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Shooting on Bruce Avenue - Homicide Investigation
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 09:34 AM
At around 10:00 p.m. on October 11, 2021, we were called in relation to a Weapons complaint on Bruce Avenue after there were reports of gunshots.
When Officers arrived on scene they located a 40 year old man deceased inside of a residential unit. It is believed that he died as a result of being shot.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes.
Information provided was that multiple people were seen leaving...
Remembering Constable Joseph MacDonald
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2021 08:19 AM
In the early morning of October 7, 1993, while on general patrol, Constable Joseph MacDonald conducted a routine traffic stop. Two male occupants exited the vehicle and a violent physical altercation developed, which resulted in the exchange of gunfire. Constable MacDonald, fatally shot, lay beside his empty service revolver.
The two male suspects fled the area in a vehicle pursued by police. Subsequently a foot chase and further altercation ensued where both suspects were taken into police...
Requesting Assistance to Identify Person(s) Responsible for Arson on Eyre Street
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2021 01:34 PM
Around 7:20 a.m. on October 1, 2021 we received a call from City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Eyre Street. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters deemed the fire to be suspicious and contacted Police.
At the time of the fire, the building was abandoned. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident, however, the structure did sustain substantial damages.
The Ontario Fire Marshal has confirmed that this incident is the result...
Cst. Joseph MacDonald Memorial Award: Craig Maki
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 12:17 PM
Although we could not gather in person this year or last 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.
The Constable Joseph MacDonald Memorial Award is presented to a Police Service member who has demonstrated outstanding service to youth through official duty and community involvement.
Craig Maki, Manager of our 911 Emergency Communications...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 03:24 PM
Earlier this year, the bodies of 215 children were found at the site of a former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Over the next months, thousands of other children were found, and searches continue today.
Thursday, September 30th, 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time for Canadians to acknowledge and learn more about the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and how...