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Officers investigating fatal ORV collision North of Capreol

UPDATE

As a result of the investigation into the fatal off-road vehicle collision on August 4, 2025, North of Capreol, that claimed the life of an 11-year-old, youth, officers in the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) have charged the driver, a 46-year-old, man with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• Dangerous Operation Causing Death
• Criminal Negligence Causing Death

The individual was released with a court date of January 7, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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Swimmer Critically Injured on Lake Nepahwin

UPDATE

Unfortunately, as a result of the serious marine collision that occurred on August 1, 2025, on Lake Nepahwin, the 52-year-old, woman succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital on August 2, 2025.

Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Her name will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes.

Members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit continue to investigate the collision.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at...

Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of Personal Support Worker

Just after 3:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a report of a suspected theft in progress at a private residence. The complainant, concerned about ongoing suspicious activity, had installed security cameras in their home. Footage revealed a personal support worker entering rooms without authorization and handling a household safe.

Following the incident, the resident discovered a substantial amount of cash missing from the safe.

At approximately 4:20 p.m.,...

Illegal Psilocybin Dispensary Shut Down in Downtown Sudbury

The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has concluded a series of investigations into an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) dispensary operating under the name “Shroomyz” in downtown Sudbury.

In November 2024, GSPS received multiple community complaints regarding the unauthorized sale of psilocybin, a Schedule III controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The sale of psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years imprisonment.

Members of the GSPS Drug...

Missing Blueberry Picker Located Safe After Overnight Search

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on July 30th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received a report of a missing blueberry picker in the area of Garson Lake Road. The caller advised that a man had been picking blueberries with a group but had not been seen since approximately 7:30 p.m.

Given the time of day, poor visibility due to wildfire smoke, dense bush conditions, and the fact that the individual did not have a cellphone or known direction of travel, officers deployed a Remotely Piloted...