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UPDATE - 24 year old Man Arrested - Erratic Driving and Hit and Run Incidents Longyear Drive

UPDATE

Around 6:15 p.m. yesterday evening, September 21, 2021, we received a call regarding a man matching the description of the driver involved in the incidents earlier that day. Information provided was that the man was seen in the area of Falconbridge Highway and Longyear Drive.

Officers attended the area and located the man. Officers confirmed that it was the man believed to be involved in the theft of motor vehicle and erratic driving incidents that morning.

At 6:30 p.m., Officers placed the...

Officers in Area of Falconbridge Hwy and Longyear Drive After Erratic Driving/Hit and Run Incidents

Around 9:30 a.m. we received a call regarding an erratic driver in the area of Cote Boulevard in the Valley. Information provided was that the driver of a pick-up truck was doing donuts in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was then seen being driven into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision in the area of Skead Road. The driver fled in the vehicle prior to Police arrival. Fortunately, the driver of the second vehicle was not injured as a result of the collision.

The man driving the...

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.

Patrol...

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...