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Officers seize over $42,000 in illicit drugs, firearm and CEW after traffic stop on Notre Dame Ave

Shortly after 9:05 a.m. on July 8, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Notre Dame Avenue at King Street in relation to a suspicious vehicle and persons. The complainant stated that there were a group of individuals in the laneway, who were believed to be selling drugs and armed with a firearm. Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and individuals believed to be involved.

Officers arrived in the area and located the vehicle matching the description. When the driver...

Officers charge 10 drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend

Incident #1

At 5:54 a.m. on July 3, 2025, patrol officers observed a motor vehicle on Bloor Street, where it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was sleeping. Officers conducted a traffic stop and had difficulty waking the driver. Officers also observed drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Officers were eventually able to wake the driver, who showed signs of drug impairment.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and was transported to police headquarters.

An examination by a Drug...

30-year-old charged with numerous offences after aggressive driving incident in stolen vehicle

Just before 10:45 a.m. on July 5, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre received a traffic complaint regarding a red SUV that was being driven aggressively on the Kingsway. Further information provided was that this vehicle had struck another vehicle on the side of the road and fled the area.

Around 10:50 a.m. another traffic complaint was received regarding the same vehicle. This time, information provided was that the vehicle was speeding excessively on Falconbridge Road going towards...

Officers execute search warrant at illegal psilocybin dispensary downtown

In November of 2024, an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) dispensary opened in the downtown core. Psilocybin is a controlled drug under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and selling psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison.

Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the building owner and the store employees for the purpose of education about the CDSA. The store employees voluntarily shutdown the store and enforcement was...

5th annual “Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki” Mentorship Program

We were proud to host the 5th Annual "Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki" mentorship program launch this morning.

Rooted in healing, trust, and community, Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki brings Indigenous youth and GSPS members together in a spirit of connection, growth, and respect.

This strength-based, youth-focused initiative – delivered in partnership with Indigenous child welfare agencies, Wiikwemkoong Tourism, Wiikwemkoong Restorative Justice, and supported by Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre – offers a safe...