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Bank investigator scam

Fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions and are claiming that the victim’s bank account has been compromised. Fraudsters will convince victims that in order to protect their account until a new debit card is issued, the victim must send an Interac e-transfer transaction to their own cellphone number. The suspect will instruct the victim on the steps required to add themselves as a payee and to increase their daily Interac e-transfer limit to $10,000 (note that the maximum amount that...

Officers Locate Stabbing Suspect in Downtown Sudbury Within Minutes of Receiving Call

Just before 6:20 p.m. on August 21st, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint on Elm Street. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed after a brief verbal and physical altercation. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to Police arrival.

Upon arrival, Officers located the victim who had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to the hospital by City of Greater...

22-year old man Charged with Aggravated Assault after Weapons Complaint on Elm St

Just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint on Elm St at Elgin St. Information provided was that an individual had been attacked with bear spray and stabbed. The suspect fled the scene prior to Police arrival.

Upon arrival, Officers located the victim who had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to the hospital by City of Greater Sudbury...

Police Presence - Stabbing on Desloges Road

UPDATE

Just after 11:00 a.m. today, August 21st, 2024, members of our Emergency Response Unit, Integrated Crime Team, Patrol Operations with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police located the suspect on the Highway 17 bypass.

The 40-year old man of Greater Sudbury was arrested without incident and charged with Attempt Murder contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. His name cannot be released as the information has not yet been sworn to through the court process. Additional charges are...

Fatal Collision on Skead Road Claims Life of 45-year old man

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16th, 2024, Officers were dispatched to Skead Road in relation to a single vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck.

City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic and Fire Services responded to the scene and began life-saving measures on the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was transported to hospital with critical injuries.

Unfortunately, the 45-year old man was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and...