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Youth Arrested and Charged After Hate-motivated Lyrics Posted to Social Media

On November 11, 2021, we received a report in relation to a hate-motivated incident involving a young person. Information provided was that the young person had written lyrics to a song, recorded the lyrics and then posted the song to social media. The lyrics contained hateful and threatening comments directed towards another young person based on their sexual orientation, as well as, references to damaging school property.

Through the investigation, Officers located multiple songs written by the...

Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street - Officers Seize Two Replica Handguns

Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on November 11, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint on Mountain Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man was seen pointing what was described as a handgun at another person.

Officers arrived in the area and located a man matching the description of the potentially armed party walking with a woman on Mountain Street.

Both individuals were placed under investigative detention and when the man was asked to identify himself, he provided...

Gunshots Heard Early This Morning on Mont Adam Street

Just after 5:20 a.m. this morning, Friday, November 12, 2021, we received a call regarding a Weapons Complaint in the area of Mountain Street at Mont Adam Street. Information provided was that gunshots were heard by residents of the area.

Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and located multiple ammunition casings. Officers have closed Mont Adam Street from Mountain Street to Sunrise Ridge Drive while Detectives from our Forensic Unit are on scene collecting evidence.

At this time, no injuries...

Incident at Lasalle Secondary School Leads to Arrest of Youth

Just before 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, November 9, 2021, we received a Weapons complaint at Lasalle Secondary School. Information provided was that a youth was seen outside of the school with what was described as a firearm.

Administration at Lasalle Secondary School placed the school in lockdown in order to ensure the safety of students and staff. Students who were not in the school during the time of the lockdown were brought to a place of safety in order to allow Officers to investigate the incident.

Officers...

Police Community Leader Award: Sexual Assault Review Committee

The Police Community Leader Award is presented to a leader in the City of Greater Sudbury in recognition of unselfish assistance provided to the Police Service or for an initiative that has made a positive impact on the effectiveness of the Police Service. 

In 2017, the Greater Sudbury Police Service working in collaboration with community partner agencies, formed a Sexual Assault Review Committee comprised of representatives from the Looking Ahead to Build the Spirit of Our Women – Learning...