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DEU seizes over $31,000 in illicit drugs and $12,175 in cash after search warrant on Demorest Avenue
[294 words] 1/14/2026 3:28am
On January 13, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Demorest Avenue where two people were located and arrested
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24-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery at convenience store on Elm Street
[415 words] 12/17/2025 3:38am
Around 10:40 a.m. on December 16, 2025, officers responded to a Robbery at a convenience store on Elm Street at Beatty Street. A 63-year-old, man (employee) was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit in the head with a bottle and assaulted by the person responsible for incident. The individual responsible for the Robbery fled on foot prior to police arrival. Off
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Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrests and Firearm Seizure on Jean Street
[593 words] 11/28/2025 7:51am
On November 27, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting an investigation into individuals suspected of trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. During the course of the investigation, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Jean Street. As a result, one adult from Greater Sudbury and one youth from the Greater Toronto Area
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Officers arrest 29-year-old for drug trafficking offences and seize $30,000 worth of illicit drugs
[298 words] 11/19/2025 10:04am
Around 10:40 p.m. on November 18, 2025, officers were conducting a compliance check on a high-risk individual currently bound by multiple court-ordered release conditions including house arrest when the individual was found to be outside of his residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Brady Street and Grey Street and took the individual into custody without incident. As a result of searchin
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Officers arrest & charge two individuals for drug trafficking after search warrant at 1960 Paris St
[346 words] 11/6/2025 9:43am
On November 5, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residential unit at 1960 Paris Street. During the execution of the search
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and cash after CDSA search warrant at 720 Bruce Avenue
[329 words] 10/10/2025 7:41am
On October 9, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation involving individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residential unit at 720 Bruce Avenue. Seven people were located inside the apartment and arrested fo
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32-year-old, man arrested and charged after barricaded person incident on Eva Street
[400 words] 9/26/2025 5:50am
Around 5:20 p.m. on September 25, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Eva Street in relation to a Neighbour Dispute involving a possible firearm. Information provided was that two residents of the building had been involved in an altercation and one of the residents was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Officers from Patrol Operations arrived on scene and set-up co
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Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street
[488 words] 8/30/2025 7:44am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the double homicide on August 29, 2025, detectives have obtained images of three men believed to be involved in the incident. Images of the three individuals are attached. Anyone with information related to the identities of the three men or their whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately at 705-675-9171 extension 2320. Based on the results o
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Officers arrest two people after CDSA search warrant on Frood Road
[294 words] 8/26/2025 4:48am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Central Community Response (CRU) Unit and Patrol Operations remain committed 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 2
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Officers investigating shooting on Spruce Street
[181 words] 8/19/2025 5:22am
Just after 1:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a home invasion at a residence on Spruce Street. Information provided was that an individual had been shot and required immediate medical assistance. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers located a 58-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The individual was transported
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Illegal Cannabis Dispensary Investigation Leads to Arrest and Significant Seizure
[431 words] 8/8/2025 10:04am
In the summer of 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received a complaint from a concerned community member reporting that an illegal cannabis dispensary, known as “The Red Eyes,” had sold cannabis products to a 13-year-old youth. Members of the GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the complainant and launched an investigation under the Cannabis Act. On August 7 t
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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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Officers arrest 40-year-old man for historical IPV incidents
[315 words] 8/7/2025 7:13am
In July, officers from the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Unit began an investigation in relation to historical IPV incidents involving two individuals in our community. On August 5, 2025, 40-year-old, Robert Dorzek from Val Caron was arrested by members of our Emergency Response and IPV Units. The individual has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Cause U
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Illegal Psilocybin Dispensary Shut Down in Downtown Sudbury
[412 words] 8/1/2025 5:34am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has concluded a series of investigations into an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) dispensary operating under the name “Shroomyz” in downtown Sudbury. In November 2024, GSPS received multiple community complaints regarding the unauthorized sale of psilocybin, a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The s
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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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Over $125,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized Following GSPS Drug Trafficking Investigation
[302 words] 7/29/2025 10:22am
On Monday, July 28 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual suspected of trafficking illicit drugs within the Greater Sudbury area. As a result of the investigation, members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a targeted traffic stop on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on July 28 th, 2
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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 execute search warrant at illegal psilocybin dispensary downtown
[467 words] 7/3/2025 7:02am
In November of 2024, an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) dispensary opened in the downtown core. Psilocybin is a controlled drug under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and selling psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison. Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the building owner and the store employees for the purpose
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DEU detectives seize loaded handgun and $63,000 worth of drugs during warrant
[357 words] 5/23/2025 5:51am
On May 22, 2025, detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals from Southern Ontario wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. As a result of the investigation, detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response and K9 Units executed a warrant to enter a dwelling on Whittaker Street. Two individuals from Southern Ontar
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DEU and ERU arrest three people and seize $24,000 in illicit drugs
[499 words] 4/24/2025 6:10am
On April 23, 2025, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a traffic stop on Notre Dame Avenue and arrested two individuals, both from Southern Ontario. As a result of the arrests and search of the indivi
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Officers charge three individuals with drug-related offences after traffic stop on Lorne Street
[322 words] 3/6/2025 7:25am
On March 4, 2025, detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of Patrol Operations, the Community Response Unit and the Emergency Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lorne Street in relation to individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the stop, the driver and two passengers from Greater Sudbury were arrested for drug charges
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Officers locate clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Chelmsford
[377 words] 3/6/2025 4:05am
On March 2, 2025, officers from Patrol Operations were dispatched to an address in Chelmsford for an assault complaint. During the initial assault investigation, officers received information that there may be a drug lab on the property. While conducting the investigation, officers observed what they believed to be an active methamphetamine lab. Officers arrested the individual, secured the reside
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DEU detectives seize $30,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Lorne Street
[357 words] 2/26/2025 6:30am
On February 25, 2025, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of Patrol Operations and the Community Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lorne Street in relation to individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As officers approached the vehicle, they could see the occupants throwing items into the back seat. While speaking with the occupan
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DEU and ERU execute CDSA search warrant on Pearl Street
[323 words] 2/25/2025 3:51am
On February 21, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Pearl Street in Greater Sudbury. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals fr
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Six individuals in police custody after home invasion on Lasalle Blvd
[660 words] 2/13/2025 10:13am
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 13th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a call regarding a home invasion and shooting at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard. The homeowner sustained minor injuries following a brief physical altercation, including a non-life-threatening wound from a gunshot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers observed three males fleeing the scene on foot. One su
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Three Individuals Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking Offences
[338 words] 2/11/2025 9:57am
On the morning of February 11 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Leslie Street in Greater Sudbury. Throughout the search of the reside
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Heavy police presence on Laurentian University campus
[195 words] 1/27/2025 7:20am
Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on January 27, 2025, officers were dispatched to the Laurentian University campus in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided to our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre was that an individual was armed with a gun and was threatening to take people hostage. Only one call was received from the individual claiming to be armed. The number associated to the phone
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Barricaded Person - 46-year-old Man Arrested and Charged
[219 words] 1/27/2025 3:29am
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on January 24, 2025, officers attended a residence on Falconbridge Hwy in Garson in relation to an altercation resulting in a barricaded person. Due to the heavy police presence, some area roads were closed for safety. Members of the Emergency Response Unit, K9 Unit and Negotiators attended the scene. At 6:05 a.m. on January 25, 2025, a 46-year-old man was taken into custo
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31-year-old charged with numerous firearms offences after incident on College Street
[402 words] 12/31/2024 5:26am
Shortly after 8:35 a.m. on December 30, 2024, officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint at a residential building on College Street. Information provided was that three individuals were involved in a verbal altercation leading to one of the individuals pointing what was described as a handgun at the other individuals. The individual with the alleged handgun then left the residential unit and
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Detectives seize $14,000 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Frood Road
[411 words] 10/11/2024 4:14am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024, Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) execut
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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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Officers investigating threat at Lasalle Secondary School
[203 words] 9/23/2024 7:50am
Shortly after 10:10 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2024, officers were dispatched to Lasalle Secondary School in relation to a threats complaint. Information provided was multiple staff members had received an email detailing an alleged bomb threat. School administration placed both the secondary and elementary schools in lockdown while awaiting police arrival. Officers arrived on scene and with
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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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Requesting assistance to identify person responsible for mischief to Pride flag painting on Minto St
[600 words] 8/9/2024 4:14pm
UPDATE Through a tip from a community member on August 14th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information that the man pictured below was believed to be frequenting a local establishment. Officers attended the establishment to speak with the man and were able to positively identify him as the individual responsible for the mischief to the Pride Flag painting on Minto Street. In a
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Wanted Person – 26-year-old Tyler Closs arrested on Canada-wide Arrest Warrant
[257 words] 8/9/2024 7:44am
On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad issued information related to a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant for 26-year-old, Tyler Closs for breaching a Statutory Release Order while serving a 4-year, 6-month and 10-day sentence for: Aggravated Assault x2 Assault Peace Office with Weapon or Imitation x2 Obstruct Public/Peace Officer Assault –
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Detectives investigating death in Bell Park
[450 words] 7/31/2024 5:03am
UPDATE 2 Detectives of our Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate the Sudden Death that occurred in Bell Park on July 31st, 2024. Police have confirmed the identity of the individual who was located deceased as 36-year old Pat Forgues. With the family’s permission, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is releasing his name in order to obtain additional information to progress the
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Officers seize $10,000 in illicit drugs and CEW
[339 words] 7/2/2024 4:09am
On July 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Officers from patrol operations, assisted by DEU arrested an individual on Lorne Street for breaching a court-issued release order. The individual was already facing drug charges and was on a release order while awaiting a
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DEU seize $78,500 in illicit drugs during drug trafficking investigation
[342 words] 6/19/2024 9:12am
On June 18, 2024, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting a drug investigation on a suspected drug trafficker. While conducting the investigation, Detectives witnessed the individual driving a vehicle despite being a prohibited driver due to a previous impaired driving conviction. Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations conducted a traf
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and counterfeit money during search warrant on Burton Avenue
[383 words] 6/14/2024 11:30am
This morning, June 14, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU),
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Police investigating threat at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School
[318 words] 5/30/2024 11:32am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation into the threats complaint at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, officers have identified the individual believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom in the school. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief. Based on prior involvement under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the youth has been released
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Police investigating threat at Lively District Secondary School
[323 words] 5/30/2024 3:42am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation, officers have identified the youth believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom at Lively District Secondary School. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief – Interrupt or Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property. Based on the investigation and in consultation with administration
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Police investigating threat at Ecole Notre-Dame
[226 words] 5/9/2024 4:03am
Around 2:30 p.m. on May 8, 2024, officers were dispatched to École Notre-Dame in Hanmer in relation to a threats complaint. A student located a handwritten message on a piece of paper warning of a threat to individuals at the school. The message did not detail the type of threat. The piece of paper was found in a bathroom in the school. The student brought the piece of paper to staff who contacted
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Police investigating threat at l’�cole secondaire catholique l’Horizon
[346 words] 5/6/2024 10:36am
UPDATE As a result of the investigation, officers have identified the youth believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom at l’École secondaire catholique l’Horizon. The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief – Interrupt or Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property. Based on the investigation and in consultation with adminis
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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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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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OPP-led GNG Enforcement Team and GSPS DEU seize nearly half a kilogram of Cocaine
[392 words] 4/12/2024 4:06am
Two individuals have been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Ontario Street in Sudbury by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU). The following items were seized: nearly half a kilogram of cocaine $2,440 in Canadian currency six cell
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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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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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Detectives investigating shooting on Brebeuf Avenue
[450 words] 3/11/2024 4:42am
UPDATE On Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service, 24-year-old, Gao Xo Vang from Southern Ontario was arrested in relation to the shooting that occurred on Brebeuf Avenue on March 10, 2024. Gao Xo Vang was transported back to the City of Greater Sudbury to answer to the following charges. Attempted Murder Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Unauthori
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DEU Seizes $19,400 in Drugs and $6,000 in Cash from Drug Trafficker
[294 words] 2/23/2024 8:17am
On February 17 th, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and the Ontario Provincial Poli
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Off-duty police officer arrested and charged after incident in Espanola
[329 words] 2/14/2024 3:55am
On February 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged 50-year-old, Melisa Rancourt with Assault, Uttering Threats and Cause a Disturbance in relation to an incident that occurred on February 11, 2024 in Espanola while off-duty. Melisa Rancourt has been a Constable with the Greater Sudbury Police Service since 2018. As a result, Chief Pedersen has launched an
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Detectives investigating homicide on Cabot Street
[466 words] 2/5/2024 3:42am
UPDATE Overnight, officers held the scene on Cabot Street as Detectives applied for a search warrant of the residence. Our Forensic Identification Unit processed multiple scenes and several witnesses were interviewed. The search warrant was executed on Saturday, February 3, 2024 and the scene has since been released. 30-year-old, Bradley Peltier of Wikwemikong appeared in bail court Saturday morni
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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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40-year-old shot during disturbance on Baker Street - two individuals arrested and charged
[462 words] 9/6/2023 9:19am
Around 6:55 p.m. on September 5, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Baker Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were involved in a disturbance inside the residence and that one of the individuals may have been shot. The individuals responsible for the shooting fled the scene prior to police arrival. Upon arrival officers locat
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30-year-old arrested and charged after incident on Morrison Avenue
[313 words] 9/5/2023 8:41am
Around 2:10 p.m. on September 2, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Morrison Avenue in relation to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers were told that the individual involved in the disturbance had left the area prior to police arrival. It was determined that the individual was wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants for Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Assault.
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DEU seizes over $62,500 in drugs and two firearms during search warrant on Bulmer Avenue
[389 words] 8/31/2023 11:08am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on August 30, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant at a residence on Bulmer Avenue.
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DEU seizes over $271,200 in drugs during search warrant on St. George Street
[348 words] 8/4/2023 6:41am
In July 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant a
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The nose, knows – K9 Roy assists detectives with vehicle search & seizure of over $67,700 in drugs
[434 words] 6/29/2023 11:32am
In the Spring of 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Around 9:45 p.m. on June 27, 2023, memb
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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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Requesting assistance to locate 19-year-old Noah Singh - Homicide at Overtime Sports Bar
[235 words] 5/12/2023 11:01am
We are requesting public assistance to locate 19-year-old, Noah Singh (images attached) as he is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to the homicide at Overtime Sports Bar on April 21, 2023; First Degree Murder (party to the offence) Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition Conspiracy to Commit Murder Utter Thr
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UPDATE – New images of person believed to be responsible for shooting at Overtime Sports Bar
[375 words] 4/28/2023 9:07am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on April 21, 2023 at Overtime Sports Bar in Greater Sudbury that took the life of a 22-year-old man, Detectives have obtained additional images of the person believed to be responsible. It is believed that the individual responsible for the shooting is a young person (under the age of 18), therefore Detectives have applied for and be
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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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22-year-old man dies after shooting at establishment on Notre Dame Avenue
[214 words] 4/22/2023 5:48am
Around 10:30 p.m. on April 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to Overtime Sports Bar on Notre Dame Avenue in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that multiple men were involved in a verbal altercation leading to one of the men shooting another man with a gun. The 22-year-old man sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by City of Greater Su
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Police Investigate Threat at St. Charles College
[348 words] 3/7/2023 4:17am
UPDATE Through the investigation, it has been determined that the youth mentioned in the post is not responsible for the post and that the post originated from a fake account used to target the youth. The Greater Sudbury Police Service Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the incident to determine the origin of the post. We have determined that there is no risk to staff and st
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Requesting assistance to locate 46 year old Brent Liefers - Wanted on 6 outstanding arrest warrants
[205 words] 2/17/2023 8:19am
UPDATE 46-year-old, Brent Liefers has been arrested on the six outstanding arrest warrants in relation to Intimate Partner Violence. He will attend Bail Court today, March 15, 2023 to answer to the charges. We would like to thank the public for its assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 46-year-old, Brent Liefers as he is wanted on six outstanding
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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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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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UPDATE - Driver of Vehicle Arrested - Shooter Still Outstanding - Shots Fired on Grandview Boulevard
[469 words] 10/6/2022 9:10am
UPDATE As a result of the ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred on September 28, 2022 on Grandview Boulevard, Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations located and arrested the driver of the vehicle involved in the shooting. On October 5, 2022, Detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of the Integrated Crime Section located 19 year old Nolan Cormier on Not
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Shots Fired on Grandview Boulevard
[147 words] 9/29/2022 11:12am
Around 9:40 a.m. on September 28th, 2022, Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Grandview Boulevard. Officers responded to the area and attended a residence on Grandview Boulevard that had sustained damage caused by gunfire. No one was injured during this incident. Investigators are actively canvassing the area for witnesses and video footage that may hav
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25 year old Man Arrested in Toronto and Charged in Relation to Bomb Threat at Court House
[301 words] 8/8/2022 6:50am
At 10:30 a.m. on August 5, 2022, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre received a phone call regarding a Bomb Threat at Sudbury Court House on Elm Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a bomb had been left inside the Court House and that it was set to explode. Officers attended the area and set up containment of the building while additional Officers assisted with evacuating
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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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WANTED: Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating 36-year old Cordell Miller
[337 words] 7/21/2022 8:05am
UPDATE 2 - Arrested Just before 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2022, 36-year old Cordell Miller was arrested without incident by members of our Break Enter and Robbery Unit and Tactical Unit in the South End of Sudbury. Cordell was held at Police headquarters overnight and will attend WASH court tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd 2022 to answer to his charges. We thank the public for your assistance in this
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Two Hamilton Men Arrested and Charged for Kidnapping Sudbury Man
[429 words] 7/18/2022 6:27am
In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 16 th, 2022 a 51-year old man attended Greater Sudbury Police Service headquarters to report that he had been kidnapped by two men on July 7 th, 2022. The men drove him to a location in Hamilton, Ontario, where he was kept against his will for a duration of several days. The men recently brought him back to his residence in Greater Sudbury, upon which t
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UPDATE 2 - Derreck Elliott Arrested - Attempt Murder on Frood Road
[526 words] 7/14/2022 4:13am
UPATE 2 Last night, July 13, 2022, 29 year old Derreck Elliott was arrested and charged for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Attempt Murder Weapons Dangerous Assault Forcible Confinement Uttering Threats Overcome Resistance, Choking He was held in Police custody overnight and will attend Bail Court today, July 14, 2022 in order to answer to the charges. UPDATE Through th
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Volatile Situation on Fleming Street Ends Peacefully After Seven Hours
[444 words] 6/20/2022 9:50am
Around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Fleming Street in Val Caron in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a neighbour dispute had taken place that resulted in a man threatening to shoot community members outside of a residence. The man then attended the residence with what was described as a machete causing damage to the c
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DEU Arrest and Charge Three Individuals in Relation to Drug Trafficking Investigation
[384 words] 6/15/2022 11:55am
At the beginning of June, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began a Drug Trafficking Investigation into a community member believed to be dealing Fentanyl and Cocaine. It was believed that the drugs were being supplied by a person from Southern Ontario. As part of the investigation, Detectives from our DEU applied for and were granted a Search Warrant for an address on
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Two for One - BEAR Unit Arrest Two Men in Connection to Robbery on Notre Dame Avenue
[477 words] 6/6/2022 5:40am
Just before 1:10 p.m. on May 23, 2022, a man with his face covered entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue. The man then selected various items and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. An employee stopped the man and asked him to pay for the items resulting in the man pepper spraying all of the employees in the store. The man then fled the area on foot. The employees
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Arrest Made - Shooting at Walmart on Lasalle Boulevard
[747 words] 5/5/2022 4:55am
UPDATE 3 Through the investigation, it was determined that wanted party, Kaden Graham was believed to be inside of a residential unit on Montague Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter a Dwelling House in order to enter the residence. Around 9:20 p.m. on May 4, 2022, members of our Emergency Response Unit entered the residence and immediately took Kad
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48-year old Man Arrested and Charged for Attempt Murder on King Street
[343 words] 4/26/2022 7:18am
On April 25 th, 2022 at 7:51 p.m., we received a call in relation to an Unknown Trouble complaint involving a serious assault. Information received was that a woman had been stabbed several times by a man known to her inside their shared residential building. Greater Sudbury Police, Paramedics and Fire arrived on scene to attend to the woman who was in critical condition after suffering serious in
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Arrest Warrant for 20 year old Kaden Graham - Shooting at Walmart on Lasalle Boulevard
[638 words] 4/6/2022 10:08am
UPDATE 2 As a result of applying for and being granted an Arrest Warrant for the man believed to be responsible for the shooting, we are requesting the Public’s assistance to locate 20 year Kaden Graham (images attached). The Arrest Warrant is for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Attempted Murder with a Firearm Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of a Weapon f
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Man Charged with Utter Threats and Assault with a Weapon After Incident on Orell Street
[286 words] 4/1/2022 5:50am
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on March 31, 2022, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at a residential building on Orell Street in Garson. Information provided was that one of the tenants had attended another unit within the building, banged on the door and when the resident answered, the man displayed a baton and threatened the resident. The man then returned to his unit and barricaded hims
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Heavy Police Presence Overnight at Walmart on Lasalle After Shooting
[214 words] 4/1/2022 5:23am
Around 8:45 p.m. on March 31, 2022, we received a call regarding a shooting at the Walmart on Lasalle Boulevard. Information provided was that shortly before Police were called two men were involved in an altercation inside of the doors to Walmart where one of the men displayed a gun and shot the other man. The man responsible for the shooting fled the scene prior to Police arrival. Upon arrival,
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DEU Arrests Man from Southern Ontario and Seizes Close to $180,000 Worth of Drugs
[584 words] 12/9/2021 4:29am
As part of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its ongoing effort to address the opioid crisis impacting our community with a specific focus on drug distribution in the Downtown core. The DEU received information that an individual was actively selling illicit substances including Fentanyl in the West-end and the Downtown core of Greater Sudbury. The Integ
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Youth Arrested and Charged After Hate-motivated Lyrics Posted to Social Media
[233 words] 11/15/2021 9:55am
On November 11, 2021, we received a report in relation to a hate-motivated incident involving a young person. Information provided was that the young person had written lyrics to a song, recorded the lyrics and then posted the song to social media. The lyrics contained hateful and threatening comments directed towards another young person based on their sexual orientation, as well as, references t
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Gunshots Heard Early This Morning on Mont Adam Street
[245 words] 11/12/2021 3:18am
Just after 5:20 a.m. this morning, Friday, November 12, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint in the area of Mountain Street at Mont Adam Street. Information provided was that gunshots were heard by residents of the area. Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located multiple ammunition casings. Officers have closed Mont Adam Street from Mountain Street to Sunrise Ridge Dri
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Heroic Action Award: Cst. Jon Barry, A/Sgt. Dan Duguay and CGS Paramedic Chris Gilbert
[77 words] 9/23/2021 8:27am
WARNING: The following contains subject matter that may be triggering or disturbing to some readers (includes details of an attempt suicide). If you are in a crisis or feeling overwhelmed, please reach out for assistance. Call 911 in an emergency and/or where there is an immediate threat to your safety or the safety of others. Additionally, Sudbury and Area Victim Services (SAVS)is a 24/7 communit
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When it Rains, it Snows - DEU Officers Seize Almost $218,000 in Cocaine and Fentanyl
[472 words] 8/31/2021 12:38pm
In June of 2021, our Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U) of the Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) with assistance from the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (C.I.S.O.) initiated multiple investigations intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Gr
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Three Men Arrested and Charged with Attempt Murder After Incident at Laurentian University
[281 words] 7/30/2021 11:06am
Around 1:00 a.m. on July 29, 2021, we responded to an Assault complaint at Laurentian University. Upon arrival Officers found a 27 year old man unconscious in the wooded area on the University’s property. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services in serious condition. Later that day, Detectives in the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arr
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World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons
[490 words] 7/30/2021 4:16am
Today, July 30, 2021, is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is a criminal offence that involves the exploitation of a person through force, coercion, threat, fraud or deception, for the financial gain of the exploiter. Domestic Sex Trafficking, specifically, occurs when a person controls, manipulates and intimidates another person into providing sexual services where t
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Detectives Recover Loaded Handgun After Foot Pursuit of Man Involved in Home Invasion
[674 words] 4/20/2021 6:43am
Around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, two men attended a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, held the resident at gunpoint and forced him into a vehicle. The three men then attended a residence on Northway Avenue where the two men forced their way into the residential unit and demanded money from the woman inside while displaying the firearm. Another resident of the building contacted Police and
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Officers Arrest Men Responsible for Home Invasion with a Firearm on Attlee Avenue
[399 words] 4/17/2021 10:55am
Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 16, 2021, we received a call regarding a Home Invasion in progress. Information provided was that two men entered a residential building on Attlee Avenue and forced their way into one of the units by kicking in the door. Once inside the men began to assault the individuals inside the unit while displaying a firearms. Officers immediately arrived in the area and lo
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Hate-motivated Assaults Result in the Arrests of Three Youths
[339 words] 3/22/2021 9:01am
On March 18, 2021, Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division were assigned to follow up on two incidents of Assault involving the same teen survivor. Both incidents took place at the beginning of March; however the incidents were not reported to Police until March 17, 2021. Videos of the assaults were posted on social media and depicted youths in two separate physical altercations in the
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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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Man Charged with Pointing Replica Firearm and Uttering Threats
[454 words] 2/9/2021 6:52am
Around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2021, we were called in relation to a Weapons complaint at a residence on O’Neil Drive West in Garson. Information received by our 911 Emergency Communications Centre was that when the caller knocked on the front door of the residence he was met by a man holding what was believed to be a handgun. The man pointed it at his head and threatened to kill him. Th
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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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Joint-forces C.D.S.A. Search Warrant Leads to Seizure of Over $2,750,000 Worth of Drugs
[261 words] 2/3/2021 3:18am
On January 27, 2021, Detectives from the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad working in collaboration with our Drug Enforcement Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.) Search Warrant at a residence on Ontario Street in Greater Sudbury. During the Search Warrant, Detectives located and seized over 6,700 grams of Fentanyl and 418 grams of Cocaine with an estimated street value o
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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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Officers Safely Remove Woman from Residential Unit Intentionally Set on Fire
[542 words] 1/6/2021 5:06am
UPDATE Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, Members of our Intimate Partner Violence Unit located and arrested the 31 year old man on the outstanding Arrest Warrant on Elgin Street. He was held in Police custody overnight and attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (W.A.S.H.) Court on Saturday, January 9, 2021 to answer to the charges. He has since been remanded into custody by the
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Sudbury Secondary School Deemed Safe After Potential Bomb Threat
[233 words] 11/9/2020 5:25am
At 8:05 a.m., we received a call from the Principal at Sudbury Secondary School regarding a potential threat to the school. The school had received a bomb threat via email and immediately contacted Police. The school initiated its protocols and students and staff were safely evacuated. Officers arrived on scene in order to determine the credibility and validity of the potential threat. Officers, w
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D.E.U. and O.C.E.B. Seize 490 Doses of Fentanyl During Three C.D.S.A. Search Warrants
[413 words] 11/6/2020 10:56am
Background The Opioid Crisis consistently demonstrates the devastating effects of Opioids on our community, the province and the nation due to accidental overdoses. In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section (I.C.S.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigat
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Weapons Complaint in Chelmsford
[351 words] 9/30/2020 7:15am
On September 29 th, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m., we received a call regarding a weapons complaint at a residence on Shirley Street in Chelmsford. A man was believed to be in possession of a gun and ammunition, and could be heard unzipping a gun case and racking the gun several times, causing a woman in the residence to fear for her safety. The woman, who is known to the man, fled the residenc
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Serious Assault on Cedar Street Leaves Man in Critical Condition
[484 words] 10/19/2020 4:46am
UPDATE Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020, Members of our Tactical Unit located the man responsible for the attack in a wooded area between Brady Street and St. Raphael Street. 38 year old Jonathan Cushing has been charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada; Attempt Murder Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Uttering Threats Obstruct Peace Officer Fai
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Cannabis Investigation in Val Caron
[676 words] 9/18/2020 11:48am
Cannabis Act Background: Although cannabis possession and production has been legalized, it is regulated and it has always remained a criminal offence to produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of both the provincial and federal legislation, specifically the Cannabis Act. It remains the role of Police to enforce and investigate criminal cannabis incide
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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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Almost $2 Million of Cannabis Seized From Large Grow Operation and Extraction Lab in Chelmsford
[605 words] 9/4/2020 5:46am
Cannabis Act Background Although cannabis possession and production has been legalized it is regulated and it has always remained a criminal offence to produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of both the provincial and federal legislation specifically the Cannabis Act. A criminal enterprise begins when those involved begin exploiting the Health Canada
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Man Wanted for Serious Assault and Robbery with a Firearm Arrested by Tactical and K9 Officers
[422 words] 7/30/2020 1:05pm
This morning, Thursday, July 30, 2020, we received information that a Wanted Party was at a residential building on Beatty Street in Greater Sudbury. The 38 year old man was wanted in connection to a Break and Enter, Serious Assault and a Robbery with a Firearm that took place on July 26, 2020 at a residence on Frood Road. The victim, a 36 year old man sustained serious injuries as a result of the
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Sometimes You're Flush and Sometime You're Bust(ed) by D.E.U. With Over a Kilo of Cocaine
[468 words] 7/24/2020 9:41am
In July of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on July 23, 2020, Members of our I.C.T. as
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51 year old Man Charged with First Degree Murder After Shooting in Hanmer
[333 words] 7/13/2020 4:51am
Around 7:00 p.m. last night, Sunday, July 12, 2020, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint outside of a residence on Rita Street in Hanmer. Information received was that a man had attended a social gathering at the residence with a gun and had shot another man multiple times after the two had gotten into an altercation. Other individuals at the residence were able to get the gun away fro
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Update – Second Man Arrested – Serious Assault on Ferndale Avenue, Sudbury
[582 words] 7/4/2020 7:57am
UPDATE 2: On July 12, 2020 the Greater Sudbury Police Service learned that the 45 year old man who was the victim of this assault had succumbed to his injuries in hospital. As a result, the charge against the 48 year old man will be upgraded from Attempted Murder to Second Degree Murder. The man remains in custody. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the man. His name will
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Incident Resolved Peacefully: Barricaded Man on Beatty Street
[305 words] 6/30/2020 10:51am
At 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30 th, 2020, we received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Beatty Street in Sudbury involving a dispute. Patrol Officers arrived on scene where it was determined that a man was armed with a weapon. The man, in crisis, barricaded himself inside the residence. Beatty Street and the surrounding area were immediately contained by Police to ensure public sa
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35 year old Man Arrested and Charged with CDSA Offences
[265 words] 6/19/2020 4:24am
In June of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Based on this investigation, on June 17, 2020, 35 year old Adrian McCurvin from Southern Ontar
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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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Man Arrested After Stabbing at Apartment Building on Paris Street
[323 words] 4/28/2020 10:45am
Just before 1:55 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, we received a call of a Weapons Complaint in relation to a stabbing at an apartment building on Paris Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a 56 year old man inside of a residential unit within the building. The man had sustained a stab wound and was transported to the hospital by Paramedics with non-life threatening injuries. The man respon
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Search Warrant Execution Leads to Arrest of Individual from Southern Ontario
[228 words] 4/27/2020 6:56am
York Regional Police Hold Up Squad and members of the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (ICT) embarked on a Firearms offence investigation that lead to obtaining a search warrant for an address on Leslie Street. On the evening of the 25 thof April, members of the York Regional Police, GSPS ICT, with the assistance of GSPS Tactical Unit attended the address and executed the Search Warran
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Shots Fired at Residence on MR 80 in Val Caron
[271 words] 4/20/2020 5:21am
**UPDATE** A 25 year old man from Greater Sudbury has been arrested and charged with Extortion and Criminal Harassment in relation to this incident. The man has been remanded into custody with a court date of April 23, 2020. The investigation into the matter is ongoing and anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call our Criminal Investigations Division at 705-675-9171. **ORIGI
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Second Man Arrested and Charged in Connection to Cedar Street Homicide
[392 words] 4/7/2020 11:58am
*UPDATE* On November 15, 2019, a 17 year old young man was fatally stabbed on Cedar Street in Greater Sudbury. On November 16, 2019, 18 year old Steffin Rees was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder. As a result of further investigation by Detectives in our Criminal Investigations Division, an 18 year old man was arrested on April 5, 2020 and charged with the following under the Criminal
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Crime Doesn't Stop for a State of Emergency
[497 words] 3/20/2020 4:49am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., on March 19, 2020, Officers fro
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Early "Snow" Storm After Police Seize Over Half Kilo of Cocaine
[419 words] 2/27/2020 5:03am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) initiated multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. In January, a Drug Investigation was initiated in relati
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Another 80 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[407 words] 2/20/2020 10:27am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., on February 20 th, 2020, Police from the Greate
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High-Risk Vehicle Stop Leads to Arrest of Five Individuals Connected to Shooting
[550 words] 2/10/2020 6:51am
Just before 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2020, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at a residential complex on Whittaker Street. The information provided was that a man had been shot and the person responsible had fled the scene. Minutes later, Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that a 24 year old man had sustained a serious gunshot wound and was going to be transported to ho
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CDSA Search Warrant Leads to Another Significant Drug Bust
[257 words] 2/7/2020 11:06am
During the early morning hours of February 7 th, 2020, a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) Search Warrant was executed by members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police OCEB (Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau) at a residence on Elthelbert Street in Greater Sudbury. A quantity of hydromorphone tablets, Methamphetamines and Suboxone ta
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Over 3,050 Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[466 words] 1/24/2020 10:11am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 1:00 pm, on January 23 rd2020, police from the Greater Sudb
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Request Assistance to Identify Suspects in Home Invasion
[177 words] 1/22/2020 5:49am
At around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20 th, 2020, two men entered a residence on Bloor Street in Sudbury, violently assaulted the two residents inside and robbed them. The two victims were taken to hospital where they were treated for extensive injuries and subsequently released. It has been reported that the two male suspects are in their mid-twenties and were wearing dark clothing at the time
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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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D.E.U. Detectives Seize Over $62,000 Worth of Drugs During C.D.S.A. Search Warrant
[352 words] 11/8/2019 6:10am
Over the past few months, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U.) conducted an investigation into a Greater Sudbury resident who was believed to be trafficking deadly “purple heroin” (a fentanyl and heroin mixture) in a residential area full of children. Simple exposure to a small amount of “purple heroin” could be lethal. Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019,
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Heavy Police Presence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford After Hostage Situation
[355 words] 9/26/2019 8:15am
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, we received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford involving multiple individuals. Patrol Officers arrived on scene and through additional information that was gathered as part of the investigation, it was determined that the incident was a hostage situation involving a 26 year old woman being held ho
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UPDATE – Man in Custody - Heavy Police Presence on McKenzie Street in Chelmsford After Hostage Situation
[502 words] 9/26/2019 2:15pm
**UPDATE** Just before 2:30 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police Tactics and Rescue Unit and Emergency Response Unit made entry into the residence and took the man into custody. The 43 year old man is being charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Weapons Dangerous Careless Use of a Firearm Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Pointing a Firearm Forcible Co
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Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter
[191 words] 8/23/2017 7:15am
Shortly before 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Greater Sudbury Police received a call from a City of Greater Sudbury employee in regards to what was perceived to be a verbal threat directed towards Animal Shelter employees. Through the investigation it was determined that there was no offence committed. There was a miscommunication and a misunderstanding in relation to the choice of words
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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