Sudbury Police News

DEU detectives arrest three individuals for CDSA offences

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:01:49 GMT

On April 30, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives located a vehicle associated to the individuals on Paris Street and took three people into custody. Based on the investigation, detectives had applied for and been granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant for a residence on Regent Street.

As a result of a search of the vehicle and...

Missing person Catherine “Wendy” – Two years since disappearance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:45:42 GMT

It has now been two years since the disappearance of Catherine “Wendy”. Our focus remains on locating her and bringing answers to her loved ones, who continue to live with uncertainty and concern.

Wendy was 48 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen just before 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024, in New Sudbury.

Wendy is described as 5’4” tall, 125 pounds, with blue eyes and dyed brown hair. She has a surgical scar on her right wrist, angel wing tattoos on her shoulder, and is missing...

Officers arrest 34-year-old, man after home invasion and impaired driving incident

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:11:57 GMT

Around 4:40 p.m. on April 29, 2026, officers were dispatched to a residence on Charette Avenue in relation to a home invasion. Information provided was that an individual attended the residence, forced entry to the home and assaulted a resident inside. The individual then fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

While responding to the incident, officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and the direction of travel. Officers located the vehicle on MR35 and conducted a traffic...

Requesting assistance to locate Matthew Francis – wanted on two arrest warrants

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:52:56 GMT

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate 43-year-old, Matthew Francis (image attached) who is wanted on two arrest warrants for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

Sexual Assault
Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
Criminal Harassment Repeatedly Follow
Criminal Harassment Engage in Threatening Conduct

Due to the sensitive nature of these incidents and to protect the identities of the victims/survivors, no further information will be...

ITSU investigating serious collision involving electric scooter in Copper Cliff

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:23:10 GMT

Just before 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving an electric scooter at the intersection of Godfrey Drive and Park Street in Copper Cliff.

Based on the investigation, it has been determined that a pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Godfrey Drive when a youth riding an electric scooter entered the roadway from Park Street.

The youth sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury...

Detectives arrest two individuals from Southern Ontario and seize $68,500 in illicit drugs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:32:42 GMT

On April 23, 2026, detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at residences on Ste. Anne’s Road and Louis Street. In total, eight people were located and arrested for drug offences.

As a result of the search warrants and incident to arrests...

Director of Corporate Services - Now Accepting Applications

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:12 GMT

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Corporate Services with the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

The Director of Corporate Services provides executive leadership and oversight of the Finance Division including Budget and Capital Asset Management, Fleet, Facilities, Payroll, and Procurement, as well as the Human Resources Division, encompassing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment and Retention, Health & Safety and...

Requesting assistance to identify driver of electric dirt bike involved in erratic driving incident

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:02:13 GMT

Just before 8:45 a.m. on April 21, 2026, an officer observed an electric dirt bike (image of bike and driver attached) without a licence plate being driven erratically on Elgin Street. The driver of the dirt bike was seen popping wheelies and attempting to engage officers in pursuit. The driver of the dirt bike then sped off at a high rate of speed down Minto Street towards Larch Street. Officers then observed the electric dirt bike on Louis Street where the driver once again tried to engage...

ITSU investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian on Westmount Avenue

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:25:05 GMT

Just before 9:55 p.m. on April 16, 2026, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian on Westmount Avenue at William Avenue. The 17-year-old young woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, she was pronounced deceased at the hospital by medical professionals. Her name will not be released out of respect for the family's wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends and all those impacted by this incident. The driver...

ITSU charges snowmobile driver after fail to stop

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:55:39 GMT

On March 30, 2026, members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit – Specialized Enforcement Unit were conducting a snowmobile spot check on a Sudbury Trail Plan trail in Hanmer, when a snowmachine approached the spot check, however the driver failed to stop when directed by officers. The driver sped off on the snowmachine.

Through the investigation, members of the ITSU were able to identify the driver believed to be involved in the incident.

On April 15, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a...

Officers charged seven drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:57:38 GMT

Over the weekend, officers laid multiple impaired driving charges, removing seven impaired drivers from our roads because of proactive patrols, investigative follow‑up, and calls from concerned community members.

These investigations required significant officer time and coordination, including collision investigations, roadside testing, breath analysis, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations, and officer safety considerations.

At 2:30 p.m. on April 10, an officer observed a vehicle being...

B.E.A.R. Unit arrests prolific offender linked to multiple property-related incidents

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:57:57 GMT

Members of the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested a known prolific offender following an investigation into several property‑related incidents across Greater Sudbury.

As a result of proactive investigative efforts, officers identified an individual believed to be responsible for multiple property-related crimes including theft of motor vehicle, break and enter and theft of catalytic converters.

On April 8, 2026, members of the B.E.A.R. Unit located and arrested 44-year-old,...

DEU seizes $58,500 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Byng Street

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:41:14 GMT

On April 8, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. DEU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Byng Street.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located and arrested three individuals inside the residence, however, one individual was later...

Online Marketplace and Social Media Fraud Awareness

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:20:22 GMT

Social media and online marketplaces are increasingly being used by fraudsters to trick people into sending money for items, services, or rental deposits that are fake, misleading, or never delivered.

When purchasing through peer‑to‑peer platforms such as Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji, buyers must understand that there is no built‑in guarantee. These platforms place the responsibility on the buyer to confirm that a seller and their items are legitimate. Purchasing or sending money online always...

Officers seize over $62,000 in illicit drugs after alleged impaired driver complaint

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:10:36 GMT

Around 5:55 p.m. on April 7, 2026, we received a report of an alleged impaired driver operating a motor vehicle in an erratic manner on Municipal Road 35 in Azilda. Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and the licence plate and were able to locate the vehicle in Chelmsford.

After locating the vehicle, officers conducted a traffic stop and began speaking with the driver. While speaking with the driver, officers saw what is believed to be illicit drugs inside the vehicle in...

Acquisition and deployment of Tactical Rescue Vehicle (TRV)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:49:06 GMT

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is pleased to announce the acquisition and deployment of the service’s first Tactical Rescue Vehicle (TRV), strengthening our ability to safely respond to high‑risk, life‑threatening incidents.

The TRV is designed to protect officers and the community during critical incidents such as armed barricades, active threats, and complex rescue situations. Unlike standard patrol vehicles, the TRV provides ballistic protection and a shielded environment that allows...

Collaborative effort leads to identification of Missing Person, Pamela Harvey (1978 Greater Sudbury)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:28:52 GMT

March 31st, 2026 – A collaborative effort between the Sûreté du Québec, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS), the Québec Coroner’s Office, and the Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale (LSJML) of the ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec has led to the location and identification of missing person Pamela Harvey.

Pamela Harvey was reported missing to the Sudbury Regional Police Service (SRPS) on December 25, 1978. She was 23 years old at the time of her disappearance...

Requesting assistance to identify individual involved in an assault in the New Sudbury area

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:16:47 GMT

UPDATE 2

Through the ongoing investigation into the incident reported at a retail store in New Sudbury, detectives in the Major Crime Section and Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible. Based on the investigation, it was determined that the individual is not a young offender and resides in Southern Ontario. As a result, detectives applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for the individual.

Shortly after 6:05 a.m. this morning, April...

Officers arrest individual for a 3rd time in less than 2 yrs for drug and firearm related offences

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:54:05 GMT

On March 24, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community.

Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrants at a detached structure and an apartment located on King Street.

As a result of the CDSA search warrants, two people were located and arrested for drug-related offences.

A search...

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

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:20:57 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:35:37 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:07:34 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:26:32 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:12:42 GMT

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...

IPV investigation leads to seizure of replica firearm

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:42:15 GMT

On March 7, 2026, members of Patrol Operations began an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) investigation in relation to an individual uttering threats.

During the investigation, officers received information that the individual was in possession of a handgun. Officers applied for and were granted a search warrant for the individual’s residence.

On March 9, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Major Crime Section, and Integrated Crime Section (ICS) executed the search warrant and located a...