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Residential Fire on Antwerp Avenue Claims Life of One Individual

Around 6:10 a.m. this morning, September 21, 2021, we were contacted by City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a residential fire on Antwerp Avenue. Upon entering the residence, Firefighters located a deceased individual inside one of the units. 

At this time, we do not have a confirmed identity of the deceased person. We are working in collaboration with the Coroner’s Officer and the Ontario Fire Marshall. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

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GSPS Members Nominated for OWLE Teamwork Award

Congratulations Detective Sergeant Angie Sirkka, Detective Constable Stephanie Duchene and Ms. Julia Kinna, BSW on being nominated for an OWLE Teamwork Award! 

The OWLE Teamwork Award recognizes the exceptional successes of women in law enforcement working on complex, comprehensive, ground-breaking or long-term projects and who have successfully fostered change and have made contributions as leaders and mentors.

Sexual Assault is the most under-reported crime and the Greater Sudbury Police...

29-year old Man Arrested and Charged with Child Pornography Offences

On September 15th, 2021, our Internet Child Exploitation (I.C.E.) and Computer Forensics Units in conjunction with the Tactical and Intelligence Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 29-year old Robert Cunningham was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Access Child Pornography x 1
• Possess Child Pornography x 1
• Make Available Child Pornography x 1
• Breach of Probation x 2

Robert Cunningham appeared in Bail Court on September...

Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn Nominated for OWLE Leadership Award

Congratulations Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn on being nominated by her peers for an OWLE Leadership Award! 

The OWLE (Ontario Women in Law Enforcement) Leadership award is presented to a woman in law enforcement who inspires others; is an excellent role model; positively influences the actions and opinions of others; encourages and supports colleagues; shows initiative; perseveres in the face of criticism or adversity; has high ethical standards; is willing to “go that extra mile”; builds...

Requesting Assistance - Stabbing Overnight on Medina Lane

Around 8:30 p.m. on September 15, 2021, we were called in relation to an Assault with a Weapon in the area of Medina Lane in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that an unknown individual had stabbed a woman while she was walking on the path off of Medina Lane.

Upon arrival Officers located a 26 year old woman who had sustained what is believed to be a stab wound. She was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious injuries.

Through the investigation it...