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DEU detectives arrest three individuals for CDSA offences

On April 30, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Detectives located a vehicle associated to the individuals on Paris Street and took three people into custody. Based on the investigation, detectives had applied for and been granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant for a residence on Regent Street.  

As a result of a search of the vehicle and...

Missing person Catherine “Wendy” – Two years since disappearance

It has now been two years since the disappearance of Catherine “Wendy”. Our focus remains on locating her and bringing answers to her loved ones, who continue to live with uncertainty and concern.

Wendy was 48 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen just before 4:00 p.m. on May 1, 2024, in New Sudbury. 

Wendy is described as 5’4” tall, 125 pounds, with blue eyes and dyed brown hair. She has a surgical scar on her right wrist, angel wing tattoos on her shoulder, and is missing...

Officers arrest 34-year-old, man after home invasion and impaired driving incident

Around 4:40 p.m. on April 29, 2026, officers were dispatched to a residence on Charette Avenue in relation to a home invasion. Information provided was that an individual attended the residence, forced entry to the home and assaulted a resident inside. The individual then fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

While responding to the incident, officers were provided with a description of the vehicle and the direction of travel. Officers located the vehicle on MR35 and conducted a traffic...

Requesting assistance to locate Matthew Francis – wanted on two arrest warrants

The Greater Sudbury Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate 43-year-old, Matthew Francis (image attached) who is wanted on two arrest warrants for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• Sexual Assault
• Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Criminal Harassment Repeatedly Follow
• Criminal Harassment Engage in Threatening Conduct

Due to the sensitive nature of these incidents and to protect the identities of the victims/survivors, no further information will be...

ITSU investigating serious collision involving electric scooter in Copper Cliff

Just before 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving an electric scooter at the intersection of Godfrey Drive and Park Street in Copper Cliff.

Based on the investigation, it has been determined that a pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Godfrey Drive when a youth riding an electric scooter entered the roadway from Park Street.

The youth sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury...