On September 16th, 2023, just before 1:00 a.m., the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that three men, one of which was armed with a handgun, were observed entering a residence on Bruce Avenue in Greater Sudbury in what was believed to be a home invasion. The men subsequently left the residence a few minutes later, with stolen items from the residence in hand, prior to Police arrival. No one was injured throughout the incident.

Through the investigation, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section (ICS) positively identified the three suspects as:

  • 29-year-old, Ryan Wood of Greater Sudbury
  • 42-year-old, Vincent Marconato of Greater Sudbury
  • 39-year-old, Andre Martel of Greater Sudbury

This was a targeted attack as the individuals are known to each other.

Just after 11:30 a.m. on December 21st, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), located and arrested Ryan Wood on Larch Street in Greater Sudbury without incident.

Shortly after the arrest, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Melvin Avenue. In total, Officers seized over 50 grams of Fentanyl, over 23 grams of Cocaine, a loaded handgun, two prohibited devices and over $400 in cash. The estimated street value of the drugs is over $16,000.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan Wood has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  • Robbery with a restricted firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Disguise with intent
  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm x3
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
  • Careless storage of a firearm
  • Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Failure to comply with a probation order
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Ryan Wood appeared in Bail Court today, December 22nd, 2023, to answer to the charges. He was remanded into custody and will appear in court on December 28th, 2023.

Vincent Marconato was arrested on November 28th, 2023 in Greater Sudbury by the GSPS Break Enter and Robbery Unit (BEAR). He has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Robbery with weapon
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance

Vincent Marconato appeared in Bail Court on December 14th, 2023, to answer to the charges. He was remanded into custody and will appear in court on January 25th, 2024.

Andre Martel remains outstanding and is currently wanted by Police. He is being charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Robbery with weapon

Andre Martel is described as a white male, 5’9” tall, 180 lbs, with hands that are heavily covered in tattoos. (Photo of Andre Martel attached). Andre Martel

Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of Andre Martel is asked to contact the GSPS Break Enter and Robbery Unit at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.

There is no known immediate threat to Public Safety.

Members of the Integrated Crime Section remains committed to focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security and wellness of our community. The Integrated Crime Section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrests of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.

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