TBPS Intelligence Unit arrests 32-year-old; warrant on Spofford St. recovers additional drugs and trafficking paraphernalia
THUNDER BAY – CRIME UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2025 | File: TB25042205) — A 32-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested on alleged drug-trafficking offences and failure to comply with a probation order.
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, members of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Intelligence Unit arrested the accused outside a north-side apartment complex after information suggested active trafficking. Officers say they located over 120 grams of suspected cocaine and over 28 grams of suspected fentanyl.
A search warrant executed at a residence in the 300 block of Spofford St. resulted in the seizure of additional suspected crack cocaine and items consistent with trafficking (e.g., packaging/scale).
Accused: Dalton LANG, 32, Thunder Bay
Charges:
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Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking (CDSA s.5(2))
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Possession of an Opioid (Fentanyl) for the Purpose of Trafficking (CDSA s.5(2))
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Fail to Comply with Probation Order (Criminal Code s.733.1(1))
LANG appeared in court today and was remanded into custody, with another court date tomorrow.
The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
What the Charges Mean & Potential Penalties (on conviction)
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking — Cocaine & Fentanyl (CDSA s.5(2))
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Classification: Indictable, involving Schedule I substances.
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Maximum penalty: Life imprisonment.
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Sentencing factors: drug type/quantity; evidence of trafficking (cash, packaging, comms); role in the operation; presence of weapons/violence; proximity to schools/shelters; prior record. Courts may consider treatment/rehabilitation prospects and Gladue factors where applicable. (There is no general mandatory minimum for s.5(2) following legislative changes.)
Fail to Comply with Probation (Criminal Code s.733.1(1))
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Classification: Hybrid (Crown may elect summary or indictment).
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Maximum penalty (indictable): Up to 4 years’ imprisonment; lower ranges on summary conviction.
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Sentencing factors: nature of the breach, public-safety risk, whether new offences were committed while on probation, and overall rehabilitation prospects.
Possible Ancillary Orders
If convicted, courts may also impose DNA orders, weapons prohibitions, forfeiture of offence-related property (e.g., cash, equipment), probation with conditions, and restitution where applicable.
Note: Sentences depend on facts proven, the Crown’s election (summary vs. indictable), and mitigating/aggravating factors. Concurrent or consecutive structures are determined at sentencing.
Information Requests
Anyone with information about drug trafficking in Thunder Bay can contact TBPS at 807-684-1200. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit online at p3tips.com. In an emergency, dial 911.
