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Swimmer Critically Injured on Lake Nepahwin

Just before 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service, Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and Fire Services responded to a serious marine collision on Lake Nepahwin involving a boat and a swimmer.

According to witnesses, a 52-year-old woman was swimming in open water when it appeared that she was struck by a passing vessel. The victim sustained significant injuries and received immediate assistance from individuals on scene.

The victim was transported to Health Sciences...

Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of Personal Support Worker

Just after 3:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a report of a suspected theft in progress at a private residence. The complainant, concerned about ongoing suspicious activity, had installed security cameras in their home. Footage revealed a personal support worker entering rooms without authorization and handling a household safe.

Following the incident, the resident discovered a substantial amount of cash missing from the safe.

At approximately 4:20 p.m.,...

Illegal Psilocybin Dispensary Shut Down in Downtown Sudbury

The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has concluded a series of investigations into an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) dispensary operating under the name “Shroomyz” in downtown Sudbury.

In November 2024, GSPS received multiple community complaints regarding the unauthorized sale of psilocybin, a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The sale of psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years imprisonment.

Members of the GSPS Drug...

Missing Blueberry Picker Located Safe After Overnight Search

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on July 30th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received a report of a missing blueberry picker in the area of Garson Lake Road. The caller advised that a man had been picking blueberries with a group but had not been seen since approximately 7:30 p.m.

Given the time of day, poor visibility due to wildfire smoke, dense bush conditions, and the fact that the individual did not have a cellphone or known direction of travel, officers deployed a Remotely Piloted...

GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform

Today, July 31, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was proud to host Hon. Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. 

“I commend the Greater Sudbury Police Service for their leadership in adopting the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard,” said Associate Solicitor General Zee Hamid. “This innovative tool gives our officers real-time data to monitor high-risk offenders, ensuring stricter compliance and...