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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

UPDATE 3

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, July 9, 2026, members of the Search and Rescue Team located 33-year-old Keith deceased in the area of High Falls Road.

We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 31-year-old, Deondrae Edie who is wanted on an arrest warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

·         Aggravated Assault

·         Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·         Obstruct Peace Officer

·         Resist Peace Officer

·         Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2

Shortly after 7:45 p.m. on July 6, 2026, officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Information received indicated that an individual operating a boat was believed to be impaired.

On June 30, 2026, detectives from the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit located and arrested an individual believed to be involved in a home invasion on St. Charles Street that occurred on June 18, 2026, where a 37-year-old, man sustained minor injuries.

On June 30, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community.