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Serious Motor Vehicle Collision on Regent Street

UPDATE

On August 31, 2020, Officers identified the vehicle and driver involved in this incident. Through the investigation it was determined that the 30 year old man who sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision was seen lying in the middle of the roadway prior to being struck by the vehicle. As a result of this investigation, a 36 year old man has been charged with the following offences:

• Fail to Remain
• Fail to Report Accident

He will appear in Court on October 5, 2020 to answer...

Suspicious Fire on Finni Road Under Investigation

Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 18, 2020, we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services regarding a residential fire on Finni Road in Wahnapitae. Fire Services had responded to the fire around 1:45 a.m. and Firefighters had determined the fire to be suspicious in nature.

The damage to the residence was extensive and two people were inside the home when the fire started. A 48 year old woman was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and she was treated...

Man Arrested and Replica Firearm Seized After Incident on Old City Hall Lane

At 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, we received a call regarding a man waving around what was believed to be a handgun on Old City Hall Lane off of Durham Street downtown.

Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located a man matching the description walking down the laneway. Officers also located the weapon on the ground where they originally saw the man.

The man was placed under arrest and searched. Officers located a loaded BB gun magazine on him, as well as, a large can of bear spray....

UPDATE - Police Requesting Assistance regarding Assault Investigation at Hanmer Skate Park

**UPDATE 2**

Today, August 18th, 2020, the 42-year old man has been arrested for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Assault
• Party to the Offence – Assault
• Counselling – Assault

In addition, our criminal investigation has determined that the man was in possession of a tire iron during the time of the incident. As a result, the accused has also been arrested for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Weapons Dangerous
• Assault with a Weapon

One girl, who...

Two ICE Investigations Lead to the Arrest of a 31 year old Man

In late 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit received two separate investigations from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Each investigation found that a person in Greater Sudbury was distributing child abuse material online. Our ICE Unit continued each investigation by executing several court orders in an effort to identify the offender.

Members of Patrol Operations assisted in the investigation by providing vital information to the Lead Investigator...