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Child Pornography Investigations Lead to Arrests of Two Men

On May 19th, 2021, the Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E.) and Computer Forensics Unit in conjunction with the Tactical Unit and Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year old Connor Armstrong was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Luring a child under 18 x 1
• Make Child Pornography x 1
• Possess Child Pornography x 1
• Distribute Child Pornography x 1

The man appeared in Bail Court on May 20th, 2021 to...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Julia Kinna

Meet Julia Kinna, Project Champion/Project Empower Coordinator with our Criminal Investigations Division: 

“As the Project Champion Coordinator, I work alongside detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division and closely with Sudbury & Area Victim Services. Project Champion promotes our online reporting method for Survivors of Sexual Assault, provides training to frontline officers, maintains partnerships within the community, and provides a wraparound support service framework...

Chief Pedersen Renews Contract

On behalf of the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board, we are pleased to announce that Chief Paul Pedersen has accepted the contract extension and will continue to serve as Chief of Police of the Greater Sudbury Police Service until 2025. Throughout his tenure, Chief Pedersen has served this community and the organization in an exemplary manner. He was recently promoted to Officer of the Order of Merit and has been invested as a Member of the Order of St. John. He assumed the helm as the President...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Cst. Travis Warnock

Meet Constable Travis Warnock: 

“As a member of Uniform Patrol, part of my responsibility is to speak with Survivors of Sexual Assault as the initial point of contact. Within this role, I liaise with the Detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division and make referrals to Sudbury and Area Victim Services. As the first point of contact in some of these cases, it is critical that Survivors know they are believed and will be supported throughout the process.

My approach is to treat Survivors...

Canada Road Safety Week Launch

Yesterday marked the kickoff to Canada Road Safety Week. Our Traffic Management Unit conducted two "Anytime Anywhere RIDE" spot check programs and checked a total of 354 vehicles. 

As a result, two drivers were found to be operating vehicles while under suspension. They were both charged accordingly and must attend court at a later date. Another driver was found to be operating without valid insurance. The operator was charged and the vehicle was towed at the owner’s expense.

Alcohol was detected...