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28 year old Man Involved in Robbery and Erratic Driving Incident Arrested

Around 10:30 a.m. on September 2, 2021, we received a call from an establishment on Riverside Drive in relation to a Robbery that had just occurred. Information provided was that a man had driven a truck into the front of the building, attended the pharmacy inside and stole narcotics along with other items. The driver then fled the scene in the vehicle.

Minutes later we received a call regarding a collision involving the same vehicle where the driver fled the scene in the vehicle. Multiple 9-1-1...

You Snooze, You Lose (Your Stash)

Just before 10:20 p.m. on September 1, 2021, we received a call in relation to a Suspicious Vehicle parked in the parking lot of an establishment on Notre Dame Avenue West in Azilda. Information provided was that the parked vehicle was running and both individuals inside appeared to be asleep.

When Officers arrived on scene they were able to wake up both individuals who showed signs of being impaired. Officers placed the driver under arrest. The driver attempted to flee on foot; however he was caught...

When it Rains, it Snows - DEU Officers Seize Almost $218,000 in Cocaine and Fentanyl

In June of 2021, our Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U) of the Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) with assistance from the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (C.I.S.O.) initiated multiple investigations intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury.

One of the Drug Investigations identified a group of individuals trafficking illegal drugs...

Police Community Leader Award: Kevin Powell

Although we could not gather in person this year for the Community and Police Awards Gala, we would still like to formally recognize members of our Service and of the Public who have had a direct impact on community safety and well-being in Greater Sudbury.

Over the next two months, we’ll be sharing the recipients of each respective award on our social media channels.

Today, we present the Police Community Leader Award to Kevin Powell. 

The Police Community Leader Award is presented to a leader...

43 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Numerous Child Pornography Offences

UPDATE

Since the arrest of James “Jamie” Doucette on August 24, 2021, Detectives from our Internet Child Exploitation Unit have continued to investigate information related to the initial investigation.

As a result, James Doucette has also been charged with the following offences:

•  Sexual Interference x3

•  Sexual Assault (child) x3

•  Sexual Assault (adult)

•  Invitation to Sexual Touching x2

•  Sexual Exploitation

•  Sexual Exploitation x2

•  Forcible Confinement

Due...