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Fatal Industrial Incident Claims Life of 29 year old Man

Around 1:00 p.m. on February 24, 2021, our 911 Emergency Communications Centre received a call regarding a serious Industrial Incident on Powerhouse Road involving a heavy piece of equipment and a single occupant. City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic and Fire Services were dispatched to the area.

Upon arrival Paramedics and Firefighters located the 29 year old man who had sustained fatal injuries and was unfortunately pronounced deceased on scene. His name will not be released out of respect for his...

UPDATE - Three Individuals Charged - Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs After Robbery

UPDATE

On February 19, 2021, we received information that wanted party, 24 year old Jayson Wright staying at another establishment in the South End of Greater Sudbury.

Based on the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter, as well as, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant and a Criminal Code of Canada Search Warrant due to believed presence of illicit drugs and unlawful possession of firearms.

Shortly after 12:00 a.m. on February 20, 2021, members...

Officers to Canvass Area of Lake Nepahwin in Ongoing Search for Andrew Martin

We continue to seek the Public’s assistance in locating 31 year old Andrew Martin.

Recently, Detectives received information of a possible sighting of Andrew in the area of Lake Nepahwin.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Members of GSPS will be conducting a canvass in the area of Lake Nepahwin for additional information and video surveillance footage. Members will also ask area residents for permission to check outbuildings on private property as Andrew may have taken shelter.

The last confirmed...

Officers Seize Drugs, Weapons and Explosives After Search Warrants on Moxam Road

On February 16, 2021, we received information that a resident on Moxam Drive in Lively was in possession of explosives and illicit drugs. Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into the matter.

Based on the investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants for the residence.

Shortly before 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021, members of our Emergency Response...

Traveler in Breach of Quarantine Act Fined $3000

On February 20, 2021, Officers were dispatched to a residence in Greater Sudbury after we received a complaint from a Quarantine Officer with Public Health Agency of Canada. Information provided was that a resident of Greater Sudbury had returned to Canada from the United States on February 19, 2021 with COVID test results that did not meet the current Federal timeline requirement.

Under the authority of the Quarantine Act, the individual was directed to the designated Quarantine facility in Toronto...