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Canada Day 2021: Every Child Matters

On Canada Day, we are thankful for our country and its diverse people and we acknowledge our nation’s successes. Today is also a day to reflect on when our nation has not lived up to its ideals. A part of our history of which we are not proud. Educating ourselves and reflecting on hard, devastating truths is especially important, now more than ever. 

We recognize and acknowledge the genocide, suppression, racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous Peoples here in Canada, historically...

Changes to the Highway Traffic Act Effective July 1st 2021

The Greater Sudbury Police is committed to road safety in our community. We will continue to enforce the prevention of aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving in an effort to ensure the safety all road users. We will be conducting several "Anywhere Anytime" RIDE programs throughout this holiday weekend. If your plans include the consumption of intoxicants, please plan ahead for a safe ride home.

Be aware of the following changes to the Highway Traffic Act effective tomorrow:

New Stunt Driving...

Community Member Distracts Impaired Driver Until Police Arrive

Last week, Scott, a keen community member contacted Police regarding an impaired driver. Yesterday, Constable Hinds, Auxiliary Member Powell and Constable Kitchikake had the opportunity to thank Scott in person. 

Last week, Scott found himself in a situation where he came across an impaired driver. Scott recognized clear signs of impairment and immediately contacted Police. Scott was able to distract the driver while awaiting Police arrival, keeping the driver from going back out onto the roadway....

Requesting Assistance to Identify and Locate Driver After Early Morning Collision

Just after 5:00 a.m. this morning, June 25, 2021, we received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision on MR35 at Elizabeth Street in Chelmsford. Information provided was that there were two vehicles involved in the collision and one of the drivers had already fled the scene as the vehicle was found unoccupied.

The driver of the second vehicle, a 32 year old man was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

At this time, we do not have any descriptors...

41 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Home Invasion

Around 6:50 a.m. on June 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Break and Enter in progress on Brebeuf Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man had removed the back door of the residence from its hinges and entered the home.

Officers from our Patrol Operations arrived within minutes, entered the home and took the man into custody.

During the investigation it was learned that the man entered the residence, went into the homeowner’s bedroom and threated her with a screw driver,...