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22-year-old arrested and charged with Robbery after incident on Lasalle Boulevard

Around 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a business on Lasalle Boulevard regarding a Robbery. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. The individual then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Just before 9:15 a.m. officers located an individual on Gary Street matching the description of the person responsible for the Robbery. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

Based on the...

Officers investigating threat at Lasalle Secondary School

Shortly after 10:10 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2024, officers were dispatched to Lasalle Secondary School in relation to a threats complaint. Information provided was multiple staff members had received an email detailing an alleged bomb threat.

School administration placed both the secondary and elementary schools in lockdown while awaiting police arrival.

Officers arrived on scene and with the assistance of staff, cleared both the secondary and elementary schools. Officers and staff did...

Officers investigating stabbing downtown

Just before 3:00 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2024, officers were dispatched to the area of Elgin Street at Nelson Street in relation to an assault reported after-the-fact. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed and required medical attention.

Officers arrived in the area and located two individuals who had sustained what are believed to be stab wounds. The 37- and 43-year-old men were transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics with serious but...

Police Service Board Names New Chief of Police

After a comprehensive national search, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is pleased to announce that Sara Cunningham has been selected as the next Chief of Police.

“Deputy Chief Cunningham’s 26 years with the Service has made her well-equipped to assume this position,” said Chair Al Sizer. “She has served with pride, distinction, and excellence, and brings vast experience to the role. I am very pleased to have her serve as our next Chief.”

Chair Sizer and the Board describe her as an...

Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 36-year-old Brent Bertrand

UPDATE 

Around 1:45 p.m. on September 13, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit located and arrested 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand on Pharand Street.

We would like to commend the efforts of those involved in this investigation for quickly locating and arresting a violent offender.

ORIGINAL

We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand (image attached) who is wanted for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• Assault x 2
• Overcome...