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32-year-old, man arrested and charged after barricaded person incident on Eva Street

Around 5:20 p.m. on September 25, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Eva Street in relation to a Neighbour Dispute involving a possible firearm. Information provided was that two residents of the building had been involved in an altercation and one of the residents was believed to be in possession of a firearm.

Officers from Patrol Operations arrived on scene and set-up containment of the building as the individual involved was believed to be inside his unit. Community...

Officers investigating shooting at 1960 Paris Street - Arrest warrant for 26-year-old Romaine Sam

UPDATE 3

On October 4, 2025, 26-year-old, Romaine Sam was taken into custody on the strength of the arrest warrant for Second Degree Murder x2 at the Pearson International Airport by members of the Canadian Boarder Services Agency (CBSA). Through the investigation it was determined that Romaine Sam fled to Southern Ontario shortly after the double homicide occurred and then left the country prior to being identified. Romaine Sam was arrested at Pearson International Airport upon returning to...

ITSU investigating serious collision on MR84 in Capreol

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on September 19, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a white Ford F-450 truck on Municipal Road 84 in Capreol. The driver of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old, youth was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. She remains in hospital in critical, but stable condition.

Based on the preliminary investigation it is believed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Municipal Road 84 when it collided with the...

Officers respond to workplace fatality on Dominion Drive in Hanmer

Shortly after 8:15 a.m. this morning, September 18, 2025, officers were dispatched to a workplace incident at a residence on Dominion Drive in Hanmer. Information provided was that a contract worker was trapped beneath an excavator.

Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene. Unfortunately, the 42-year-old, man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to his...

Officers seize over $33,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop

Around 2:10 a.m. this morning, September 16, 2025, patrol officers while on McKim Street ran a vehicle through a police database, receiving a hit for a registered owner with unconfirmed insurance. The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle to confirm the status of the required documentation.

Upon speaking with the driver and two passengers of the vehicle, officers saw an open container of alcohol. Based on the observation, officers formed reasonable and probable grounds under the...