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Too Hot to Handle - Not to be Confused with the Netflix Original Series

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2022, we received a call from City of Greater Fire Services as Firefighters were on scene of a kitchen fire inside one of the units at the Richard Lake Motel.

During the initial investigation, Officers and Firefighters found evidence that the occupant was using a butane stove within the Motel room when an explosion took place blowing out the window of the room. The occupant was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious,...

31 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Scary Situation at Tim Hortons in Azilda

Around 11:40 a.m. today, January 6, 2022, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at the Tim Hortons in Azilda. Information provided was that a man had entered the restaurant and a staff member saw what was believed to be a firearm in the waistband of his pants.

Members of our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre remained on the phone with the staff member as Members of Patrol Operations and our Emergency Response Unit were dispatched to the area.

Minutes later Officers arrived on scene...

Requesting Assistance to Identify Person Responsible for Theft of Motor Vehicle and B&E

Around 9:30 p.m. on January 4, 2022, a community member attended a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. At the time, the community member was driving a 2010 Grey Nissan Versa Note. The community member left the vehicle running and quickly attended the store.

Minutes later the community member returned to the parking lot only to find that the vehicle was gone.

Early this morning, January 5, 2022, the vehicle was located inside a convenience store on Bancroft Drive after an unknown...

Requesting Assistance to Locate 39 year old Jonathan Cushing

UPDATE

Around 4:50 p.m. on December 22, 2021, 39 year old Jonathan Cushing was located on Larch Street and was arrested on a First Instance Warrant by Members of our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) and Intelligence Units.

We would like to thank everyone who shared the media release and those who contacted Police with information. Your assistance is always greatly appreciated.

ORIGINAL

We are requesting the Public’s assistance to locate 39 year old Jonathan Cushing.

Jonathan is currently on Bail after...

24 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Murder After Stabbing on Lisgar Street

UPDATE

The deceased man has been identified as 39-year-old Jeffery Drysdale. We are releasing his name with his family’s permission. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this very difficult time.

As the investigation is ongoing, the 24-year-old man arrested for the violent attack has now been charged with First Degree Murder, Assault and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. His name cannot be released at this time as...