NetNewsLedger.com Crime Report: Thunder Bay Weekly OPP Update

THUNDER BAY, ON – Members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a total of 289 occurrences over the course of the week from Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6, 2025. The calls for service included a mix of traffic-related incidents, community support calls, criminal code offences, and wellness checks.

Top Incident Categories

• Traffic-Related Violations & eTickets:

  • eTickets issued to vehicles: 131

  • R.I.D.E. checks: 18

  • Traffic complaints: 16

  • Vehicle/debris/pedestrian hazards: 7

  • Traffic enforcement under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA): 6

  • Motor vehicle collisions: 6

• Public Safety & Community Assistance:

  • Property checks: 15

  • Police information and assistance: 15 (combined)

  • Escorts and assistance to other police agencies: 18 (combined)

  • Domestic disputes, animal complaints, and wellness checks: 8 (combined)

  • Mental Health Act responses: 2

  • Ambulance assistance: 2

• Criminal Code and Offender Management:

  • OMAP (Offender Management and Apprehension Program): 5

  • Warrants executed: 3

  • Assaults and sexual assault cases: 2

  • Fraud, bail violations, and cyber-enabled crimes: 4 (combined)

  • Weapons incident: 1

  • Break and enter (B&E) to non-residential location: 1

In total, the Thunder Bay OPP laid 8 charges under the Criminal Code and 112 under the Highway Traffic Act during this reporting period.

Online Crime Reporting Encouraged for Minor Incidents

The OPP is reminding residents that they can file non-emergency reports online through the Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) system. Introduced in 2014, this tool offers a convenient and efficient alternative for reporting minor crimes and incidents without the need for an officer to attend.

Eligible incidents for CSR include:

• Theft under $5,000

• Mischief or property damage under $5,000

• Theft from a vehicle

• Lost or stolen license plates

• Driving complaints

• Lost or missing property under $5,000

To report eligible incidents, visit opp.ca and access the Citizen Self Reporting section.