Thunder Bay Crime Update: 1,032 Calls for Service Logged Sept. 8–14

THUNDER BAY — CRIME UPDATE — The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) recorded 1,032 calls for service between September 8 and September 14, including 186 Priority-1 calls requiring the fastest response.

Over the same period, the TBPS Communications Centre handled 4,566 total calls, with 1,906 coming in via 9-1-1.

Weekly Call Breakdown (CAD classifications)

• 76 motor vehicle collisions

• 57 intimate partner violence (IPV) or family dispute calls

• 24 weapons-related calls

• 24 assault calls

• 13 break and enters

• 92 unwanted person calls

Note: CAD categories reflect how calls are classified at dispatch and may differ from final charges after investigation.

Examples of TBPS Responses Covered by NetNewsLedger (Sept. 8–14)

• May Street assaults lead to multiple charges (Sept. 10): Primary Response officers rushed to the 300 block of May St. N. for an assault in progress involving multiple suspects, resulting in arrests and charges. NetNewsLedger

• Serious collision involving a Thunder Bay Transit bus (Sept. 12): TBPS launched an investigation after a pedestrian was struck near May & George; the individual was transported to hospital with serious injuries. NetNewsLedger

• Impaired driving arrest after suspect allegedly fled (Sept. 10): Following a crash, a driver reportedly fled on foot; a K9 unit and drone helped locate the suspect, who was arrested for impaired driving-related offences. NetNewsLedger

• Officers assaulted during impaired-driving arrest (Sept. 9): TBPS reported two officers were punched and bitten by a bystander who allegedly interfered with an impaired-driving arrest; two people were later released on conditions. NetNewsLedger

• Pedestrian seriously injured near Water Street rail corridor (Sept. 9): TBPS Forensic Identification Unit attended after a person sustained serious injuries in a train-related incident; the investigation is ongoing. NetNewsLedger

(Stories above reflect TBPS-attended incidents reported by NetNewsLedger during the Sept. 8–14 window.)

Community Safety: How to Help

• Emergencies: Call 9-1-1.

• Non-emergencies/tips: Use the TBPS non-emergency line or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) for anonymous information.

• IPV resources: If you or someone you know is at risk, connect with local crisis lines and shelters for safety planning and support.