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Man Arrested and Charged with Criminal Harassment

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on November 16, 2021, we received a call regarding a disturbance at the residence of Mayor Brian Bigger. Information provided was that a man had attended the residence and began causing a disturbance, banging on the front door and yelling while videotaping the home. This caused Mayor Bigger and his family to fear for their safety.

The man left the area prior to Police arrival, however, through the investigation, Officers were able to identify the man responsible.

Around 11:20...

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...