Police report highest weekly call volume in months; nearly 40 assaults and 73 domestic disputes among incidents

THUNDER BAY – Crime and Public Safety – The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to an exceptionally high volume of calls for service between May 5 and May 11, 2025, logging 1,421 incidents—the busiest seven-day period in several months.

While the spike is partly attributed to the two-day Spring Into Enforcement project, which resulted in a higher number of traffic stops, the week also saw a significant number of serious incidents, including assaults, domestic disputes, and weapons calls.

Calls for Service Breakdown:

• 76 motor vehicle collisions

• 37 assaults

• 73 domestic/family disputes

• 21 weapons-related calls

• 9 robberies

Of the total calls, 221 were classified as Priority 1, requiring urgent response due to immediate risks to public safety.

9-1-1 Calls Remain High

During the same period, the TBPS Communications Centre managed 5,167 calls, including 2,030 direct 9-1-1 emergency calls.

Police officials remind residents to use 9-1-1 only for emergencies where immediate police, fire, or medical response is required to ensure timely response to life-threatening situations.

Spring Into Enforcement Initiative

Last week’s Spring Into Enforcement blitz focused on road safety, impaired driving, and traffic violations, contributing to the higher call volume as officers conducted numerous stops across the city.

Police continue to encourage drivers to obey speed limits, avoid distractions, and never drive impaired, especially with the Victoria Day long weekend approaching.