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CRU officers seize over $3,400 in illicit drugs after executing arrest warrant downtown
[394 words] 1/5/2026 5:19am
At 2:05 p.m. on January 3, 2026, members of the Community Response Unit (CRU) were conducting a proactive patrol in the downtown core when they saw an individual who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for breach of a conditional sentence. The officers arrested the individual without incident and upon searching the individual, incident to arrest, located 20 grams of what is believed to be
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Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 47-year-old, Devin Taylor
[347 words] 11/14/2025 3:50am
On October 31, 2025, officers from the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) and Patrol Operations were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check at the roundabout on Lasalle Boulevard at Frood Road. Around 11:45 p.m. officers stopped at vehicle at the check point and while speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. Upon asking for the driver’s identificati
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Requesting assistance to locate high-risk offender 41-year-old, Michael Gould
[197 words] 11/4/2025 5:18am
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. As part of our Community Safety and Well-being Plan, members of our Community Response Unit regularly conduct bail compliance checks on violent and high-risk offenders who are currently released on co
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals with drug trafficking after traffic stop on Regent Street
[420 words] 11/3/2025 8:38am
Around 7:50 p.m. on November 2, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been involved in a flight from police incident earlier this year. Officers in a marked cruiser followed the vehicle until it was safe to conduct a traffic stop. Officers used two marked police cruisers to block the vehicle in while in a parking lot on Regent Street. While speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of
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UPDATE 3 – Double homicide at 1960 Paris Street –26-year-old, Romaine Sam arrested by CBSA
[292 words] 10/6/2025 5:29am
UPDATE 3 On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior to
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Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street - Arrest warrant for 26-year-old Romaine Sam
[468 words] 9/22/2025 8:10am
UPDATE 3 On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canadian Boarder Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior
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Our ongoing commitment to engagement, education and enforcement in the downtown core
[473 words] 9/8/2025 8:39am
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and Downtown Strategy, members of the Central Community Response Unit (CRU)—working in close collaboration with Patrol Operations and the Integrated Crime Section (ICS)—continue to focus on addressing concerns, issues, and crimes in the downtown core. Between January 1 and August 27, 2025, officers conducted 2,189 focuse
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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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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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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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Officers arrest 27-year-old, man for murder – Lansdowne Street Homicide
[754 words] 5/23/2025 3:55am
UPDATE 3 Through the ongoing investigation into the murder of the 21-year-old, man on Lansdowne Street on April 6, 2025, officers identified the person believed to be responsible for the attack. Detectives in the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for 27-year-old, Joseph Alba from Southern Ontario. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Ma
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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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UPDATE 2 – ERU and ICS arrest 28-year-old on outstanding arrest warrants and seize $45,400 in drugs
[626 words] 4/24/2025 9:06am
UPDATE 2 On April 23, 2025, members of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Integrated Crime Section identified and located a vehicle believed to be occupied by an individual wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Just before 7:30 p.m. members of ERU conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Edgehill Drive and located the individual hiding in the back seat. Upon searching the individual inci
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Community Response Unit officers educate, ensure compliance and conduct enforcement
[479 words] 3/28/2025 5:49am
Over the weekend that led into St. Patrick’s Day, officers from our Central Community Response Unit (CRU) in partnership with Liquor Inspectors from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) attended local licensed liquor establishments to provide education and conduct compliance inspections pertaining to the Liquor License and Control Act. The focus was on education, compliance inspections
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CRU officers arrest individual on outstanding warrant and locate $117,000 worth of drugs
[433 words] 2/6/2025 9:31am
Just before 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2025, officers from the Community Response Unit (CRU) were on bike patrol downtown when they located an individual who was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants on Elgin Street. The officers had information that the individual may be in possession of a firearm, therefore they requested additional units attend the area prior to affecting the arrest. Sho
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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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Operation Impact: GSPS Traffic Management Unit Officers Lay Several Charges over Long Weekend
[316 words] 10/15/2024 9:39am
The main causes of death and serious injury on Canadian roads are impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and not wearing a seatbelt. The Greater Sudbury Police Service is committed to enforcing driver sobriety and compliance with traffic laws in order to ensure the safety of our community. Every year, the GSPS Traffic Management Unit participates in Operation Impact over the Than
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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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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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Requesting assistance to locate 33-year-old Tyler Montpellier
[143 words] 4/10/2024 4:53am
UPDATE Last night, April 10, 2024, 33-year-old, Tyler Montpellier was arrested on the outstanding arrest warrant in relation to numerous IPV-related charges. Tyler will attend Bail court today, April 11, 2024, to answer to the charges. We would like to thank the community for the assistance with this matter. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 33-year-old, Tyler Montpell
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Requesting assistance - 42 y/o Joshua Dominguez & 41 y/o Daniel Calestagne - Assault on Durham St
[647 words] 1/26/2024 10:33am
UPDATE 4 On February 12, 2024, officers arrested and charged 41-year-old, Daniel Calestagne in relation to this matter. He has been charged with Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to the incident that took place on December 1, 2023. UPDATE 3 This afternoon, officers arrested and charged 42-year-old Joshua Dominguez with Assault and Forcible Confinement in relation to an assault that took
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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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Requesting assistance to locate 30 y/o Chase Gour-Boyd and two ppl involved in assault on Durham St
[433 words] 12/29/2023 9:00am
UPDATE On December 4, 2024, 30-year-old Chase Gour-Boyd was arrested on the two arrest warrants for various charges including assault, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement in relation to two separate incidents that occurred on December 1, 2023. We are still requesting assistance to identify two individuals involved in one of the assault. Images of the two parties are attached. Anyone w
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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 wanted for multiple property crimes
[276 words] 10/23/2023 5:56am
Just after 8:15 p.m. on October 20, 2023, officers were dispatched to a business on Regent Street in relation to a Break and Enter in progress. Upon arrival, officers found the back window of the business smashed and an individual attempting to flee. Officers quickly took the individual into custody. 38-year-old, Mark West has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of C
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Lions Eye in the Sky Recording Leads to Identification and Arrest of Two Individuals
[686 words] 10/2/2023 11:49am
UPDATE The third suspect involved in this incident has been identified as 20-year old Brandon Leclair-Davey of Greater Sudbury and is believed to be actively evading Police. He has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Robbery with Violence Failure to Comply with Release Order Failure to Comply with Probation Order Brandon Leclair-Davey (pictured) is descri
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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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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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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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33-Year Old Steven Derkacz Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery and Assault
[579 words] 2/24/2023 7:07am
UPDATE ARRESTED: 33-Year Old Steven Derkacz has been located and arrested by the GSPS. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. ORIGINAL The Greater Sudbury Police Service is appealing to the public to assist in locating 33-year old Steven Derkacz, who has been identified as the man responsible for three robberies and an assault in Hanmer. Steven is described as a
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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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Wild Wild West - 37 year old man arrested and charged in connection to 13 B&Es
[273 words] 1/25/2023 9:16am
On January 23, 2023, 37-year-old, Mark West was arrested on an Arrest Warrant in relation to 13 commercial Break and Enters that took place between October 2022 and January 2023. Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of the Integrated Crime Section in our Criminal Investigation Division connected him to 13 active Break and Enter investigations spanning over a three-month period.
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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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35 year old Marc Leblanc Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Aggravated Assault
[275 words] 11/16/2022 3:04am
Shortly after 8:05 a.m. on November 14, 2022, Officers were dispatched to an address on Willow Street in relation to an Unknown Trouble. Upon arrival, Officers located a 33 year old man who had sustained serious injuries. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. It is believed that the man was involved in an altercation with another man who fled the scene prior
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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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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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UPDATE - Arrest Warrant for 29 year old Derreck Elliott - Attempt Murder on Frood Road
[443 words] 7/13/2022 11:42am
UPDATE Through the ongoing investigation into the Attempt Murder that took place on July 7, 2022 inside a residence on Frood Road, Detectives have identified the man believed to be responsible for the attack. As a result, an Arrest Warrant for 29 year old Derreck Elliot (image attached) has been issued for Attempt Murder, Weapons Dangerous, Assault and additional charges. Derreck Elliott is descri
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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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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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UPDATE - Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Bruce Avenue Shooting
[661 words] 2/23/2022 9:04am
UPDATE 2 Just before 9:00 a.m. this morning, February 23, 2022, Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division located and arrested 45 year old Michael Grant in Port Stanley, Ontario on an Arrest Warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Second Degree Murder Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition While Prohibited Possession of a Weapon fo
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Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street - Officers Seize Two Replica Handguns
[439 words] 11/12/2021 8:55am
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on November 11, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man was seen pointing what was described as a handgun at another person. Officers arrived in the area and located a man matching the description of the potentially armed party walking with a woman on Mountain Street. Both individuals
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Requesting Public Assistance - Arrest Warrant - 28 year old Illays "Elliot" Mohamed
[306 words] 9/15/2021 10:15am
UPDATE This afternoon, September 27, 2021, Officer from Patrol Operations located and arrested 28 year old Illays "Elliot" Mohamed on Notre Dame Avenue. ORIGINAL Around 4:30 a.m. on September 14, 2021, we were called in relation to a serious Assault at a residence on King Street. Information provided was that two men had been involved in an altercation inside of the residence and one of the men ha
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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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UPDATE - Arrest Warrant for 32 year old Kyle Smith - Homicide Investigation
[505 words] 9/8/2021 12:47pm
UPDATE As a result of the ongoing investigation, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division have identified the man believed to be responsible for the violent attack. An Arrest Warrant has been issued for 32 year old Edgar “Kyle" Smith (image attached) for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; First Degree Murder Dangerous Operation of a Mot
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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: Cst. Kyle Chandler
[424 words] 5/14/2021 5:37am
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 Constable Kyle Chandler: "My name is Kyle Chandler and I am a member of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU). More specifically, I am a Team Leader and Sniper with the Tactical Unit and a Police Explosive Technician (Bomb Tech) with the Explosive Di
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Serious Assault on Elm Street Sends Man to Hospital in Critical Condition
[378 words] 10/14/2020 1:23pm
UPDATE 2 We received information that Douglas Jeffries had traveled to Toronto in order to evade Police. This morning, information related to the ongoing investigation and the Arrest Warrant were provided to the Toronto Police Service and this afternoon, Douglas Jeffries was located and arrested for Second Degree Murder in Toronto. He will be transported back to Sudbury in order to attend Bail Cou
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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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Man Charged with Criminal Harassment in Relation to Multiple Incidents Across Greater Sudbury
[295 words] 8/31/2020 7:58am
On August 22, 2020, Officers arrested and charged a 34-year old man on outstanding Arrest Warrants. Since that time he has been additionally charged in relation to multiple incidents of Criminal Harassment that took place between the end of July and the middle of August. These incidents occurred in various locations throughout Greater Sudbury including Garson, the West End and the Donovan areas. T
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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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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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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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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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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 Public Assistance in Locating 27-year old Andrew McNichol
[260 words] 5/25/2017 2:45pm
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Greater Sudbury Police arrived on scene of an altercation that had recently taken place between two men on Lloyd Street. As a result of the altercation, a 30-year old man from Greater Sudbury sustained stab wounds to his neck and shoulder. He was transported to hospital by EMS where he remains in stable condition. Prior to Police arrival, the 2