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Detectives investigating death in Bell Park

UPDATE 2

Detectives of our Criminal Investigations Division continue to investigate the Sudden Death that occurred in Bell Park on July 31st, 2024.

Police have confirmed the identity of the individual who was located deceased as 36-year old Pat Forgues. With the family’s permission, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is releasing his name in order to obtain additional information to progress the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have had interactions with Pat Forgues on the evening...

63-year-old, arrested and charged with Child Pornography offences

In May, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received information from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in relation to an individual believed to be accessing child exploitation material in Greater Sudbury.

On July 3, 2024, the ICE and Computer Forensics Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury where computer devices were seized from the residence.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on July 18, 2024,...

Berrio on the Sandbanks 2024

On Saturday, July 20th 2024, Larry Berrio in partnership with Tourism Ontario will be hosting the annual Berrio on the Sandbanks at Lake Wanapitei.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Anishinabek Police Service, as well as Ontario Park Wardens will be on site, patrolling the water and shore to ensure the safety of all those in attendance. Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services will also be on hand, assisting police during their patrols as a...

Applications Now Being Accepted for Chief of Police for the Greater Sudbury Police Service

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is seeking an experienced law enforcement executive at the confirmed rank of Inspector or above, who has the skills to lead and support over 440 dedicated GSPS staff members.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) champions community safety, security and wellness for the City of Greater Sudbury – geographically the largest municipality in Ontario – by reducing situations of elevated risk and holding offenders accountable.

The Greater Sudbury Police...

13th annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing

Today we were pleased to host our 13th annual Kids, Cops and Fishing event on Whitewater Lake in Azilda.

Since 2009, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Rural Community Response Unit has been hosting this event to build positive relationships with youth in our community through outdoor activity. 

Each youth was provided a free fishing rod and tackle box that they get to keep.

We thank our Officers, both on duty and off-duty, volunteers, as well as members from the Ontario Provincial Police SAVE Team...