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Youths suspected of throwing rocks on Maley Drive

Just before 2:10 p.m. on September 4, 2024, officers were dispatched to Maley Drive, West of the Barrydowne Road roundabout in relation to a Mischief.

Information provided was that a community member was driving eastbound on Maley Drive, West of the Barrydowne Road roundabout when a large rock struck the windshield of the vehicle causing substantial damage. The community member looked back to see where the rock came from and saw two youths on the hill in the same area (opposite side of the road)...

Officers arrest nine drivers & lay numerous impaired-related charges over Labour Day weekend

Over the Labour Day long weekend, officers arrested and charged nine drivers for impaired-related offences and laid numerous charges under both the Highway Traffic Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Five of the nine drivers arrested for Impaired Operation were charged as the result of traffic stops by officers on patrol. The drivers, ranging from 19 to 50 years of age were charged with different offences relevant to the incident/individual including Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of...

Youths throwing rocks on Maley Drive leads to serious collision

Shortly before 1:40 p.m. on August 28, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received 9-1-1 calls reporting that a group of teens were throwing rocks onto Maley Drive from a large rock cut. While the complaints were coming in, a collision involving a motorcycle was reported in the west bound lanes as the driver of the motorcycle lost control and entered the ditch.

The investigation revealed that there were numerous rocks and small boulders on the roadway in the exact area where the collision...

Bank investigator scam

Fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions and are claiming that the victim’s bank account has been compromised. Fraudsters will convince victims that in order to protect their account until a new debit card is issued, the victim must send an Interac e-transfer transaction to their own cellphone number. The suspect will instruct the victim on the steps required to add themselves as a payee and to increase their daily Interac e-transfer limit to $10,000 (note that the maximum amount that...

Officers Locate Stabbing Suspect in Downtown Sudbury Within Minutes of Receiving Call

Just before 6:20 p.m. on August 21st, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint on Elm Street. Information provided was that an individual had been stabbed after a brief verbal and physical altercation. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to Police arrival.

Upon arrival, Officers located the victim who had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to the hospital by City of Greater...