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Police investigating threat at Ecole Notre-Dame

Around 2:30 p.m. on May 8, 2024, officers were dispatched to École Notre-Dame in Hanmer in relation to a threats complaint.

A student located a handwritten message on a piece of paper warning of a threat to individuals at the school. The message did not detail the type of threat. The piece of paper was found in a bathroom in the school. The student brought the piece of paper to staff who contacted police.

Officers are actively investigating the matter to determine the credibility of the threat....

BEAR Unit seizes over $25,500 in illicit drugs after driver tries to flee scene of collision

On May 3, 2024, members of the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a motor vehicle with unauthorized license plates being driven on MR35 in Chelmsford. Detectives from the BEAR Unit requested the assistance of Patrol Operations to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser, the driver began driving at a high rate of speed Elm Street. Due to the driver’s aggressive driving behaviour, the officer in the marked cruiser did not pursue the vehicle in the...

GSPS Members Earn Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE) Awards

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE) hosted its annual Awards Gala in Brampton honouring female police service members from across the province in Major Award Categories and through Length of Service Awards. 

A number of GSPS members received Length of Service Awards for having served 25- and 30-years in the policing profession.

Members of the Sweeney Homicide Investigative Team; Retired Staff Sergeant Sandy Dicaire, Retired Detective Sergeant Sharon O’Brien, Dana...

Police investigating threat at l’École secondaire catholique l’Horizon

UPDATE

As a result of the investigation, officers have identified the youth believed to be responsible for the message written in a bathroom at l’École secondaire catholique l’Horizon.

The student has been arrested and charged with Uttering Threats and Mischief – Interrupt or Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property. Based on the investigation and in consultation with administration and the youth’s parent, the youth has been referred to a diversion program under the Youth...

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People

The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada is a national tragedy.

May 5 is the National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. On this day, the nation honours the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people and supports grieving families and community healing. 

On Friday, May 3rd, the Greater Sudbury Police Service, in...