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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...

Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions

Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence.

Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene.

Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasion involving the same individuals occurred around 12:55 a.m. on Bruce Avenue, however it was not...

31-year-old charged with impaired driving-related offences after single vehicle collision

At 7:05 a.m. on May 2, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received multiple traffic complaints regarding a pick-up truck being driven erratically while travelling Eastbound on MR 35 towards Sudbury.

As the traffic complaints were being received by our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre, the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision where the driver sustained life-threatening injuries.

Members of the Traffic Management Unit investigated the collision, where judicial authorization...

38-year-old arrested and charged with impaired operation after collision on Big Nickel Mine Road

Just before 7:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Big Nickel Mine Road in relation to a motor vehicle collision. Information provided was that prior to the collision, a vehicle was being driven in an erratic manner. The vehicle then sideswiped another vehicle before leaving the road and striking the guardrail.

Officers arrived on scene and located the driver of the other vehicle who had sustained minor injuries because of the collision. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle responsible...

3rd annual Truth & Reconciliation Relay: Calling all Sudbury Organizations

Calling all Sudbury area organizations, big or small!

This year, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is hosting its 3rd annual Truth and Reconciliation Relay.

The Truth and Reconciliation Relay is a GSPS initiative aimed at honouring the history of Indigenous peoples, promoting healing and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

The relay consists of a three-part challenge.

• Part one requires individuals to watch a video on the Truth and Reconciliation Relay website to deepen their...