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Officer charged with assault says he was challenged to a fight

Officer charged with assault says he was challenged to a fight

Staff Sgt. Michael Dimini testified in his defence on Wednesday at the Thunder Bay Courthouse.
Weapons call leads to robbery arrest in Thunder Bay

Weapons call leads to robbery arrest in Thunder Bay

Police had received reports of a possible weapons incident early Wednesday morning.
Ricketts pleads guilty to manslaughter

Ricketts pleads guilty to manslaughter

The case was adjourned until late May to select a date for sentencing submissions.
Paramedic 'shocked' by officer's actions

Paramedic 'shocked' by officer's actions

Paramedics who responded to reports of two intoxicated individuals on Oct. 25, 2016 testify in trial of Thunder Bay police officer accused of assault.
Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

There were just over half as many calls for service last week compared to the week before for the OPP.
Thunder Bay police lay drug trafficking and weapons charges against 37 year-old

Thunder Bay police lay drug trafficking and weapons charges against 37 year-old

Officers say they stopped a vehicle being operated by a prohibited driver.
'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

Telique Ricketts faces second-degree murder charge, his lawyer says two witnesses conspired against him.
Alleged pepper spray attacks lands charges against 25 year-old

Alleged pepper spray attacks lands charges against 25 year-old

The woman was charged with assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance.
Handgun seized, suspected drug trafficker arrested

Handgun seized, suspected drug trafficker arrested

Thunder Bay Police say they also recovered suspected cocaine and fentanyl during a raid on a Tupper Street residence.
Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Aiden Collander was also charged in connection with Richardson's death and pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier in 2025.
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