News

Just before 10:00 p.m. on August 10, 2026, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received multiple calls regarding the occupants of a pickup truck allegedly discharging fireworks and BB guns at individuals in the Downtown core.

Just before 11:10 a.m. on August 7, 2026, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Kingsway.

Initial information indicated that one of the drivers involved had fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the individual at that time.

This summer, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) received information regarding suspected drug trafficking activities in the downtown core.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Dashawn Rouse of Southern Ontario has been charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to comply with a release order

Earlier this summer, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) received information regarding suspected drug trafficking in the downtown core.

On July 30, 2026, DEU investigators observed what was believed to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction near Beech Street, during which two individuals exchanged money for illicit drugs.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Yasmine Santos (see attached photo), who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

The Greater Sudbury Police Service recognizes the concerns raised by community members regarding open drug use, property crime, violent crime, and social disorder in our downtown core. We understand that community members, business owners, employees, and visitors want to feel safe in our community and expect visible action to address behaviours that impact public spaces.

Just before 11:00 p.m. on July 23, 2026, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) received a call for service regarding a robbery at an establishment on Regent St.

On July 19, 2026, at approximately 7:26 p.m., police received a report of a suspected impaired driver in the New Sudbury area. The caller advised that a man operating a motorcycle appeared disoriented and was nodding off while riding.

On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Larry Berrio, in partnership with Destination Northern Ontario, will host the annual Berrio on the Sandbanks event at Lake Wahnapitae Provincial Park.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 31-year-old, Bryan Eshquib who is wanted on an arrest warrant for the following offences;

·         First Degree Murder

·         Arson – Disregard for Human Life

·         Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose