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Honouring Retired K9 Scout

It is with broken hearts, that on behalf of GSPS Sergeant Doug Ward, his wife Jennifer and children Kennedy, Ryan, Ella and Mara, we share the passing of Retired K-9 Scout. Retired K-9 Scout passed away Tuesday, January 25th, 2022, surrounded by his family. 

Scout was born in Holland and was chosen by Sergeant Ward in 2011, during a selection process in Pennsylvania. Scout worked for seven years beside his partner and best friend, Sergeant Ward. Together they were responsible for many apprehensions...

Heavy Police Presence on Bruce Avenue After Early Morning Shooting

UPDATE

Unfortunately, the 62 year old man who was transported to hospital as a result of this incident has been pronounced deceased. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released as we are in the process of notifying his next of kin.

As a result of his death, this is now a Homicide investigation. Through the investigation it has been determined that the 62 year old man was with two other men, dressed primarily in black clothing when the incident occurred....

Woman Goes for Joyride to Tim Hortons After Stealing Vehicle

Around 2:15 p.m. on January 15, 2022, a community member left their vehicle running with the doors unlocked and the key in the ignition while inside their residence. A woman walked into the driveway of the residence, entered the vehicle and took off with the car.

The community member immediately contacted Police and provided a description of the vehicle along with the direction that the vehicle was last seen being driven, as well as, a description of the woman who was seen getting into the driver’s...

Too Hot to Handle - Not to be Confused with the Netflix Original Series

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on January 10, 2022, we received a call from City of Greater Fire Services as Firefighters were on scene of a kitchen fire inside one of the units at the Richard Lake Motel.

During the initial investigation, Officers and Firefighters found evidence that the occupant was using a butane stove within the Motel room when an explosion took place blowing out the window of the room. The occupant was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious,...

31 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Scary Situation at Tim Hortons in Azilda

Around 11:40 a.m. today, January 6, 2022, we received a call regarding a Weapons complaint at the Tim Hortons in Azilda. Information provided was that a man had entered the restaurant and a staff member saw what was believed to be a firearm in the waistband of his pants.

Members of our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre remained on the phone with the staff member as Members of Patrol Operations and our Emergency Response Unit were dispatched to the area.

Minutes later Officers arrived on scene...