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UPDATE 2 – Heavy police presence on MR80 – Charges and results of search warrant

UPDATE 2

As a result of the search warrant executed at the residence on MR80, officers located and seized what is believed to be the firearm used in the robbery, a second firearm and ammunition.

36-year-old, James Kidd and 46-year-old, Brooke Tyson, the two individuals taken into custody by ERU at the residence, have been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• Robbery with a Firearm
• Disguise with Intent
• Pointing a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession...

Collision Reporting Centre Closed March 17

Due to the significant storm yesterday, the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in Azilda, located at 239 Montee Principale, will remain closed today, March 17, 2026.

Anyone involved in a collision today or who was involved in a collision yesterday, is asked to report to the CRC once operations resume. You may begin the reporting process online through the online Collision Reporting Centre page which will help reduce your time at the CRC when it reopens.

If you are involved in a collision, please...

Collision Reporting Centre Closed - March 16

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in Azilda, located at 239 Montee Principale, will be closed for the day, March 16, 2026.

Anyone involved in a collision today or who was involved in a collision yesterday, is asked to report to the CRC once operations resume. You may begin the reporting process online through Collision Reporting Centre - Greater Sudbury Police (gsps.ca), which will help reduce your time at the CRC when it reopens.

If you are involved in a...

Extreme Winter Weather Conditions

The City of Greater Sudbury and surrounding areas are currently experiencing severe winter weather. CGS has declared a Significant Weather Event and has deployed all available resources to respond to the storm, however, it may take longer than usual to maintain local roadways.

Due to extreme conditions, major roadways including Municipal Road 80, Municipal Road 35, and Municipal Road 55 as well as all side streets may not be maintained at this time except for emergency service needs. 

We are...

ITSU investigating serious collision on MR35/Elm Street

Around 4:20 p.m. on March 11, 2026, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving four vehicles on MR35/Elm Street between the Lasalle Extension and Big Nickel Road.

Based on the initial investigation, it is believed that a Black Tesla sedan was traveling eastbound towards downtown when the driver lost control crossing the centre line into oncoming traffic. The vehicle struck a Green Hyundai SUV head-on causing the two vehicles to collide with a Black Honda CRV and a Black Honda...