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UPDATE 2 – Driver of boat charged - Lake Nepahwin fatality

UPDATE 2

As a result of the investigation into the boating fatality on August 1, 2025, on Lake Nepahwin that claimed the life of a 52-year-old, woman (swimmer), members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit have charged the 67-year-old, man driving the boat with Operate Vessel in Unsafe Manner under the Canada Shipping Act.

The individual has been issued a summons to appear in court on December 2, 2025, to answer to the charge. The name of the individual cannot be released at this time as the...

32-year-old, man arrested and charged after barricaded person incident on Eva Street

Around 5:20 p.m. on September 25, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Eva Street in relation to a Neighbour Dispute involving a possible firearm. Information provided was that two residents of the building had been involved in an altercation and one of the residents was believed to be in possession of a firearm.

Officers from Patrol Operations arrived on scene and set-up containment of the building as the individual involved was believed to be inside his unit. Community...

Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street - Arrest warrant for 26-year-old Romaine Sam

UPDATE 3

On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canadian Boarder Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior to being identified. Romaine Sam was arrested at Pearson International Airport upon returning to...

ITSU investigating serious collision on MR84 in Capreol

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a white Ford F-450 truck on Municipal Road 84 in Capreol. The driver of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old, youth was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in critical, but stable condition.

Based on the preliminary investigation it is believed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Municipal Road 84 when it collided with the...

Officers respond to workplace fatality on Dominion Drive in Hanmer

Shortly after 8:15 a.m. this morning, September 18, 2025, officers were dispatched to a workplace incident at a residence on Dominion Drive in Hanmer. Information provided was that a contract worker was trapped beneath an excavator.

Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, the 42-year-old, man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to his...