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Fatal Collision on MR55 Involving a Pedestrian

Just before 3:45 a.m. this morning, Friday, November 27, 2020, we received a call regarding a serious motor vehicle collision on MR55 approximately half way between Balsam Street and Big Nickel Road in Copper Cliff.

The serious collision involved a pedestrian and a pick-up truck. The 38 year old man (pedestrian) involved in the collision was pronounced deceased on scene. The man’s name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes.

Our deepest condolences go out to those impacted by...

Requesting Assistance to Locate 34 year old Ty Thrush in Connection to Six Robberies

UPDATE 

On Friday, December 11, 2020, Patrol Officers located and arrested 34 year old Ty Thrush on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery x6 and Disguise with Intent x6 in connection to the local Robberies that occurred between November 7 and November 15, 2020.

He will be held in Police custody in order to attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Saturday, December 12, 2020 to answer to the charges.

ORIGINAL

We are requesting the Public’s assistance to locate 34 year old Ty Thrush in...

Shell Casings Recovered Outside of Residence on Frood Road

Just before 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, we received multiple calls regarding what was believed to be gun shots being fired in the area of Frood Road.

As Officers were making their way to the area, additional information was provided that several individuals were seen arguing outside of a residence prior to the sound of gun shots being heard.

Officers arrived in the area of the residence and located multiple shell casings on the ground outside of the home.

Officers canvassed the area...

Fatal Collision on Elm Street (MR35) - Two Community Members Deceased

Around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, we received a call regarding a serious multiple vehicle collision on Elm Street (Municipal Road 35) near Big Nickel Road. When Officers arrived on scene they found that three vehicles were involved in the collision; a Blue SUV, a White pick-up truck and a Silver SUV.

Unfortunately, two of the involved drivers, a 40 year old woman and a 55 year old man sustained fatal injuries. The woman was pronounced deceased on scene and the man was transported to...

Off-Duty Police Officer Charged with Impaired Driving, to be Suspended

Just after 11:00 a.m. on November 13th, 2020, a GSPS Police Officer, Constable Thomas Van Drunen, was stopped by a GSPS Police Officer on Municipal Road 80 in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of an investigation, Thomas Van Drunen was charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Operation while Impaired
• Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Level Concentration Equal to or Exceeds 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100mL of Blood

Van Drunen began with the Greater Sudbury Police Service as...