News

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...

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...