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World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons

Today, July 30, 2021, is the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is a criminal offence that involves the exploitation of a person through force, coercion, threat, fraud or deception, for the financial gain of the exploiter. Domestic Sex Trafficking, specifically, occurs when a person controls, manipulates and intimidates another person into providing sexual services where the money earned goes back to the trafficker. It is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide and it...

Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Stabbing in Memorial Park

Just before 2:40 p.m. on July 1, 2021, Officers responded to an Assault with a Weapon in the area of Memorial Park. Information provided was that a man had stabbed another man and fled the scene on foot.

Upon arrival, Officers located a man in Memorial Park who had sustained what was believed to be a stab wound to his arm. The 34 year old man was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with a serious but non-life threatening injury.

Additional information provided was...

Remembering Sergeant Rick McDonald

Today, July 28, 2021, marks 22 years since the death of Sergeant Richard McDonald.

While deploying a spike belt across a roadway on July 28th, 1999, Sgt. Rick McDonald was fatally injured when he was struck by a stolen vehicle that was fleeing police in the early hours of the morning. Sgt. McDonald was a 12-year veteran of the Service. He was survived by his wife, mother, brothers and sister.

Rick's 12-year career with the Sudbury Police began in 1987 and saw him assigned to many departments including...

Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Assault on Elm Street

Just before 3:45 p.m. on July 22, 2021, we received a call regarding an Assault at the corner of Elm Street and Paris Street near the crosswalk. Information provided was that a man was seen assaulting a woman after he knocked her down and began to kick her multiple times.

Officers arrived on scene, however, the man fled prior to Police arrival and the woman was no longer in the area.

Around 5:30 p.m. the woman attended Police headquarters in order to speak with Officers. City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic...

Berrio on the Sandbanks at Lake Wahnapitae Provincial Park

On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Larry Berrio in partnership with Tourism Ontario will be hosting the annual Berrio on the Sandbanks at Lake Wahnapitae Provincial Park.

Members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police Service, the Anishinabek Police Service and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Park Wardens will be on site and patrolling the water in boats to ensure the safety of all those in attendance. City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services and Paramedic Services...