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Supported First Initiative for 360 Community Safety

Greater Sudbury’s downtown core faces ongoing challenges related to public safety and social disorder. On any given day, residents and visitors may encounter open drug use, intoxication, littering, loitering, panhandling, trespassing, and property crimes such as theft and mischief. Safety, however, is not solely defined by the absence of harm – it also means feeling secure, confident, and respected in public spaces.

To address these concerns, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has launched a...

Officers arrest & charge two individuals for drug trafficking after search warrant at 1960 Paris St

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 warrant, two people were located inside the apartment and arrested for drug offences.

Upon searching...

UPDATE – 23-year-old, arrested and charged in fatal pedestrian collision on Maley Drive

UPDATE

Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal collision on Maley Drive on November 5, 2025, officers have identified the deceased pedestrian as a 37-year-old, woman from Greater Sudbury.

Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes.

Yesterday afternoon, November 5, 2025, officers arrested and charged the 23-year-old, woman believed to be responsible for the collision. She has been charged with the following...

UPDATE – Fatal pedestrian collision on Attlee Avenue at Lasalle Boulevard

UPDATE

Based on the investigation by members of our Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU), charges will not be laid against the driver involved in the fatal pedestrian collision on Attlee Avenue at Lasalle Boulevard on November 5, 2025. It has been determined that the driver was not at fault and that speed, drugs or alcohol were not factors in the collision.

This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with those impacted by the collision.

ORIGINAL

At 4:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to...

Officers on scene and investigating two separate fatal pedestrian collisions

Please note these incidents are not connected.

Incident #1

At 4:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Lasalle Boulevard at Attlee Avenue in relation to a serious collision involving a pedestrian. The driver and the vehicle involved remained on scene.

Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Paramedic Services were also dispatched to the scene. The individual was transported to hospital by paramedics with serious, life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, the 39-year-old, woman was pronounced deceased at...