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Officers execute search warrant at illegal psilocybin dispensary downtown

In November of 2024, an illegal psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) dispensary opened in the downtown core. Psilocybin is a controlled drug under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and selling psilocybin carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison.

Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) immediately engaged with the building owner and the store employees for the purpose of education about the CDSA. The store employees voluntarily shutdown the store and enforcement was...

5th annual “Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki” Mentorship Program

We were proud to host the 5th Annual "Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki" mentorship program launch this morning.

Rooted in healing, trust, and community, Mooz Akinonmaaget Maa Aki brings Indigenous youth and GSPS members together in a spirit of connection, growth, and respect.

This strength-based, youth-focused initiative – delivered in partnership with Indigenous child welfare agencies, Wiikwemkoong Tourism, Wiikwemkoong Restorative Justice, and supported by Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre – offers a safe...

Officers investigating IPV-related homicide – 63-year-old woman deceased, 32-year-old, woman injured

UPDATE

Shortly before 11:30 a.m. officers located the 36-year-old, man in a wooded area off Alder Street with injuries that appear to be self-inflicted. He was taken into custody without incident. Due to the nature of his injuries, he has been transported to the hospital for medical treatment, however he remains in police custody.

The 36-year-old, man is being charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

• First Degree Murder
• Attempt Murder
• Possession of a Weapon for a...

Canada Day – Science North and Bell Park

Officers from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Traffic Safety Unit and Patrol Operations will be on patrol again this Canada Day regulating the safe flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Roadways around Bell Park, Science North, Health Sciences North and several intersecting streets will be monitored for prohibited parking.

Vehicles parked in prohibited areas, on grassed areas, sidewalks, or obstructing driveways and/or intersections will be ticketed and/or towed.

The boat launch...

Death investigation of 19-year-old, Roch Renaud - Ontario Provincial Police

As a result of a Chief’s complaint on June 13, 2025, an investigation has been initiated into the actions of two, off-duty police officers on May 23, 2025. As the allegations have not yet been substantiated, their names will not be released at this time. Both officers have been suspended with pay in accordance with section 209(1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).

The Ontario Provincial Police have assumed responsibility for the investigation into the death of 19-year-old, Roch...