Category: Thunder Bay

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – An individual from Thunder Bay is facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation.

In November 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), with assistance from the Thunder Bay Police Service, began an intelligence-led investigation into drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, two search warrants were executed on Balmoral Street and Simpson Street in Thunder Bay. As a result of the search warrants, the following items were seized:

• Firearm, ammunition and a high-capacity magazine
• Approximately 460 g suspected cocaine
• Conducted energy weapon
• High-end jewellery valued at approximately $65,000
• Approximately C$38,000 cash
• Cell phones and electronic devices

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $46,000.

Alexandra MULVEE, age 27 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) CC
• Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
• Possession of a prohibited device, s. 92(2) – two counts
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, s. 88 CC
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, s. 91(2)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Wednesday March 25, 2026.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Toronto resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Charges (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In January 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), including members from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, PGNG investigators, with assistance from the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Thunder Bay OPP, conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle near Dawson Road in Thunder Bay. As a result, officers seized the following:

• Approximately 450 g of suspected cocaine
• Two cell phones
• Packaging material and a digital scale

As a result of the investigation, Costy DESSOURCES, age 55 of Toronto, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Possession of proceeds of crime, s. 354(1)(a) CC
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The PGNG in the North West Region consists of members from the OPP, TBPS and NAPS, with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On February 9th, 2025 at approximately 4:59 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement along Highway 11-17 near McKenzie Station Road, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

After observing a vehicle travelling 131 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr, a traffic stop was initiated. Throughout the investigation, a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) demand was made where the driver performed poorly. The driver was then arrested for performing poorly on the SFST, outstanding warrants & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Michelle Lynn KING, 48, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

Criminal Code:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;

Provincial Offences:

• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit;

The accused has been held in-custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 10^th, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged following a drug trafficking investigation in the area.

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) located and arrested one individual with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT). Officers also executed a search warrant at a Thunder Bay residence where additional drugs and paraphernalia were seized.

The search and arrest resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, oxycodone pills, cell phones, and Canadian currency.

Total value of drugs and property seized is estimated to be worth over $20,000.

As a result of the investigation, Sean LEVEILLE, a 44-year-old from Thunder Bay, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (9)

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – An individual from Scarborough is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In the fall of 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), including members from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Monday, December 8, 2025, an individual was arrested by PGNG and the OPP Emergency Response Team in Thunder Bay near Highway 11/17 and Dawson Road.

The police investigation led to the seizure of the following items with approximate quantities:

·      230 g suspected fentanyl

·      680 g suspected cocaine

·      200 g suspected crack cocaine

·      Two cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $202,500.

As a result of the investigation, Dayne Anthony Ricardo JONES, age 38 of Scarborough, has been charged with the following offences:

·      Breach of release order, s. 145(5)(a) CC

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

·      Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The PGNG in North West Region consists of members from the OPP, the TBPS and the NAPS, with support from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On December 5^th, 2025 at approximately 10:23 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement along Lakeshore Drive, within the Municipality of Shuniah, when they initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle travelling 85km/hr in a posted 60km/hr.

Throughout the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages & had his children in the motor vehicle. The male was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremiah HOLE, 23, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with the following:

Criminal Code:

• Dangerous Operation;
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
• Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life;

Highway Traffic Act:

• Speeding 25km/hr over the posted limit

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 21^st, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On August 18^th, 2025, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred between 2020 & 2022, within the Township of Gillies, approximately 30 kilometers south-west of the City of Thunder Bay.

As a result of the investigation, Greg LEITERMAN, 73, of Wetaskiwin County, Alberta (Formerly from Thunder Bay) was charged with the following:

• Two counts of Sexual Interference;
• Two counts of Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age;

And Marilyn LEITERMAN, 63, of Wetaskiwin County, Alberta (Formerly from Thunder Bay) was charged with the following:

• Three counts of Assault;

Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on December 10^th, 2025.

Police are requesting anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of a similar circumstance to contact the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Reference Police Incident # RM25190763

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Thunder Bay and Area website at www.tbayvictimservices.ca for assistance. If you are in an immediate crisis, call 9-1-1.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from Hamilton is facing several charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, search warrants were executed at a hotel, business and on a vehicle in Thunder Bay. PGNG investigators were supported by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Emergency Tactical Unit, the OPP North West Region Intelligence Unit, Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Thunder Bay OPP Detachment members.

The following items with approximate quantities were seized:

• 1.2 kg suspected cocaine
• 20 g suspected crack cocaine
• $84,000 in Canadian currency
• Prohibited weapon (conducted energy weapon)
• Cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $120,000.

As a result of the investigation, Andre CALLAGHAN, age 42 of Hamilton, has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88 CC
• Possession of a prohibited device contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1) CC – three counts
• Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Two individuals are facing several firearms and drug-related charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay.

In July 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) began an investigation into a drug trafficking network allegedly supplying cocaine and other controlled substances in the Thunder Bay area and surrounding communities.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, search warrants were executed at two locations in Thunder Bay by members from OPP OCEB, Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, OPP Canine Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items with approximate quantities:

• 10 kg suspected cocaine
• 900 oxycodone tablets
• 1,500 hydromorphone tablets
• 3 g suspected MDMA
• 35 g suspected psilocybin
• Handgun, loaded magazines and loaded high-capacity magazines
• $33,000 in Canadian currency
• Cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $ 1.1 million.

Michael GOCH, age 35 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 13 Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) CC
• Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
• Possession of a prohibited device, s. 92(2) – two counts
• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, s. 117.01(1) – three counts
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession – MDMA, s. 4(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Liisa GOCH, age 34 of Thunder Bay, has been charged with the following 10 CC and CDSA offences:

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, s. 91(1) CC
• Careless storage of a firearm, s. 86(1) CC
• Possession of a prohibited device, s. 92(2) – two counts
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin, s. 5(2) CDSA
• Possession – MDMA, s. 4(1) CDSA

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.