THUNDER BAY – CRIME REPORT – The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to 1,017 calls for service between June 9 and June 15, with 223 classified as Priority 1 incidents, the highest level of urgency.
Priority 1 calls often involve situations where public safety is at immediate risk and typically require rapid response from officers.
📊 Crime & Incident Breakdown
The following is a breakdown of some of the most notable call types reported over the seven-day period:
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76 motor vehicle collisions
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67 calls involving intimate partner violence or family disputes
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34 assault investigations
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18 weapons-related calls
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11 break-and-enter reports
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95 “unwanted person” calls, often relating to trespassing or disturbances
These numbers reflect a busy week for frontline officers, responding to a mix of violent crimes, public safety incidents, and traffic-related calls.
📞 9-1-1 and Communications Centre Activity
During the same timeframe, the TBPS Communications Centre handled a total of 4,555 calls, with 1,885 of those calls received directly via 9-1-1. This highlights the high volume of emergency-related communications managed by dispatchers and call-takers, playing a critical role in mobilizing timely police response across the city.
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to encourage the public to report suspicious activity, remain vigilant, and utilize emergency lines responsibly to help prioritize and manage community safety effectively.
