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41 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Home Invasion

Around 6:50 a.m. on June 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Break and Enter in progress on Brebeuf Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man had removed the back door of the residence from its hinges and entered the home.

Officers from our Patrol Operations arrived within minutes, entered the home and took the man into custody.

During the investigation it was learned that the man entered the residence, went into the homeowner’s bedroom and threated her with a screw driver,...

Introducing the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT)

As part of our commitment to reframing policing in Greater Sudbury, we are pleased to announce the official launch of the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT). The new Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) pairs Officers with a Health Sciences North Crisis Worker to respond to Mental Health and Addictions emergencies reported through our 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre. Under this new program, Crisis Workers can help de-escalate crisis situations, provide an on-site assessment and...

39 year old Man Arrested and Charged with Child Pornography Offences

On June 10, 2021 the Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation and Computer Forensics Units working in collaboration with our Emergency Response and Intelligence Units executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 39 year old Tyler Chapman was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Access Child Pornography x5
• Possess Child Pornography x5
• Make Available Child Pornography                 

He appeared in Bail...

Youth Arrested and Charged with Impaired and Drugs Seized as Result of Collision

Around 8:45 p.m. on June 4, 2021, we were called in relation to a motor vehicle collision on Lasalle Boulevard around 100 metres East of Barrydowne Road. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with one of the drivers involved in the collision and detected alcohol on his breath. While speaking with the driver, Officers saw what appeared to be cans of alcohol in the vehicle. Based on these observations and the odour of alcohol on his breath, Officers conducted a roadside breath demand of the driver that resulted...

Final Report of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls

Today, June 3rd, marks two years since the original release of the final report of the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG).

The report contained 231 Calls for Justice, which included some specific Calls for Police Services, such as:

9.2 We call upon all actors in the justice system, including police services, to build respectful working relationships with Indigenous Peoples by knowing, understanding, and respecting the people they are serving.

As...