Family Disputes, Weapons Calls, and Collisions Among Top Incidents

THUNDER BAY – LOCAL NEWS – The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to 978 calls for service between June 16 and June 22, according to a recent weekly report. Of these, 202 were classified as Priority 1, the highest level of urgency, involving situations where immediate response is crucial for public safety.

The TBPS Communications Centre processed a total of 4,555 calls over the seven-day span, including 1,885 emergency calls received directly through 9-1-1.

Breakdown of Key Incident Types:

• 77 incidents involving intimate partner violence or family disputes

• 42 motor vehicle collisions

• 18 reported assaults

• 21 weapons-related calls

• 14 break-and-enter investigations

• 7 reports of stolen vehicles

• 89 calls involving unwanted persons

These numbers highlight the ongoing demands placed on local emergency services and underline the continued importance of community safety and proactive policing in Thunder Bay.

Residents are reminded to use 9-1-1 for emergencies only, to help ensure timely responses to life-threatening or high-priority situations.