Police Responded to Reported Altercation

THUNDER BAY – One person is facing a series of charges following a Thunder Bay Police Service response to a reported weapons-related incident on Blucher Avenue.

Police report that officers were dispatched to a residence on Blucher Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. on December 29, 2025, after reports of an altercation.

Officers arrived and contained the scene, where two residents were located. The suspect had left before police arrived.

Suspect Located at Second Address

While officers were still on scene, police received another call for service from a separate residence on Blucher Avenue. Officers confirmed the suspect was inside that second home.

Members of the Primary Response Unit and Emergency Task Unit arrested the suspect a short time later, police said.

Charges Laid

As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old Bryson Matinet of Thunder Bay is charged with:

• Assault (two counts) — maximum penalty: up to 5 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Assault with a weapon — maximum penalty: up to 10 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (two counts) — maximum penalty: up to 5 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose — maximum penalty: up to 10 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Pointing a firearm — maximum penalty: up to 5 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Disobeying an order of the court — maximum penalty: up to 2 years imprisonment (indictable)

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm — maximum penalty: up to 5 years imprisonment (indictable)

Note: Several of these offences can be prosecuted either by indictment or by summary conviction, which can affect sentencing ranges. Penalties also depend on the facts proven in court and any prior record.

The accused was held in custody for a future court appearance. All accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Summary: Thunder Bay police lay multiple charges after a weapons call on Blucher Ave; suspect held in custody.