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Officers Arrest Woman in Connection to Three Robberies

Around 10:30 p.m. on January 20, 2022, a woman covered her face and entered a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. The woman walked to the register and placed a bag on the counter, demanding money from the till and cartons of cigarettes. During this time, the woman kept her hand in her jacket pocket while insinuating that she had a weapon. The woman fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and cartons of cigarettes.

Just before 6:00 p.m. on January 26, 2022, the...

911 Emergency Communications Recruitment Session: Meet Meagan Lavallee

Are you looking for a career in a fast paced environment where your strong interpersonal and multitasking skills will help ensure police and public safety?

Join us on Monday, June 13th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual information session where you will learn firsthand about the exciting opportunities a career as a 911 Emergency Communicator with the Greater Sudbury Police Service has to offer!

This will include discussion on what the career entails, the training program, application process, compensation...

Two for One - BEAR Unit Arrest Two Men in Connection to Robbery on Notre Dame Avenue

Just before 1:10 p.m. on May 23, 2022, a man with his face covered entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue. The man then selected various items and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. An employee stopped the man and asked him to pay for the items resulting in the man pepper spraying all of the employees in the store. The man then fled the area on foot.

The employees sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.

Through the investigation, Detectives from our...

Homicide Investigation - Man Found Dead Inside Residential Unit on Elm Street

UPDATE

Based on the evidence collected at the crime scene and injuries that were discovered during the post mortem conducted through the Coroner’s Office, the death of the 50 year old man is now being investigated as a Homicide involving a firearm.

His name will not be released at this time pending the notification of his next of kin. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information related to this incident is asked...

Elderly Community Member Narrowly Misses Becoming Victim to Grandparent Scam

On March 31st, 2022, an elderly community member had mailed a package with a large sum of money, believing it would be received by a family member in need. Little did the man know at the time, he was being emotionally manipulated by scammers, who were attempting to execute a grandparent scam on him. Fortunately, at the last minute, he realized he was being scammed.

In the middle of the night, the man drove directly to GSPS headquarters to report the incident that was taking place. As front entrance...