Thunder Bay OPP has seized suspected fentanyl and hydromorphone after stopping a 41-year old Dryden man for violating his bail conditions.
The accused faces the following charges:
The accused was scheduled to appear before a court on Tuesday.
A 55 year old from Toronto is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Thunder Bay.
Police discovered approximately 450g of cocaine, as well as packaging materials and a digital scale after searching the vehicle on January 22.
The search came as part of a joint investigation between the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, and the OPP’s Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team.
The suspect was arrested and charged with the following offences:
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
An ongoing bail‑violation investigation has resulted in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected drugs in Thunder Bay.
According to the Thunder Bay OPP, the arrest happened on February 4, 2026, when members of the OPP Bail Support Team and the Community Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop.
Officers took the individual into custody and carried out a search, locating suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, a cellphone, and various drug‑related items.
The person is now charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, including opioids, as well as two counts of failing to comply with a release order.
The accused remains in custody and had a court appearance scheduled for February 10 in Thunder Bay.
Police encourage anyone with information about criminal activity to contact the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Thunder Bay Police have charged a man with voyeurism after a hidden camera was found in a renovated home.
Officers learned the camera was installed while a suspect was working on the house.
Further investigation led to the location and arrest of a 44-year old Thunder Bay man. He faces the following charges:
• Voyeurism
• Mischief – Obstruct, interrupts or interferes with any person in lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
He has been released from custody with a future court date.
The Cyber Crime Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com.
Thunder Bay’s new Snowplow Status Map is now live on the city’s website.
Nearly 40 snowplows are available to track while they operate. The map also shows when specific roads were last serviced to help residents plan their travel and stay safe. The streets are color coded to show when they were last serviced:
“The Snowplow Status Map gives residents a clearer picture of what’s happening on our roads during the winter months,” said Ian Spoljarich, Manager of Roads Division. “By showing where our plows are working and when streets were last serviced, we’re helping people plan their travel more safely while also increasing transparency around our winter maintenance operations.”
For more information, visit Snow Removal – City of Thunder Bay.
An ex-oufielder of the Thunder Bay Border Cats is representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic in Puerto Rico next month.
Jacob Robson played 19 games for the Border Cats in 2014 before being drafted to the MLB’s Detroit Tigers two years later.
Robson represented Team Canada at the 2023 World Baseball Classic as well, tallying five hits and an RBI as Canada finished 2-2 in the group stage.
The 31-year old Windsor native has 34 career home runs in the minor leagues. He currently plays for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.
Officers with the Cyber Crime Unit of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) announced the charging of two individuals in two separate cybercrime investigations on Thursday.
An investigation that began on March 7, 2025 determined that someone had uploaded images constituting child pornography in the Thunder Bay area.
After searching homes in the Murillo area and the city’s south end, police seized electronics which cast blame on a 36-year-old man, who surrendered himself to police last week.
The man has now been charged with accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM).
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Constable Brian Stewart at (807)-696-0192.
In a separate investigation which began on December 3, 2025, the TBPS Cyber Crime Unit identified a 19-year-old man as a suspect.
The man, who surrendered himself to police on January 20, 2026, has been charged with:
Those with information about this case are asked to contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807)-684-1200 ext. 4115.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is laying drug trafficking charges on a 55-year old Thunder Bay woman after officers seized cocaine and fentanyl from a house on Margaret Street.
She is facing the following charges:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to comply with release order
Two others in the home were arrested as well. The second suspect has been released with a future court date.
A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after a shooting in Thunder Bay earlier this month.
The Thunder Bay Police Service says officers were called to the Vale Crescent area around 10:45 p.m. on February 2, where they found an injured person who was taken to hospital for treatment.
The investigation was later taken over by the Major Crime Unit, which identified a suspect.
Police say the youth was arrested on February 5 in the Dawson Road area with help from several specialized units.
The teen is charged with attempted murder using a firearm, two counts of robbery with intent, reckless discharge of a firearm, several firearm possession offences, pointing a firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Police say the accused also had outstanding warrants.
The 17-year-old remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Labour union LiUNA Local 607 is partnering with the Lakehead District School Board and Matawa First Nations to provide skilled trades training to Indigenous youth before high school graduation.
Indigenous students have been building homes through the Indigenous Skilled Trades Program since its inception in 2022. Instructors also provide the students with professional certification in Working at Heights, skid steer operation, and chainsaw safety. They showcased some of their work during a ceremony at Hammarskjold High School on Friday.
“I learned how to drive a skid steer. I learned how to use a chainsaw really good. I learned how to stock fish in the lake with the M&R,” said Hammarskjold 12th grader Sadie Ruth. “I learned how to build a house, so we did the shingles, drywall, siding, and sanding, and we had to insulate it.”
“It’s hands-on, it’s ourdoorsy, it’s all the stuff that I love.”
After completion, the homes are sent to participating Matawa communities.
The program is designed to blend skilled trades education with land-based learning, Indigenous culture, and practical career development. The partnership strengthens safety standards and long-term employment prospects for students interested in the trades.
“It’s really been a great experience for the kids,” said Hammarskjold Principal Derek Di Blasio. “Ultimately, we want students to be able to leave Hammarskjold High School with some skilled trades that they can bring back home to their community or even back to their house.”
Di Blasio says the program has increased student attendance and the certifications help students find quality jobs after graduation.
LiUNA Local 607’s Manager of Training Brian Nieweglowski says the program is getting kids excited about construction and the trades.
“Yesterday we were running the chainsaws with them and at the end of the day, students that might have been falling asleep at me in the classroom were saying it was an awesome day,” Nieweglowski said.
Niewegloski said there will soon be plenty of work in the trades because many workers are nearing retirement.
“It’s hard to get them to our facility, hard for people to sign up to see what we have to offer,” Niewegloski said. “So we’ve brought it to their facility. A lot of underrepresented people aren’t knowing that they might like this.”