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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...

Detectives arrest two individuals from Southern Ontario and seize $68,500 in illicit drugs

On April 23, 2026, detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at residences on Ste. Anne’s Road and Louis Street. In total, eight people were located and arrested for drug offences.

As a result of the search warrants and incident to arrests...

Director of Corporate Services - Now Accepting Applications

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Board is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Corporate Services with the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

The Director of Corporate Services provides executive leadership and oversight of the Finance Division including Budget and Capital Asset Management, Fleet, Facilities, Payroll, and Procurement, as well as the Human Resources Division, encompassing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment and Retention, Health & Safety and...

Requesting assistance to identify driver of electric dirt bike involved in erratic driving incident

Just before 8:45 a.m. on April 21, 2026, an officer observed an electric dirt bike (image of bike and driver attached) without a licence plate being driven erratically on Elgin Street. The driver of the dirt bike was seen popping wheelies and attempting to engage officers in pursuit. The driver of the dirt bike then sped off at a high rate of speed down Minto Street towards Larch Street. Officers then observed the electric dirt bike on Louis Street where the driver once again tried to engage...

ITSU investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian on Westmount Avenue

Just before 9:55 p.m. on April 16, 2026, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian on Westmount Avenue at William Avenue. The 17-year-old young woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, she was pronounced deceased at the hospital by medical professionals. Her name will not be released out of respect for the family's wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends and all those impacted by this incident. The driver...