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Officer on bike patrol arrests 53-year-old for trafficking drugs in downtown core

Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:10 AM

Just before 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2023, a member of our Community Response Unit (CRU) was on a bike patrol in the downtown core, when the officer witnessed an individual selling what were believed to be illicit drugs to another person. The officer was able to approach the two individuals without being detected and witnessed the exchange of cash for drugs.

Having witnessed the exchange, the officer called for additional units and stopped the two parties. The officer placed the individual...

Protect your online purchases from porch pirates

Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:12 AM

Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are associated to American Thanksgiving, many of us take advantage of the in-store and online deals. The average Canadian spends $291, the second highest amount globally after the United States.

Online shopping means packages being delivered to residences at any given time during the day/evening.

As we move into the festive holiday season, please keep in mind that “porch pirates” see unattended packages as a crime of opportunity and unfortunately take...

61-year-old charged with Fraud after stealing over $712,500 from employer

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 08:30 AM

In February 2023, Detectives in the Financial Crime Unit of our Criminal Investigation Division began a significant fraud investigation into a former employee of a local business.

Information provided was that an accounting firm had completed a financial audit for the business noting multiple cheques being made out to the former employee by the employee. It is believed that the former employee would then process the cheques as “business expenses”, however these expenses were not authorized.

As a...

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 01:39 PM

Everyone has the right to live free from violence. However, many Canadians across the country continue to face violence every day because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity or perceived gender. This is referred to as gender-based violence (GBV) and is a violation of human rights.

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to raise awareness about gender-based violence.

We are committed to standing up against gender-based violence; to...

Congratulations to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service - Recipient of the Championing Change Paddle

Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 09:15 AM

This year, Greater Sudbury Police Service hosted its 2nd annual Truth and Reconciliation Relay with over 1,000 participants from 41 organizations. 
 
The goal of our Truth and Reconciliation Relay is to raise awareness on Residential Schools, in particular the “Calls to Action” brought forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. This initiative provided the opportunity to have open and honest conversations about the unimaginable trauma experienced by Indigenous children and...