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Over $205,680 worth of drugs & handgun seized after traffic stop on vehicle involved in thefts

In April, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two theft complaints involving what is believed to be the same suspect vehicle. Information provided was that on April 18, 2023, a flat bed trailer and a Bobcat mini excavator were stolen from a business on O’Neil Drive West in Garson and on April 25, 2023, a generator was stolen from a business on Maley Drive. In both situations, it is believed that the same Dodge Ram was used to commit the thefts and remove the pieces of equipment.

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2023 Community and Police Awards Gala - Award Recipients

On May 17, 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service hosting the 2023 Community and Police Awards Gala at the Caruso Club.

The Community and Police Awards Gala provides the Greater Sudbury Police Service with the opportunity to honour police service members, community partners and community members who have demonstrated leadership during incidents that required immediate intervention. We also recognize those who have supported initiatives dedicated to enhancing community safety and well-being.

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58-year-old man arrested and charged with Sexual Assault-related offences

In September 2022 and March 2023, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two separate complaints of Sexual Assault involving the same man. Both incidents involved youths under the age of 16. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and to protect the identities of the survivors, no further details will be provided.

On May 11, 2023, Detectives from the Major Sex Crimes Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged 58-year-old, James Chevrette of Greater Sudbury with...

Sudbury Region Police Museum Reopening

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the reopening of our Sudbury Region Police Museum last night!

The Sudbury Region Police museum originally opened in 2002 and was originally spearheaded by Retired Staff Inspector Robert Cowley and Retired Superintendent Emile Lavigne. Using artifacts, photographs and documents, the museum displays the origins, growth and development of the Greater Sudbury Police Service and local law enforcement. 

Within the museum, there are various displays that include...

GSPS Ribbon Skirt Unveiling

Many police services across Canada have adopted the ribbon skirt into their Number One Dress Uniform. Today we are pleased to announce that GSPS will be joining the Ontario Provincial Police Indigenous Bureau, Anishinabek Police Service, Treaty Three Police Service, Lakeshore Regional Police Service and the Blood Tribe Police Service as one of the growing number of police services to do so. Today we are unveiling the GSPS ribbon skirt that is unique to our service. 

The Indigenous members of...