owner was inside. Officers determined that the vehicle was equipped with a tracking device and contacted the service provider to determine the current location of the vehicle. Upon speaking with t
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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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22-year-old arrested and charged with Robbery after incident on Lasalle Boulevard
[277 words] 9/26/2024 6:14am
Around 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a business on Lasalle Boulevard regarding a Robbery. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. The individual then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Just before 9:15 a.m. officers located an individual on Gary Street matching the description of the person resp
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Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 36-year-old Brent Bertrand
[334 words] 9/13/2024 6:26am
UPDATE Around 1:45 p.m. on September 13, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit located and arrested 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand on Pharand Street. We would like to commend the efforts of those involved in this investigation for quickly locating and arresting a violent offender. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand (image a
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Officers arrest nine drivers & lay numerous impaired-related charges over Labour Day weekend
[1088 words] 9/4/2024 9:31am
Over the Labour Day long weekend, officers arrested and charged nine drivers for impaired-related offences and laid numerous charges under both the Highway Traffic Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Five of the nine drivers arrested for Impaired Operation were charged as the result of traffic stops by officers on patrol. The drivers, ranging from 19 to 50 years of age were charged with different
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Officers arrest and charge 29-year-old for numerous offences after theft of vehicle and collision
[381 words] 8/16/2024 5:06am
Around 6:15 a.m. this morning, August 16, 2024, officers were dispatched to Main Street in Lively in relation to a theft of motor vehicle. Information provided was that the driver of a pick-up truck had attended an establishment on Main Street and while inside the establishment an unknown individual entered the vehicle and drove off. The vehicle was last seen being driven on MR55 towards Copper Cl
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Requesting assistance to identify driver involved in taxi impersonation frauds
[340 words] 8/1/2024 10:12am
Between July 20 and July 27, 2024, there have been multiple Fraud incidents reported in Northern Ontario involving what is believed to be the same vehicle, a grey Hyundai sedan (image attached) and the same individuals. The driver of the vehicle is described as an approximately 30-year-old, man with a small build, black hair, brown eyes and scruffy facial hair (image attached). The passenger is de
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Requesting assistance to identify driver involved in fail to stop and thefts of gas
[353 words] 8/1/2024 5:00am
We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver believed to be involved in a fail to stop and multiple thefts of gas. Just after 2:50 p.m. on July 14, 2024, an officer was on Larch Street downtown when he observed a vehicle being driven with unattached plates. Once on David Street, the officer initiated the emergency lights on the marked police cruiser to conduct a traffic stop, h
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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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BEAR Unit seizes over $25,500 in illicit drugs after driver tries to flee scene of collision
[444 words] 5/7/2024 11:41am
On May 3, 2024, members of the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a motor vehicle with unauthorized license plates being driven on MR35 in Chelmsford. Detectives from the BEAR Unit requested the assistance of Patrol Operations to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser, the driver began driving at a high rate of speed Elm Street. Due to the driver’s
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DEU seizes over $40,000 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Pine Street
[377 words] 5/2/2024 10:16am
On May 2, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who were believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), K
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DEU in collaboration with OPP-led Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team seize close to $39,000 in drugs
[324 words] 3/26/2024 4:25am
On March 22, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual from Greater Sudbury who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team arreste
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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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BEAR Unit seizes $59,000 in drugs, over $60,000 cash and $20,000 in stolen property
[461 words] 3/11/2024 9:48am
On March 8, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in property-related crimes throughout Ontario. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested a 32-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman on property relat
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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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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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UPDATE – Located deceased - Requesting assistance to locate wanted party – 47-year-old Rick Jones
[348 words] 11/11/2023 10:56am
UPDATE Around 10:30 a.m. this morning, November 11, 2023, members of our Search and Rescue Unit located 47-year-old, Rick Jones deceased in the wooded area West of McNeil Boulevard, North of the railway tracks while conducting an evidence search in relation to the murder of Carol Fournier. A post-mortem will be conducted through the Coroner’s Office on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to assist in dete
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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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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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23-year-old arrested for Attempt Murder after stabbing on Pine Street
[332 words] 6/12/2023 10:29am
Just before 9:40 a.m. on June 11, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Elm Street at Lorne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a man appeared to have been stabbed and required medical attention. Upon arrival officers located the 29-year-old man who was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious, life-threatening
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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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Three People Arrested After Robbery in Laneway
[521 words] 3/22/2023 6:27am
Around 5:50 p.m. on March 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Old City Hall Lane in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 39-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries from the attack. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through the investigation it was determined that three individuals had violent
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UPDATE 2 - 33 year old Man Charged with Murder in Relation to Double Homicide at Hotel
[752 words] 12/28/2022 5:34am
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the double homicide at a local hotel, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division have been granted an Arrest Warrant for 33 year old Joel Roy for First Degree Murder x2 as well as Attempted Murder of an 18 year old man who was present during the shooting, however he was not injured. Joel Roy has also been charged wit
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Officers Add Three Names to Santa's Naughty List in Connection to Over 15 B&E's
[516 words] 12/23/2022 8:30am
Over the past week, officers have located, arrested and charged three individuals in connection to at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between August and December of this year. On December 18, 2022, officers were dispatched to a business on Barrydowne Road after a man attempted to gain access to the building via the roof. The man fell through the ceiling and landed inside the business where he
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Detectives Investigating Double Homicide at Hotel on Paris Street at Walford Road
[559 words] 12/20/2022 5:04am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation, it has been determined that two of the individuals in police custody were not involved in this incident, however, they have been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 in relation to the Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Both individuals attended Bail Court today to answer to the charge. The third individual, a 33 year old man from Great
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18 year old Man Arrested After Robbery at Convenience Store on Lorne Street
[361 words] 12/8/2022 9:31am
Shortly after 9:35 a.m. this morning, December 8, 2022, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lorne Street. Information provided was that a man had entered the store, approached the cash, became aggressive with the employee behind the counter and then stole the cash till from the register. The man fled on foot prior to police arrival. The employ
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The Grinch who Tried to Steal Christmas
[372 words] 11/29/2022 9:43am
On November 27 th, 2022 just after 9:00 p.m., Officers attended a residential area in Azilda in response to what appeared to be a Theft in progress. Information provided by the witness was that at approximately 8:47 p.m., a woman was observed parking her vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Poulin Street, then proceeded to exit the vehicle, walk up the driveway and unplug two lit, decorative
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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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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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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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Requesting Assistance to Locate Owners of Items Recovered During Search Warrant
[536 words] 8/19/2022 6:55am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in order to locate the rightful owner(s) of items that were recovered during a Search Warrant as some of the items that Officers seized have not yet been reported stolen to Police. Businesses and educational institutions are asked to take inventory of items in order to determine whether or not equipment is missing. The following items were recovered: •
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Officers Arrest Three Men in Connection to Two Break and Enters at the Sudbury Arena
[471 words] 8/3/2022 11:08am
Over the past three days, Officers have arrested and charged three individuals in relation to two separate Break and Enter incidents at the Sudbury Arena. Around 5:10 a.m. on August 1, 2022, Officers responded to a Break and Enter in progress. Upon arriving on scene, Officers were provided with a description of the individual responsible for the B&E. Additional Officers set up containment of the b
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Honouring Our Brother in Blue and Friend, Sergeant Richard McDonald
[695 words] 7/28/2022 3:57am
Today, July 28th, we honour and remember our Brother in Blue and friend, Sergeant Richard McDonald. While deploying a spike belt across a roadway on July 28th, 1999, Sgt. Rick McDonald was fatally injured when he was struck by a stolen vehicle that was fleeing police in the early hours of the morning. Sgt. McDonald was a 12-year veteran of the Service. He was survived by his wife, mother, brother
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Youth Involved in Stolen Vehicle Incident After Fleeing Police
[352 words] 7/4/2022 6:31am
Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on July 2, 2022, an Officer was in the area of Valleyview Road in Val Caron when he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2015, dark grey, two-door Dodge Challenger, however, the driver of the vehicle drove around the marked police cruiser with its emergency lights activated and accelerated at a high rate of speed heading West on Valleyview Road. Additional Officers arr
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Stolen Vehicle and Identify Woman Responsible for Hit and Run
[417 words] 6/20/2022 5:20am
UPDATE The stolen vehicle has been located abandoned in Southern Ontario. The woman responsible for the Hit and Run is still outstanding. Anyone with information related to the Stolen Vehicle/Hit and Run incident or the identity of the woman responsible is asked to contact us at 705-675-9171. ORIGINAL Just before 5:40 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022, a community member attended a food establishmen
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Person Responsible for Theft of Motor Vehicle and B&E
[290 words] 1/5/2022 11:06am
Around 9:30 p.m. on January 4, 2022, a community member attended a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. At the time, the community member was driving a 2010 Grey Nissan Versa Note. The community member left the vehicle running and quickly attended the store. Minutes later the community member returned to the parking lot only to find that the vehicle was gone. Early this morning,
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Cat(alytic) Reflexes Lead to Two Arrests
[329 words] 11/2/2021 11:14am
Just before 12:30 a.m. this morning, November 2, 2021, we received a call regarding a Suspicious Person outside of a residence on Ramsey View Court in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that two men were seen underneath a parked vehicle and it appeared that they were attempting to remove parts from the vehicle. A short time later, Officers arrived in the area and saw two men fleeing the sce
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UPDATE - 24 year old Man Arrested - Erratic Driving and Hit and Run Incidents Longyear Drive
[599 words] 9/22/2021 5:47am
UPDATE Around 6:15 p.m. yesterday evening, September 21, 2021, we received a call regarding a man matching the description of the driver involved in the incidents earlier that day. Information provided was that the man was seen in the area of Falconbridge Highway and Longyear Drive. Officers attended the area and located the man. Officers confirmed that it was the man believed to be involved in th
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Officers in Area of Falconbridge Hwy and Longyear Drive After Erratic Driving/Hit and Run Incidents
[416 words] 9/21/2021 7:01am
Around 9:30 a.m. we received a call regarding an erratic driver in the area of Cote Boulevard in the Valley. Information provided was that the driver of a pick-up truck was doing donuts in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was then seen being driven into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision in the area of Skead Road. The driver fled in the vehicle prior to Police arrival. Fortunat
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UPDATE 3 - ARRESTED - 32 year old Kyle Smith - Homicide Investigation
[974 words] 9/9/2021 6:11pm
UPDATE 3 Around 9:30 p.m. Members of our Emergency Response Unit located and arrested 32 year old Kyle Smith in the area of Falconbridge Road. 32 year old Edgar “Kyle Smith” has been charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada; First Degree Murder Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Failure to Stop at the Scene of a Collision Fai
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UPDATE 2 - Arrest Warrant for 32 year old Kyle Smith - Homicide Investigation
[801 words] 9/9/2021 5:16pm
UPDATE 2 Around 5:05 p.m. this evening, September 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Falconbridge Road. Information provided was that two individuals entered the convenience store, threatened the employee, pepper sprayed multiple people inside the store and stole various items before fleeing the area on foot prior to police arrival.
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28 year old Man Involved in Robbery and Erratic Driving Incident Arrested
[422 words] 9/3/2021 6:49am
Around 10:30 a.m. on September 2, 2021, we received a call from an establishment on Riverside Drive in relation to a Robbery that had just occurred. Information provided was that a man had driven a truck into the front of the building, attended the pharmacy inside and stole narcotics along with other items. The driver then fled the scene in the vehicle. Minutes later we received a call regarding a
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BEAR Unit Arrests Man in Connection to Numerous Commercial Break and Enters in New Sudbury
[382 words] 7/14/2021 9:59am
Between April 15 and July 4, 2021, eight commercial Break and Enters were reported by local businesses in the New Sudbury area. The string of B&E’s was assigned to our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Team as it was suspected that the same individual was involved in all of the incidents. Through the investigation, Detectives identified a man believed to be responsible fo
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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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25 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Two Robberies and a Theft from Convenience Stores
[438 words] 5/18/2021 1:44pm
Around 10:35 p.m. on May 13, 2021, a man entered a convenience store on Kathleen Street, approached the counter, displayed a needle, threatened to stab the employee and stole cartons of cigarettes, as well as, various items. The man fled the area on foot prior to Police arrival. Members of our Emergency Response Unit including a K9 Unit attended the area in order to conduct a dog track; however th
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Police Week 2021: CSP Matt Pacan
[544 words] 5/13/2021 7:14am
As we continue to celebrate Police Week by recognizing our valuable and dedicated personnel, both Sworn and Civilian, we’d like to introduce you to CSP Matt Pacan of our Police Community Response Centre: Q: What is your name and the official name of your Unit? A: My name is Matt Pacan and I am a Community Safety Personnel (CSP) Coordinator. I work in the Police Community Response Centre (PCRC).
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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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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 Seize Drugs, Weapons and Explosives After Search Warrants on Moxam Road
[436 words] 2/22/2021 11:55am
On February 16, 2021, we received information that a resident on Moxam Drive in Lively was in possession of explosives and illicit drugs. Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into the matter. Based on the investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants for t
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Explosive Devices Located After Officers Respond to Weapons Complaint
[713 words] 2/8/2021 6:03am
UPDATE On Friday, February 12, 2021, through the ongoing investigation into this incident, Detectives applied for a second Search Warrant for the unit inside the residential building after information was provided that additional explosives may be located within the unit. Information provided was that an individual living in the unit came into possession of additional explosives after the initial
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Driver Asleep at Wheel Charged with Impaired by Drug - Officer Locates Over $20,400 in Drugs & Cash
[503 words] 2/4/2021 3:59am
Just after 10:30 p.m. last night, February 3, 2021, a member of our Traffic Management Unit located an idling vehicle outside of a building on Kathleen Street where the driver of the vehicle appeared to be asleep at the wheel. The vehicle appeared to be in drive and the driver appeared to have fallen asleep with his foot on the brake. Once the Officer was able to wake up the driver, the driver sho
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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 Arrested in Connection to Multiple Thefts of Catalytic Converters
[476 words] 1/18/2021 4:52am
At 10:40 a.m. on January 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Theft in progress on Montague Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man wearing dark clothing could be seen laying under a parked truck attempting to cut out the catalytic converter. Officers arrived on scene minutes later and went down the laneway where the man had been seen. The Officers found two catalytic c
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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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Man and Woman Arrested and Charged After Break and Enters
[368 words] 11/12/2020 9:19am
Just after 7:15 a.m. on October 15, 2020, we received a call from a business owner on Churchill Avenue after it was discovered that the business had been broken into overnight. A window of the business had been smashed and when the owner entered the business it was obvious that the business had been ransacked. Various items had been taken including cigarettes, drinks, electronics, scratch tickets
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Requesting Assistance to Locate 59 year old Mark Lucas - Arrest Warrant
[376 words] 10/29/2020 10:56am
UPDATE In late November 2020, Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police arrested Mark Lucas in relation to other matters. This morning, an Officer from our Courts Branch arrested and charged Mark Lucas on our outstanding Arrest Warrants. He was remanded into custody with a Court date of December 10, 2020 where he will answer to all of the charges. ORIGINAL On October 2, 2020, a man entered a loc
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Stolen Motor Bike and Identify Driver
[579 words] 9/2/2020 11:46am
UPDATE Just before 3:50 a.m. this morning, Friday, September 4, 2020, we received a call regarding an alarm at a business on the Kingsway and we were informed by the business owner that a Break and Enter had occurred. Upon arrival Officers searched the property and located a 2020 Grizzly quad and a 2021 YZ450F dirt bike stashed in the bush after having been removed from the showroom during the Bre
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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
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Police Stall Car Thief After Being Steered in the Right Direction
[366 words] 6/2/2020 6:58am
On May 28, 2020 members our Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit received information of a suspicious transaction attempt at a local luxury car dealership by an individual purchasing a vehicle valued at $77,000. The police investigation subsequently revealed that the vehicle was being purchased with counterfeit identification. Through collaboration with our Financial Crimes Unit, further invest
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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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Early Morning Incident Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Arrest of Man Responsible
[327 words] 1/27/2020 4:38am
Around 2:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, January 27, 2020, an Officer recognized a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier this month being driven on Bessie Street. The Officer followed the vehicle in his cruiser maintaining a safe distance until additional Police units were in the area. The driver of the vehicle abruptly turned off of Lasalle Boulevard onto Starlight Street pulling into the p
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Collaborative Police Response to Break and Enter in Progress Leads to Arrest of Two People
[394 words] 2/4/2020 10:19am
**UPDATE** As a result of the investigation, a vehicle used by the two individuals during the Break and Enter was located at the residence. Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Sault Ste. Marie in 1979, as well as, over $700 worth of Fentanyl, 16 tablets of LSD and 10 Codeine pills. The 49 year old man and 32 year old woman have been additio
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Request Assistance to Identify Suspects in Relation to Stolen Prosthetic Leg
[156 words] 1/23/2020 9:57am
At around 1:00 a.m. on January 23 rd, 2020, two unknown suspects entered a residence on King Street in Sudbury while the occupant of the residence was asleep. The two suspects took a pair of pants that were lying on the occupant’s bed, which contained the occupant’s wallet and prosthetic leg. The suspects then immediately fled the residence. Descriptors of the two suspects are unknown at this time
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Traffic Stop on Suspended Driver Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Seizure of Drugs
[443 words] 12/23/2019 5:57am
Just after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, an Officer saw a vehicle being driven by a man who was believed to be a suspended driver. The Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle finding the man in the driver’s seat and a woman in the passenger seat. Upon receiving information from the Emergency Communications Centre, it was confirmed that the man had three driving suspensions in r
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Woman Charged After Forging Documents for Fentanyl Patches With Street Value of Over $1.5M
[323 words] 12/11/2019 8:45am
In May of 2018, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation into an employee at a local pharmacy after concerns were brought forward by a co-worker. Through the investigation it was determined that between May 2016 and May 2018, the employee fabricated and forged over 225 non-existent prescriptions by entering falsified data into the pharmacy’s computer manag
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Plain Clothes Officers Seize $5,600 of Fentanyl After Witnessing Hand-to-Hand Transactions Downtown
[471 words] 12/2/2019 10:06am
On November 28 and 29, 2019, members of our Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T) with support from Patrol Operations and the Central Community Response Unit conducted focused patrols in the area of Elm Street, Cedar Street, Larch Street and Beech Street in relation to ongoing concerns of suspected illegal drug activity and loitering. Over the two-day initiative Detectives from the I.C.T. arrested five in
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Multiple Thefts of Poppy Boxes
[291 words] 10/30/2019 11:44am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in identifying the man responsible for multiple Theft of Poppy Donation Boxes, as well as, other donation boxes from local businesses. Since October 23, 2019, there have been six reported Thefts of donation boxes. We are asking businesses that have donation boxes to ensure that the boxes are accounted for. As a business owner or employee, if you notice t
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Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Break and Enter
[302 words] 10/24/2019 9:23am
Around 7:45 a.m. this morning, Thursday, October 24, 2019, an Officer attended Jeanine Street in Greater Sudbury in order to investigate a reported Break and Enter that had taken place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. When the Officer arrived in area, he began to check the various lots that are currently under construction. The Officer found a Suspicious Vehicle parked in one of the vacant lots. As
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32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue
[197 words] 5/24/2019 8:30am
32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue Just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday May 23, 2019, Greater Sudbury Police Service received a 9-1-1 weapons complaint, indicating someone had been stabbed at a residence on Mabel Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Uniform officers attended the residence and took one male into custody and three persons were transported to Health Sciences
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Recovered Stolen Property
[238 words] 10/13/2016 4:15pm
On the 13 thof October 2016 at 11:40 A.M. the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit concluded and investigation resulting in the arrest of a 45 yr old male who was responsible for stealing an enclosed utilitary trailer in the early morning hours on the 5 thof October 2016. The trailer and it’s contents have been recovered and returned to the victim. The arrested male