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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Kilo Cocaine Seized

(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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

$1,100,000 Cocaine Bust – Names Released

(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.

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Police Service

Police Warn: LSV Not Allowed On Roads

The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) continues to encounter low-speed vehicles on public roads.
 
Last weekend, a member of the Traffic Unit stopped two separate drivers of low-speed vehicles on public roads. The investigation revealed that the vehicles were uninsured and unregistered, and that one driver was unlicenced.
 
Both drivers were charged with failing to register and insure their low-speed vehicles.
 
TBPS reminds members of the community that low-speed vehicles are not allowed on public roadways or sidewalks in the city of Thunder Bay, and are subject to the rules of the Highway Traffic Act. This means low-speed vehicles are not an option for people who do not possess a valid Class G driver’s licence.
 
A low-speed vehicle is an electric, four-wheel vehicle that is smaller and lighter than a regular car and have a maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour. Although many have safety features, they not meet the same safety standards as conventional motor vehicles. 

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Police Service

Police Conduct Landfill Search in Ongoing Homicide Investigation #MMIWG

Police are undertaking a new evidence search relating to a continuing investigation.
 
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service, with assistance from Ontario Provincial Police and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, will conduct a search for evidence beginning on Monday, September 22, at the Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility as part of the homicide investigation into the death of Deborah Anishinabie. This will include a search for partial human remains. This effort follows previous searches of areas of the south side of the city that were conducted earlier this year.
 
There is no threat to public safety.
 
The Thunder Bay Police Service offers its continued support to members of Deborah’s family and community and recognizes that this news will be troubling and may be traumatizing. There is a deeply emotional connection to this search and the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Indigenous women and girls are more likely to go missing or to be murdered than non-Indigenous women and girls.
 
We encourage anyone affected or triggered by this development to access available support through family, Elders or community resources such as those listed below.
 
The police service has continued to work with and liaise with the family throughout the ongoing investigation and expresses appreciation to Nishnawbe Aski Nation for their support.
 
Anyone with information relating to this investigation is asked to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
 
No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided to media when they become available.
 
Support resources: 
• Beendigen: Crisis Line: 807-346-HELP (4357) or 1-888-200-9997 
• Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre: 807-345-5840 or 1-855-345-5840 
• NAN Hope 1-844-NAN-HOPE (626-4673) 
• Ontario Native Women’s Association: 1-800-667-0816 
• Anishnawbe Mushkiki: Phone: 807-623-0383 
• Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services: 807-684-1051
 
Previous media release: 
https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/update-death-determined-to-be-homicide-accused-charged-with-murder
 

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OPP Thunder Bay

Rambert AJEI SHAW Was Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 20th, 2025 at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Highway 11-17 near John Street, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Throughout the investigation, it was determined that one the drivers had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Rambert AJEI SHAW, 28, 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;

Highway Traffic Act:

  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero;
  • Novice driver fail to surrender licence;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 22nd, 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.

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Police Press Releases Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Police Service

$130,000 Drug Bust – Names Released

Four people face drug trafficking charges after police executed a series of warrants.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit had been conducting an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity taking place in the city. As a result of that investigation, warrants were obtained and executed on Thursday, September 18.

Members of the Intelligence Unit located two suspects in a parking lot in the 700 block of Memorial Avenue. One of the suspects attempted to flee and destroy a cell phone in his possession. Both individuals were arrested and taken into custody.

Warrants were then executed an address on Cumberland Street North and at residences on Machar Avenue, Windsor Street, and Crossbow Street. Two additional suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

Through the investigation, police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl, along with cash and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is $116,000, while the amount of cash seized exceeds $15,000,

Amir ABDELRAHMAN, 61; of Brooks, AB., is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Obstruct a Peace Officer.

Maurice BARTLEY, 57, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and Breach of an Undertaking.

Ralston COLEY, 49, of Mississauga, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

Carin UPTON, 45, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possession of a Schedule I substance (Fentanyl).

The accused individuals appeared in court on Friday and have been remanded into custody with future appearance dates.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie Thunder Bay

$400,000 PROLINE Sports Betting Scam #CrimeDoesPay!

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) has laid charges against two individuals in connection with suspicious Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) PROLINE sports betting activity in Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the IEB, attached to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), was contacted by the OLG regarding suspicious betting activity at several gas bar locations. The investigation revealed that thousands of gift cards had been compromised, resulting in fraud exceeding $400,000.

As a result of the lengthy investigation, two people have been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:

Joshua SILVA, age 36 of Thunder Bay, was charged with:

·      Fraud over $5,000

·      Laundering proceeds of crime

·      Conspiracy

·      Identity theft

·      Forgery

·      Utter forged document

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Montgomery McMAHON, age 45 of Thunder Bay, was charged with:

·      Fraud over $5,000

·      Laundering proceeds of crime

·      Conspiracy

·      Utter forged document

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Feeding & Poking Bears – Police Offer Advice #Don’tBeADipshit

The Thunder Bay Police Service has responded to several calls relating to bears in recent weeks in areas throughout the city.

Here are some important things to remember:

  • Do not feed bears.
  • Keep food waste in secure containers.
  • Keep a safe distance from bears.
  • If you encounter a bear, slowly back away while keeping it in sight.
  • If a bear is in a tree, do not surround it.

Not every bear encounter is an emergency.

Calls to police should be made in situations where a bear poses an immediate safety threat or is displaying aggressive or threatening behaviour.

For non-emergency encounters, call the Ministry of Natural Resource’s Bear Wise line at 1-866-514-2327.

More information about Bear Safety can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/…/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

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OPP Police Press Releases Slate Falls First Nation Thunder Bay

66 Year Old Shuts Down Hwy 11/17 For 2 Hours After Incident With Motorcycle

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers following a collision that closed Highway 11/17 for just over two hours on the evening of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The collision involving a motorcycle and truck at Oliver Road and Highway 11/17 occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. The motorcycle rider had already been transported to hospital prior to OPP arrival.

The highway was closed in both directions to allow for the investigation and reopened just after 10:45 p.m.

As part of the investigation, officers attended the hospital, where the motorcycle rider was observed to be impaired. A subsequent breath test was conducted, which the individual failed.

As a result, Chester NIX, age 66, of Slate Falls First Nation, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 29, 2025.

The driver of the pickup truck was also charged with failure to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid a collision.

The OPP reminds motorists that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is dangerous and poses serious risks to everyone on the road. Members of the public are encouraged to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergencies.

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Dryden Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Tyler MARION & Kelly CHARTRAND

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals.  

On September 9, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Van Horne Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, as well as Canadian currency and further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly CHARTRAND, 40-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

CHARTRAND has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 6, 2025.

Additionally, Tyler MARION, 40-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

·        Operation while impaired

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

MARION has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Dryden Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Tyler MARION & Kelly CHARTRAND

(DRYDEN, ON) – An investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Dryden OPP detachment has led to charges being laid against two individuals.  

On September 9, 2025, just after 2:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on Van Horne Avenue, in the City of Dryden. The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, as well as Canadian currency and further evidence of drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Kelly CHARTRAND, 40-years-old, of Dryden, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

CHARTRAND has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 6, 2025.

Additionally, Tyler MARION, 40-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice

·        Operation while impaired

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

MARION has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 12, 2025.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Thunder Bay

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Details Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 10th, 2025 at approximately 9:11 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the area of Banning Street, within the City of Thunder Bay and observed several motor vehicles; one of the vehicles was known to police as stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Eric Thomas LINDSTROM, 54, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine;
  • Possession of illicit Cannabis;
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada;
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;
  • Three counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order;

And Chantal BOUCHER, 46, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration;
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada;
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada;
  • Obstruct Peace Officer;
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code;

Both accused have been held in-custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 11th, 2025.

Furthermore, on that same date, at approximately 5:08 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Little Trout Bay Road, within the Township of Neebing.

The vehicle was located & it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Beverly WOOD, 39, of Hamilton, Ontario was charged with:

  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent;
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration (80 plus);

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 15th, 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.

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Thunder Bay

$120,000 Drug Bust

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from British Columbia 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 May 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB) began an intelligence-led investigation into the alleged trafficking of drugs in Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, search warrants were executed at a hotel, two businesses and one vehicle in Thunder Bay by members from the OPP PGNG, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS). Assistance was provided by OPP North West Region Community Street Crime Units, including Thunder Bay and Marathon OPP detachments.

The following items with approximate quantities were seized as a result of the search warrants:

  • 1 kg suspected methamphetamine
  • 260 g suspected fentanyl
  • 40 g suspected cocaine
  • 7 g suspected crack cocaine
  • $6,500 in Canadian currency
  • Prohibited weapon (mace)
  • Cell phones
  • Digital scales

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

As a result of the investigation, Jessica COE, age 29 of Surrey, British Columbia, was charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, s. 88 CC
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(2) CDSA – two counts
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl, s. 5(2) CDSA
  • Trafficking – methamphetamine, s. 5(1) CDSA

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Friday, October 10, 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.

The OPP would like to thank the TBPS, NAPS and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their support of the PGNG program.

PGNG MANDATE

The OPP-led PGNG is dedicated to disrupting criminal street gang activity through intelligence-led, multijurisdictional drug trafficking investigations and reducing the number of illegal firearms in the province of Ontario. The PGNG is comprised of members from 20 police services in both Ontario and Quebec as well as the RCMP.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Drug Bust – Mohammed ABDALWAHAB, Kemoy JACKSON, & Havord McKENZIE

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals with offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, around 4:38 p.m., Thunder Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Highway 11-17, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

OPP Canine Unit, along with the Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) were engaged, attended the location and after a thorough search of the vehicle, officers located a large quantity of what appeared to be Cocaine, large amount of Canadian currency and paraphernalia related to drug trafficking.

Investigators seized the following items with approximate quantities:

·        407 grams of suspected Cocaine

·        2,985 of Canadian currency

As a result, Mohammed ABDALWAHAB, 41 years old, of London, Ontario, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused was held in-custody overnight for a bail hearing, was subsequently released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 2nd, 2025.

Kemoy JACKSON, 20 years old, of Mississauga, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused remains in-custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 4th, 2025.

Havord McKENZIE, 34 years old, of North York, Ontario, was charged with the following CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

This accused remains in-custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 4th, 2025.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

19 Year Old Deceased

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On August 23rd, 2025, at approximately 2:02 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a report of an overdue motorist, with the last known whereabouts along Highway 589, between Moving Post Road and Old Hall Road.

After extensive patrols were conducted, a single motor vehicle was located a considerable distance from Highway 589, north of Moving Post Road.

As a result, one 19-year-old male, of Thunder Bay, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As the investigation continues, the OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting and all resources have cleared from Highway 589.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or surveillance footage from the area between Moving Post Road and Old Hall Road, along Highway 589 is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

INCIDENT REFERENCE #: E251142681