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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...

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...