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Police seize loaded handgun, drugs during Cumberland Street raid

Police seize loaded handgun, drugs during Cumberland Street raid

Two suspects were arrested and are behind bars after police executed a search warrant on Thursday.
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Thunder Bay police lay 16 charges against a suspect in reported armed vehicle theft

Thunder Bay police lay 16 charges against a suspect in reported armed vehicle theft

A 25 year-old was arrested in connection with an alleged robbery in February.
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Closing submissions heard in officer’s assault trial

Closing submissions heard in officer’s assault trial

Defence says the court spent four days on a trial on an incident that happened in seconds, while the Crown argued all witnesses found the officer’s use of force excessive.
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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.
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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.
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Ricketts pleads guilty to manslaughter

Ricketts pleads guilty to manslaughter

The case was adjourned until late May to select a date for sentencing submissions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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