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Crime news for Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. 

Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Ricketts is standing trial for second degree murder in the death of Adrian Richardson at a Hodder Avenue residence in 2022.
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City resident launched firework at police drone, say TBPS

City resident launched firework at police drone, say TBPS

A resident approached police about the use of the drone in the neighbourhood over the weekend, during an investigation for a missing person.
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Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Calls more than doubled compared to the week before.
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10 impaired drivers nabbed over nine-day period, say police

10 impaired drivers nabbed over nine-day period, say police

In a post on Facebook, city police reported that between April 11 and 19, officers arrested and charged eight drivers for impaired operation; six were impaired by alcohol, and two were impaired by drugs. 
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Circle K reports more than $200,000 in losses from crime in Thunder Bay

Circle K reports more than $200,000 in losses from crime in Thunder Bay

The company told the Thunder Bay Police Service board it has spent more than $600,000 since 2021on security and Thunder Bay is the only area needing security on a daily basis.
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Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

OPP laid a total of 163 charges during this reporting period, 83 per cent of which were for incidents under the Highway Traffic Act. 
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Multiple camp break-ins under investigation

Multiple camp break-ins under investigation

Thunder Bay are looking into numerous break-ins at Dog Lake
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Shooting at McIvor Court: police

Shooting at McIvor Court: police

No one has reported injuries following gunfire at the south-end apartment building, say police.
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City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

Police report a 92 per cent increase in firearms seized or surrendered in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

OPP saw a slight increase in calls for service.
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