Joint Agency Working Group launch Illegal Tobacco campaign

THUNDER BAY – The issue of illegal contraband tobacco is viewed as a problem in our community. Local enforcement agencies are teaming up to address it. This week, the Joint Agency Working Group launched their Illegal Tobacco campaign to coincide with Police Week, May 14-18. The…

Pre-Inquest Hearing into Reggie Bushie inquiry rescheduled for May 23 2012

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – Dr. Michael Wilson has today announced that the pre-inquest hearing of the inquest into the death of Reggie Bushie, originally scheduled for May 15, 2012 to inquire into the appropriate representation of the Thunder Bay jury roll, has been rescheduled.

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Crimebeat – If the call seems too good to be true, it is!

THUNDER BAY – CRIMEBEAT – In Midland Ontario scammers have taken a fairly well known Internet scam into the local community. The Midland Police Service are warning residents to beware of persons calling stating that they have won a lottery. The callers target vulnerable victims,…

Plan for a safe Victoria Day long weekend

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – Plan for a safe Victoria Day long weekend. There is always a lot of excitement as people get set to enjoy the first long weekend of the summer season. Police services across Canada are urging motorists to have patience over the…

Crimebeat – Busy night for police as crimespree involving thefts and break-ins happened

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – The Thunder Bay Police report that last night they were kept busy searching for a 23 year old male who was driving a stolen vehicle in the Rosslyn area of the city. One caller reported the vehicle being involved…

Crimebeat – Help Police bust the Mac’s robbery suspects

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – Thunder Bay Police Service are asking for public assistance with identifying the individuals responsible for the robbery on May 13th, 2012 at…

Mac’s Convenience Store on Waterloo Street robbed overnight

THUNDER BAY – Warm weather may be bringing back some of the criminal element in Thunder Bay as overnight there was an armed robbery at the Mac’s Convenience store on Waterloo Street. Thunder Bay Police are looking for two suspects, both male in their ongoing investigation…

Crimebeat – NAPS BOUND Graduates learn about a career in policing

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – Individuals interested in a career as a Nishnawbe-Aski Police officer recently completed NAPS BOUND. This is a two-day program which hosted participants from throughout the northern region of Ontario who are interested in a First Nation policing career with NAPS. …

Crimebeat – The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 114 grams of cocaine

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – The ongoing battle against substance abuse is continuing in Thunder Bay. On May 9, 2012 Thunder Bay Drug Enforcement Officers, assisted by the Thunder Bay Police Guns and Gangs Unit, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant in the…

Thunder Bay – Missing Teen – located

THUNDER BAY – Crimebeat – The missing teenager who was subject of this report has been located by the Thunder Bay Police at 10:50AM on May 8th 2012. Remember you can report information on any incident of crime in Thunder Bay and region are asked to contact…