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16-year-old youth arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault

Around 1:55 p.m. on February 1, 2023, officers were dispatched the area of Elm Street in relation to a Weapons complaint.

Information provided was that two youths were involved in an altercation and one of the youths had stabbed the other. The 16-year-old youth who sustained the stab wound was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with non-life-threatening injuries while the other 16-year-old youth fled on foot prior to police arrival.

Just after 6:50 p.m.,...

GSPS Recognizes Black History Month 2023

Today, February 1st, marks the beginning of Black History Month. The 2023 theme for Black History Month is: “Ours to tell”. This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell about their histories, successes, sacrifices and triumphs. During Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions that Black Canadians have made historically and continue to make in all...

GSPS Charges 22 Impaired Drivers in the First Month of 2023

So far this month, we’ve charged a total of 22 impaired drivers in Greater Sudbury. Not a good start to 2023, folks.

In an effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers in our community, our Traffic Management Unit conducted two R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot checks over the weekend.

Of the 436 drivers screened during these RIDE checks, the following charges were laid:

• Four drivers charged with Operation while Impaired 
• One driver charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with...

Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols

On January 7, 2023, 29-year-old, Tyre Nichols was violently beaten to death by five Memphis police officers after a routine traffic stop. As a result of the attack, the officers have been fired and they have since been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression.

The actions of these officers are egregious and disgusting. They have disgraced the policing profession. The outrage...

2023 Polar Plunge Poster and Photo Contest

In preparation for this year’s Greater Sudbury Polar Plunge, we’re asking Greater Sudbury youth to participate in our 2023 Polar Plunge contests.

Poster Contest: For students in Grades 1-6

Winner of the 2022 Poster Contest: Congratulations, Charleigh!

 Guidelines

• Poster must be drawn on 8 1/2” x 11” white paper horizontally
• Each poster must portray “Plungee” the polar bear mascot (please see the image below as an example)
• Students may use crayons, paint, coloured pencils or markers. No highlighters,...