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Officers arrest two individuals for assault and extortion

Shortly after 4:40 a.m. on October 18, 2024, police were contacted in relation to an assault and theft reported after the fact. Information provided was that between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. two individuals had attended a residence on Francis Street in Hanmer where they assaulted and threatened an individual inside the home with a baseball bat. The two individuals took the person’s wallet, cellphone and vehicle keys while forcing the person to sign a bill of sale for his vehicle. The...

Officers seize over $48,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Frood Road

Just before 10:55 p.m. on October 20, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Frood Road when a vehicle that smelled of Cannabis was travelling in front of the marked police cruiser.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Frood Road to check on the sobriety of the driver. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or registration for the vehicle, however provided a name to the officers on scene.

Upon running the name provided through a police-related database, it was determined that the...

Requesting assistance to identify individuals responsible for assault in parking lot downtown

Shortly after 12:05 a.m. this morning, October 18, 2024, officers were dispatched to a parking lot at the intersection of Cedar Street at Young Street (image attached) in relation to an Assault as Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services were responding to an individual who required immediate medical attention.

Officers arrived on scene and located a 29-year-old, man who had sustained serious injuries. He was transported to hospital by Paramedics where he remains in stable condition.

At this time, it...

9th annual Intercultural Ride Along and Job Shadow Program

Coming to a new country with new languages, new people, and new laws to learn can be a daunting experience. It’s important to us to help make international newcomers feel welcomed and safe in their new community. 

That’s why, every year, we host our Intercultural Ride Along and Job Shadow program in partnership with Laurentian University, Collège Boréal, Cambrian College and YMCA of Northeastern Ontario-Employment and Immigrant Services.

Last night, we held the orientation night for this year’s...

Operation Impact: GSPS Traffic Management Unit Officers Lay Several Charges over Long Weekend

The main causes of death and serious injury on Canadian roads are impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and not wearing a seatbelt. The Greater Sudbury Police Service is committed to enforcing driver sobriety and compliance with traffic laws in order to ensure the safety of our community.

Every year, the GSPS Traffic Management Unit participates in Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Operation Impact is a public awareness campaign that focuses on education and...