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The Nose Knows: Officers Sniff Out Drugs and Gun during R.I.D.E. Spot Check

Over the weekend, the Greater Sudbury Police Service conducted a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check on Frood Road at Burton Ave to ensure driver sobriety and community safety.

Just after 1:00 a.m. on September 29th, 2024, while interacting with the driver and sole occupant of one of the motor vehicles passing through the spot check, Officers could smell the odour of cannabis emanating from inside the vehicle. When asked about the odour, the driver denied using or carrying...

Fatal Collision on Lasalle Blvd Claims Life of 73-year old man

Just after 8:30 p.m. on September 29th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service regarding a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on Lasalle Blvd at Barrydowne Rd in Greater Sudbury. The collision involved a vehicle and an individual on a mobility scooter.

First responders arrived on scene and began life saving measures on the 73-year old man who had been struck. Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services transported the man to the hospital; however, he was...

Explosive Device Seized by Police During Traffic Stop on Elm Street

Just after 8:30 p.m. on September 28th, 2024, while on general patrol in the area of Elm Street at Elgin Street, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers observed a motor vehicle bearing a licence plate that was not authorized and subsequently conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.

During the traffic stop, Officers discovered open alcohol inside the vehicle. A subsequent search was conducted on the vehicle and on the three individuals occupying the vehicle. During the searches, Police located a...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also Orange Shirt Day. It is a time for Canadians to acknowledge the tragic history and ongoing intergenerational impacts of Canadian residential schools and to learn how to participate in meaningful reconciliation.

Last week, we concluded The Truth & Reconciliation Relay with a closing ceremony at Bell Park. 

The Truth & Reconciliation Relay began in 2022 as an internal initiative. In 2023, the founders of this event, Constables Anik Dennie...

Door-to-door grandparent scam

Over the past two days, September 24 and 25, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service has received three calls regarding the “Grandparent scam”. In all three instances, community members were contacted by fraudsters claiming to be the lawyer of a family member who was involved in a collision. The fraudster claims to need the money for lawyer fees to represent the family member in court.

The fraudster then attends the individual’s residence to collect the money. The individual is described as...