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GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform

Today, July 31, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service was proud to host Hon. Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. 

“I commend the Greater Sudbury Police Service for their leadership in adopting the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard,” said Associate Solicitor General Zee Hamid. “This innovative tool gives our officers real-time data to monitor high-risk offenders, ensuring stricter compliance and...

Arrest Leads to Seizure of Over $32,000 in Illicit Drugs

On July 29th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information regarding a wanted individual believed to be in the area of Somerset Street. The individual was known to have an outstanding warrant for Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Officers from our Community Response Unit (CRU) attended the area and observed a U-Haul truck performing a U-turn, which was believed to be an evasive maneuver to avoid police. At approximately...

Over $125,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized Following GSPS Drug Trafficking Investigation

On Monday, July 28th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual suspected of trafficking illicit drugs within the Greater Sudbury area.

As a result of the investigation, members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a targeted traffic stop on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on July 28th, 2025, resulting in the arrest of an adult male originally from the Durham region. The arrest was...

Fatal Train-Pedestrian Collision Claims Life of 41-Year-Old Woman

At approximately 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) responded to a report of a collision involving a train and a pedestrian on Harry Crescent, off Howey Drive.

Patrol Operations officers were first to arrive on scene and located a 41-year-old woman who had sustained fatal injuries. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, her identity will not be released. We extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones...

UPDATE 3 - Officers investigating fatal collision on Lasalle Extension

UPDATE 3

The Integrated Traffic Safety Unit (ITSU) continues to investigate the fatal collision that occurred on June 17, 2025, on Lasalle Boulevard.

The driver of the sedan travelling westbound on Lasalle Boulevard at the time of the collision has been identified and spoken to.

The other two drivers have yet to be identified. Officers are still looking to speak to the following two drivers;

The driver of a dark-coloured pickup truck also travelling westbound on Lasalle Blvd, who passed the...