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Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Pedestrian on Paris Street

Just before 7:00 a.m. on February 27, 2026, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a call in the area of 1720 Paris Street regarding a hit‑and‑run collision involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was struck in the northbound lane of Paris Street by a vehicle that fled the area before police were contacted.

First responders attempted life saving measures; but unfortunately, the 46-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced...

Missing person 38-year-old, Shanda – One year since disappearance

It has been one year since Shanda’s disappearance. Our focus remains on locating her and bringing answers to her loved ones. Shanda, 38, was last seen around 3:00 p.m. on February 25, 2025, on Melvin Avenue. She’s described as 5’5” to 5’7”, around 150 lbs., with long brown hair – often in a ponytail – and blue eyes. We do not have confirmed clothing descriptors. 

Over the past year, our Missing Persons Investigator has conducted more than 100 interviews and followed up on every tip, lead, and...

DEU with assistance from ERU and K9 seize $150,000 in illicit drugs

On February 21, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury.

Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a high-risk vehicle stop where one person was arrested.

Based on the investigation, detectives applied for and were granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant for an apartment on Martindale Road where another person was arrested...

Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Leads to Impaired Driving and Criminal Harassment Charges

On February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m., police received a report from a caller who stated that a dark pickup truck had been following her vehicle for nearly three hours. The caller, who had three other passengers with her, reported that the truck continued to follow them throughout various areas of the city.

Officers were immediately dispatched and quickly located the suspect vehicle following the complainant’s car in the downtown area. A traffic stop was conducted at 3:27 a.m., and...

Investigation Underway After Reported Incident Involving a Dog

UPDATE 2

Working in collaboration with the City of Greater Sudbury’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, the 51‑year‑old man has been charged with Cruelty to Animals under the Criminal Code of Canada. The dog is in a safe and secure environment at a local animal shelter, receiving appropriate attention and support.

The accused has been released on an undertaking with conditions prohibiting him from having the care or control of any animal, and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to...