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ITSU investigating serious collision on MR84 in Capreol

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a white Ford F-450 truck on Municipal Road 84 in Capreol. The driver of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old, youth was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in critical, but stable condition.

Based on the preliminary investigation it is believed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Municipal Road 84 when it collided with the...

Officers respond to workplace fatality on Dominion Drive in Hanmer

Shortly after 8:15 a.m. this morning, September 18, 2025, officers were dispatched to a workplace incident at a residence on Dominion Drive in Hanmer. Information provided was that a contract worker was trapped beneath an excavator.

Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, the 42-year-old, man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to his...

Officers seize over $33,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop

Around 2:10 a.m. this morning, September 16, 2025, patrol officers while on McKim Street ran a vehicle through a police database, receiving a hit for a registered owner with unconfirmed insurance. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle to confirm the status of the required documentation.

Upon speaking with the driver and two passengers of the vehicle, officers saw an open container of alcohol. Based on the observation, officers formed reasonable and probable grounds under the...

Heavy police presence on Balsam Street after Weapons complaint

Around 7:50 a.m. this morning, September 12, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence on Balsam Street in Copper Cliff in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had shot the complainant’s vehicle with what was described as a gun and then went inside the residence.

Officers attended the area and set up containment of the residence as the individual believed to be responsible was inside. The individual exited the residence and was taken into custody...

Five youths arrested in relation to Robbery on Bancroft Drive

Just after 8:40 p.m. on September 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to Bancroft Drive in relation to a Robbery. Information provided was that a group of youth had entered a convenience store and stole cases of alcohol. When the employee approached the youth outside the convenience store, one of the youths displayed what was described as a handgun. The youths fled the area on foot prior to police being called.

Members of Patrol Operations, the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit arrived on...