THUNDER BAY, ON – May 6, 2025 – Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 299 calls for service between Monday, April 28 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, with the majority of incidents linked to traffic enforcement and public safety concerns.
Top Calls: Road Enforcement Leads the Week
The most common call types this week involved highway traffic enforcement and vehicle-related issues:
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🚗 eTickets Issued for Vehicle Violations – 131
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⚠️ Traffic Complaints – 27
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🛑 R.I.D.E. Program Checks – 13
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🧰 Traffic Hazards (debris, animals, or stalled vehicles) – 8
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🚔 Motor Vehicle Collisions – 7
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📑 Traffic Enforcement – Highway Traffic Act – 5
This high number of traffic stops highlights the OPP’s ongoing commitment to road safety in the region.
Additional Notable Incidents
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🏠 Property Checks – 17
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🤝 Assist Other Police Agencies – 13
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🧑⚖️ Warrants Executed – 9
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🚨 OMAP (Offender Management and Apprehension Program) – 8
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👮 Police Escorts – 6
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💊 Drug Offences – 4
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🧠 Mental Health Act Call – 1
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🚑 Ambulance Assistance – 1
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🔐 Bail Violation – 1
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💥 Police Pursuit – 1
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🧍 Attempt or Threat of Suicide – 1
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🛒 Theft – 1
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🧱 Mischief / Property Damage – 2
Among the criminal code-related incidents, officers also responded to:
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2 Assaults
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1 Intimate Partner Violence case
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1 Trespassing complaint
Citizen Self Reporting Tool Available
The OPP continues to remind residents that minor, non-urgent incidents can be reported quickly and efficiently through the OPP’s Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) system.
This system is designed for situations with no suspect, no injuries, and no immediate danger, and includes:
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Theft Under $5,000
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Mischief / Property Damage Under $5,000
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Theft from Vehicles
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Lost or Missing Property
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Stolen Licence Plates
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Driving Complaints
You can file a report anytime from your computer or mobile device at www.opp.ca.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe
To report emergencies, always dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency incidents or tips, contact the Thunder Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
