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Executive Director of Greater Sudbury Police Service Board - Now accepting applications

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

The Board is seeking an exceptional leader and strategic thinker to serve as Executive Director (ED). The successful incumbent will provide executive support and guidance to ensure the Board operates in conformance with the appropriate statutes governing the Board. Specifically, the Community Safety and Policing Act sets out many of the legislated duties and responsibilities of the Board...

DEU detectives arrest three individuals for CDSA offences

On April 30, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives located a vehicle associated to the individuals on Paris Street and took three people into custody. Based on the investigation, detectives had applied for and been granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant for a residence on Regent Street.  

As a result of a search of the vehicle and...

Missing person Catherine “Wendy” – Two years since disappearance

It has now been two years since the disappearance of Catherine “Wendy”. Our focus remains on locating her and bringing answers to her loved ones, who continue to live with uncertainty and concern.

Wendy was 48 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen just before 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024, in New Sudbury. 

Wendy is described as 5’4” tall, 125 pounds, with blue eyes and dyed brown hair. She has a surgical scar on her right wrist, angel wing tattoos on her shoulder, and is missing...

Officers arrest 34-year-old, man after home invasion and impaired driving incident

Around 4:40 p.m. on April 29, 2026, officers were dispatched to a residence on Charette Avenue in relation to a home invasion. Information provided was that an individual attended the residence, forced entry to the home and assaulted a resident inside. The individual then fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

While responding to the incident, officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and the direction of travel. Officers located the vehicle on MR35 and conducted a traffic...

Requesting assistance to locate Matthew Francis – wanted on two arrest warrants

UPDATE

Early this morning, May 5, 2026, members of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) located and arrested 43-year-old, Matthew Francis on the outstanding arrest warrants. 

Matthew Francis has been transported back to Greater Sudbury and will attend Bail Court to answer to the charges.

ORIGINAL

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate 43-year-old, Matthew Francis (image attached) who is wanted on two arrest warrants for the following offences under the Criminal Code...