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21-year-old man arrested for Fraud Over $5,000 and Personating a Peace Officer

On November 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence on Regent Street regarding a Fraud Over $5,000. Information provided was that on November 19, 2024, a community member had received an alert on their phone advising to call the “RCMP” as a fraud had occurred with one of their bank accounts.

The community member called the number, was advised they owed $20,000 and that telling anyone about the fraud would jeopardize the investigation. The community member was instructed to withdraw $20...

43-year old man Arrested and Charged with Arson after Fire on Bancroft Drive

Shortly after midnight on November 20th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service and Greater Sudbury Fire Services were dispatched to a vehicle and structure fire at a residence on Bancroft Drive.

Through investigations by Patrol Operations officers and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division in collaboration with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, it was determined that the fire was set deliberately.

Fortunately, no one was injured; however, there was significant structural damage.

Police Investigating Stabbing on Errington Avenue

On the morning of November 22nd, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford regarding a weapons complaint. It was reported that an individual had been stabbed and required urgent medical attention.

Patrol officers arrived at the scene within one minute of receiving the call and found a 30-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to the hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services for treatment of her serious...

Festive R.I.D.E. campaign dedicated to Caitlin Jelley, Jazmine Houle and Steven Philippe

Today, we held our annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign launch.

This year’s Festive R.I.D.E. carries special significance, as 2024 marks 15 years since the tragic and senseless loss of Caitlin Jelley, Jazmine Houle and Steven Philippe, who were killed on June 21, 2009, due to the actions of an impaired driver. 

Their memories are a painful reminder of the devastating consequences that impaired driving can inflict on families, friends and entire communities.

These...

Change of Command and Swearing-in Ceremony – New Chief of Police Sara Cunningham

Chief Sara Cunningham was named Chief in September of this year, and her transition was formally acknowledged on Tuesday with a Change of Command and Swearing-in ceremony at the Caruso Club. 

Chief Cunningham has dedicated over 26 years to the Greater Sudbury Police Service as a police officer. She has served with pride, distinction and excellence, and brings vast experience to the role. She is an engaging leader, having had responsibility in many areas of the police service involving varied...