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GSPS Diversity Advisory Committee Presents Bursaries to Four Local Students

Each year, our Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) recognizes outstanding grade 12 students in Sudbury who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, inclusive practices and cultural acceptance in their school and/or in their community.

This year, DAC awarded one bursary of $1,000 to a student from each of the four school boards within the City of Sudbury, totaling $4,000. 

Gurpreet Singh Broca, Chair of our Diversity Advisory Committee, was pleased to present the checks to this year’s...

Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court

Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fled the scene in a vehicle.

Through the investigation, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section...

Man in critical condition after incident on Elm Street - 33-year-old man charged with Attempt Murder

Just before 5:15 p.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to an Unknown Trouble on Elm Street. Information provided was that an individual could be heard yelling for someone to call police from inside a residential unit.

Officers arrived on scene and located an individual outside the residence who was believed to be involved in the incident. Officers made entry into the unit to ensure the safety of those who might be inside. Upon entering the unit, officers located a 59-year-old, man who...

4th annual “Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki” Mentorship Program

Today we were very pleased to launch our 4th annual “Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki” mentorship program in partnership with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services, Nogdawindamin Family & Community Services, Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services, Children’s Aid Society, Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre, Restorative Justice Sudbury and the Crown’s Office. 

Spear-headed by Cst. Darrell Rivers, GSPS Indigenous Liaison Officer, this initiative aims to assist in building positive relationships between Youth...

Officers seize $10,000 in illicit drugs and CEW

On July 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Officers from patrol operations, assisted by DEU arrested an individual on Lorne Street for breaching a court-issued release order. The individual was already facing drug charges and was on a release order while awaiting a court date.

Upon arresting the individual, officers conducted a search and located approximately 50...