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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,...

DEU seizes $58,500 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Byng Street

On April 8, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. DEU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Byng Street.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located and arrested three individuals inside the residence, however, one individual was later...