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Police Week 2021: Cst. John Robinson

May 9-15, 2021 marks National Police Week. We thank our members for their continued service, sacrifice and commitment to community safety and well-being.

National Police Week began in 1970 as a way for the police to connect with their communities and to increase awareness about the services they provide.

Typically, we would host a community event to engage with our community members; however, for the second year in a row, we are celebrating Police Week virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Detective Constable Marc Belanger

As we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’d like to introduce you to members of our Criminal Investigations Division. These are the people who respond to Sexual Assault reports and assist Survivors of Sexual Assault in the healing process and pursuit of justice.

Meet Detective Constable Marc Belanger: 

“My current role is a Detective with the Criminal Investigations Division. Our primary function is the investigation of all major crimes which includes Sexual Assault.

As...

Fatal Collision on Maley Drive Claims Life of 44 year old Man

Around 11:30 p.m. on May 2, 2021, we received a call regarding a single vehicle collision at the roundabout on Maley Drive at Lansing Avenue involving a motorcycle.

Police along with City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Paramedic Services were dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, Paramedics located the driver and lone occupant of the motorcycle unresponsive. The 44 year old man was transported to hospital where he was unfortunately pronounced deceased by Medical professionals.

His name will...

Two 34 year old Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Fatal Fire on Bruce Avenue

UPDATE 4

Through the investigation, Detectives have identified a third and fourth person believed to be responsible for the fatal fire that claimed the lives of three community members.

Around 8:30 p.m. on April 27, 2021, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged 34 year old Jared Herrick and 34 year old Phillippe Jeannotte with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• First Degree Murder x3
• Attempt Murder
• Conspiracy to...

Detectives Charge 24 year old Man with Firearms Trafficking

On March 30, 2021, members of our Criminal Investigation Division executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residential building on Cedar Street in relation to an active Firearms Trafficking investigation.

At the time, Detectives were following up on firearms and ammunition that were seized during unrelated Search Warrants earlier this year within Greater Sudbury.

Investigators were conducting an investigation into the purchasing and selling habits of a licenced firearms owner with a valid Possession...