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Requesting assistance to identify person responsible for mischief to Pride flag painting on Minto St

UPDATE

Through a tip from a community member on August 14th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information that the man pictured below was believed to be frequenting a local establishment. Officers attended the establishment to speak with the man and were able to positively identify him as the individual responsible for the mischief to the Pride Flag painting on Minto Street. In addition, several anonymous tips submitted via Sudbury Crime Stoppers corroborated the information...

Wanted Person – 26-year-old Tyler Closs arrested on Canada-wide Arrest Warrant

On August 6, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad issued information related to a Canada-wide Arrest Warrant for 26-year-old, Tyler Closs for breaching a Statutory Release Order while serving a 4-year, 6-month and 10-day sentence for:

• Aggravated Assault x2
• Assault Peace Office with Weapon or Imitation x2
• Obstruct Public/Peace Officer
• Assault – Threats Violence – Use of Force

As Tyler Closs is known to visit Greater Sudbury, officers and community...

DEU conclude drug trafficking investigation and seize close to $24,000 in drugs

On August 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual from Greater Sudbury who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs.

Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested 42-year-old, Crystal Prescott on drug charges and executed two Search Warrants in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of executing the Search Warrants, Detectives seized approximately 110 grams of what is believed...

Two individuals arrested and charged with Arson after fire on Burton Avenue

Just after 3:45 a.m. on August 5, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Burton Avenue in relation to a possible Arson.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with Greater Sudbury Firefighters who were on scene. Firefighters had extinguished the fire, however there was substantial damage to the building.

While speaking with individuals on scene, it was determined that the fire was in fact an Arson.

Based on information gathered at the scene and video surveillance footage, officers...

Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions

Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence.

Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene.

Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasion involving the same individuals occurred around 12:55 a.m. on Bruce Avenue, however it was not...