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Officers arrest two individuals in relation to grandparent scam

On March 13, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in Coniston in relation to a Fraud. Information provided was that on March 10, 2025, a community member received a phone call from an individual claiming to be her grandson, stating that he had been in a collision and required a large amount of money to make bail. The community member agreed to an amount and an individual attended her residence to pick up the cash. On March 13, 2025, the community member received a second call from an...

Officer seize $44,000 in illicit drugs during impaired driving investigation

Just after 9:50 p.m. on March 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to an establishment on Algonquin Road in relation to an alleged impaired. Information provided was that there was an occupied vehicle running in the parking lot, however there were concerns about the driver’s sobriety to be operating the vehicle.

Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle with its interior lights on and the engine running. The driver appeared to be asleep at the wheel. Upon speaking with the driver, officers...

Officers investigating collision involving a pedestrian on MR80

Just before 9:05 p.m. on March 10, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious collision involving a pedestrian on MR80, South of MacKenzie Street.

Greater Sudbury Police, Fire and Paramedic Services arrived on scene and located a pedestrian with serious, life-threatening injuries. The individual, believed to be in her 30’s was transported to hospital by Paramedics where she remains in critical condition. The identity of the pedestrian is unknown at this time as emergency responders were unable...

Officers conduct targeted enforcement initiative downtown

Police have a critical role in strategic enforcement efforts that target the trafficking of illicit substances, disrupt organized crime, and remove dangerous drugs from our streets. The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury.

As part of our Community Safety and Well-being Plan, members of the Integrated Crime Section and Community Response...

Officers investigating fatal snowmobile collision North of Hanmer

Shortly after 11:25 p.m. on March 6, 2025, officers were dispatched to a serious single vehicle collision involving a snowmachine on Stop Trail Plan 56 on North Range Mine Road, approximately four kilometres North of Nelson Road in Hanmer.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 55-year-old, man. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released out of respect for his family’s wishes.

Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed that the driver...