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Requesting assistance to identify driver of electric dirt bike involved in erratic driving incident

Just before 8:45 a.m. on April 21, 2026, an officer observed an electric dirt bike (image of bike and driver attached) without a licence plate being driven erratically on Elgin Street. The driver of the dirt bike was seen popping wheelies and attempting to engage officers in pursuit. The driver of the dirt bike then sped off at a high rate of speed down Minto Street towards Larch Street. Officers then observed the electric dirt bike on Louis Street where the driver once again tried to engage...

ITSU investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian on Westmount Avenue

UPDATE

Through the investigation into the fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Westmount Avenue, it was learned that the young woman was involved in an altercation with a lone female a short time before the collision occurred.

The assault incident was assigned to detectives in the Major Crime Section of the Criminal Investigation Division. As part of the investigation, officers reviewed a video of the altercation as well as CCTV in the area. Officers also spoke with the other individual...

ITSU charges snowmobile driver after fail to stop

On March 30, 2026, members of the Integrated Traffic Safety Unit – Specialized Enforcement Unit were conducting a snowmobile spot check on a Sudbury Trail Plan trail in Hanmer, when a snowmachine approached the spot check, however the driver failed to stop when directed by officers. The driver sped off on the snowmachine.

Through the investigation, members of the ITSU were able to identify the driver believed to be involved in the incident.

On April 15, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a...

Officers charged seven drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend

Over the weekend, officers laid multiple impaired driving charges, removing seven impaired drivers from our roads because of proactive patrols, investigative follow‑up, and calls from concerned community members.

These investigations required significant officer time and coordination, including collision investigations, roadside testing, breath analysis, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations, and officer safety considerations.

At 2:30 p.m. on April 10, an officer observed a vehicle being...

B.E.A.R. Unit arrests prolific offender linked to multiple property-related incidents

Members of the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested a known prolific offender following an investigation into several property‑related incidents across Greater Sudbury.

As a result of proactive investigative efforts, officers identified an individual believed to be responsible for multiple property-related crimes including theft of motor vehicle, break and enter and theft of catalytic converters.

On April 8, 2026, members of the B.E.A.R. Unit located and arrested 44-year-old,...