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Officers seize $17,450 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Kathleen Street

Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Medina Lane in Greater Sudbury. While on patrol, officers saw a pick-up truck that appeared to have an insecure load in the back. Upon running the vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle came back as being uninsured. The officers followed the vehicle to Elm Street and then to Frood Road where the vehicle was seen making erratic maneuverers. Officers initiated the emergency lights on the marked cruiser and...

Requesting assistance to identify person responsible for mischief to Pride flag painting on Minto St

We are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for the mischief to the Pride flag painting on Minto Street.

At 6:00 a.m. on August 3, 2024, the individual in the attached photos was captured on video surveillance vandalizing the Pride flag painting on Minto Street by throwing a can of white paint on the flag painting.

Officers worked in collaboration with City of Greater Sudbury staff to obtain and review security video surveillance footage of the incident.

The...

Wanted Person – 26-year-old Tyler Closs arrested on Canada-wide Arrest Warrant

On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad issued information related to a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant for 26-year-old, Tyler Closs for breaching a Statutory Release Order while serving a 4-year, 6-month and 10-day sentence for:

• Aggravated Assault x2
• Assault Peace Office with Weapon or Imitation x2
• Obstruct Public/Peace Officer
• Assault – Threats Violence – Use of Force

As Tyler Closs is known to visit Greater Sudbury, officers and community...

DEU conclude drug trafficking investigation and seize close to $24,000 in drugs

On August 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual from Greater Sudbury who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs.

Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested 42-year-old, Crystal Prescott on drug charges and executed two Search Warrants in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of executing the Search Warrants, Detectives seized approximately 110 grams of what is believed...

Two individuals arrested and charged with Arson after fire on Burton Avenue

Just after 3:45 a.m. on August 5, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Burton Avenue in relation to a possible Arson.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with Greater Sudbury Firefighters who were on scene. Firefighters had extinguished the fire, however there was substantial damage to the building.

While speaking with individuals on scene, it was determined that the fire was in fact an Arson.

Based on information gathered at the scene and video surveillance footage, officers...