In July, officers from the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Unit began an investigation in relation to historical IPV incidents involving two individuals in our community. 

On August 5, 2025, 40-year-old, Robert Dorzek from Val Caron was arrested by members of our Emergency Response and IPV Units. The individual has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Cause Unnecessary Suffering to Animal
  • Mischief Under $5,000 x5
  • Assault
  • Assault With a Weapon
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Following the arrest, officers from the ERU, Criminal Investigations Division and IPV Unit executed a search warrant at the individual’s residence where they seized firearms, weapons, ammunition, and explosive substances. Officers seized eight firearms, two crossbows and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

The individual attended Bail Court on August 6, 2025, to answer to the charges and has since been released with conditions and a future court date.

Working in collaboration with our community partners, we want to reassure community members that essential services are available to survivors and those at risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). For more information on services in our community, please visit Intimate Partner Violence - Supports and Resources 

IPV is defined as behaviour within an intimate relationship that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm.

This includes:

  • Physical violence
  • Sexual coercion
  • Emotional or psychological abuse
  • Controlling or threatening behavior

This definition applies to incidents committed by both current and former partners.

If you are experiencing or have experienced abuse or are concerned about someone’s safety, please call 9-1-1 in an emergency or call our non-emergency number 705-675-9171 if you are reporting an incident after the fact and are in a place of safety.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to supporting survivors, holding offenders accountable, and working collaboratively to end violence in all its forms.

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