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💜 August 31 is International Overdose Awareness DayToday, we join communities around the world in remembering those who ...
08/31/2026

💜 August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day

Today, we join communities around the world in remembering those who have lost their lives to overdose, supporting the families and friends who continue to grieve, and raising awareness about the impacts of substance use and the importance of overdose prevention.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service continues to work alongside community partners through the Community Drug Strategy to support health, safety, harm reduction, treatment, prevention and recovery initiatives within our community.

As a community member, here are a few things you can do if you witness a suspected overdose:
✅ Know the signs of an overdose
✅ Call 911 immediately
✅ Stay with the person until help arrives
✅ Administer naloxone, if available
✅ Know your rights: The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act can provide legal protections when seeking emergency assistance during an overdose

Learn more about the Community Drug Strategy: https://www.phsd.ca/.../community-drug-strategy/about/

Learn more about naloxone: https://www.canada.ca/.../services/opioids/naloxone.html

Every action matters. By working together, we can reduce stigma, support those affected by substance use, and help prevent overdose-related deaths in our community.

💜

Officers remove 15 drivers from roadways after impaired-related incidents over the weekendBetween Friday and Sunday, Gre...
08/31/2026

Officers remove 15 drivers from roadways after impaired-related incidents over the weekend

Between Friday and Sunday, Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) officers removed 15 drivers from our roads through proactive patrols, traffic stops, responses to traffic complaints, motor vehicle collision investigations, and targeted enforcement initiatives.

Throughout the weekend, officers investigated multiple reports of suspected impaired driving across Greater Sudbury. These investigations resulted in a combination of Criminal Code charges, Highway Traffic Act offences, and licence suspensions involving motorists stopped during Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot checks, proactive enforcement efforts, traffic complaint investigations, and calls for service.

Of the 15 drivers:
• Ten drivers registered a blood alcohol concentration within the Warn Range and received immediate seven-day driver's licence suspensions.
• Several drivers faced additional charges related to offences including driving while suspended, failing to comply with probation or release conditions, operating a vehicle without insurance, and permit-related violations.
• Five drivers were charged with impaired driving-related Criminal Code offences, including impaired operation and failure to comply with a demand.
• Two impaired driving investigations also resulted in drug-related charges, including possession of a Schedule I Substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• One youth driving a motorcycle was charged with 17 offences, including stunt driving, impaired driving-related offences, and breaching release conditions.

Drivers charged with impaired operation, operation while over 80, refusal or failure to comply with a demand, or deemed impaired following a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation received an immediate 90-day driver's licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to reducing impaired driving through proactive patrols, R.I.D.E. spot checks, traffic enforcement initiatives, and responsive investigations. Reports from community members continue to play a critical role in identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roads.

Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs is encouraged to call 9-1-1 immediately.

👮‍♀️ Thinking about a career in policing? Come meet us!GSPS will be joining more than a dozen police services from acros...
08/31/2026

👮‍♀️ Thinking about a career in policing? Come meet us!

GSPS will be joining more than a dozen police services from across Ontario at the Ontario Police Services Recruitment Fair on September 12, 2026.

Whether you're actively considering a career in law enforcement or simply want to learn more about the profession, this is a great opportunity to speak directly with recruiters, ask questions, and explore the many pathways available in policing.

We are proud to support initiatives that encourage greater representation of women in policing and help build a profession that reflects the communities we serve.

📅 September 12, 2026
📍 Toronto Police College, Etobicoke
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/mEwsg

🔍 Fact Friday: Why do officers sometimes stay at a scene after the emergency is over?When people see police remaining at...
08/28/2026

🔍 Fact Friday: Why do officers sometimes stay at a scene after the emergency is over?

When people see police remaining at a scene after the situation appears resolved, they may wonder why officers are still there.

🚓 Police responsibilities don’t always end when the immediate emergency is over.

Officers may need to:
🗣️ Speak with witnesses
📝 Complete reports and documentation
🔎 Collect evidence
🏠 Secure property or belongings
🤝 Connect individuals with support services

⏳ Some of the most important investigative and administrative work happens after the immediate danger has passed.

✅ Staying at the scene helps ensure all necessary steps are taken and that the incident is properly documented and investigated.

👉 The bottom line: Even when the emergency is over, police work often continues behind the scenes.

Impaired and Suspended Driver Charged Following Fail-to-Remain CollisionOn August 27, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., off...
08/28/2026

Impaired and Suspended Driver Charged Following Fail-to-Remain Collision

On August 27, 2026, shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers with the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a fail-to-remain collision near Bancroft Drive.

The investigation revealed that a pickup truck struck another vehicle before fleeing the scene. After speaking with witnesses, officers obtained a description of the suspect vehicle.

Approximately one hour later, police located the pickup truck involved in the collision. Through the investigation, officers identified the driver and determined he was suspended from driving and wanted on 19 charges of theft under $5,000. Officers also determined that the driver was impaired.

As a result, a 31-year-old Sudbury man was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA):

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Failure to stop after accident
• Theft under $5,000 (19 counts)
• Fail to remain
• Driving while under suspension
• Careless driving
• Drive motor vehicle - no currently validated permit
• Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing. His name cannot be released at this time, as the information has not yet been sworn before the court.

As a result of the impaired driving investigation, the accused's driver's licence was suspended for an additional 90 days, and the vehicle he was operating was impounded for seven days.

UPDATE - 40-year-old arrested - Officers investigating serious assault on Durham Street UPDATEAs part of the ongoing in...
08/28/2026

UPDATE - 40-year-old arrested - Officers investigating serious assault on Durham Street

UPDATE
As part of the ongoing investigation into the serious assault that occurred on Durham Street on August 28, 2026, officers identified the individual believed to be responsible for the attack.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on August 29, 2026, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) located and arrested 40-year-old Todd Provincial. He has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:
• Attempted Murder
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Disguise with Intent
• Failure to Comply with a Probation Order

Todd Provincial appeared before the Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court on August 30, 2026, to answer to the charges.

UPDATE
On August 29, 2026, the male party responsible for this incident was arrested by the GSPS Criminal Investigations Division and the Emergency Response Unit. He will be attending WASH (Weekend and Statutory Holiday) court on the August 30, 2026.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the below numbers.

ORIGINAL
Officers Investigating Serious Assault on Durham Street

On August 28, 2026, shortly before 1:00 a.m., officers with the Greater Sudbury Police Service were dispatched to Durham Street following multiple 911 calls reporting that a male had been assaulted.

Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to Health Sciences North for medical treatment.

Members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service remain actively engaged in the investigation. Investigators are currently canvassing the downtown core, reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identifying those involved.

At this time, no further information is available for release. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Greater Sudbury Police Service at 705-675-9171. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service extends its heartfelt condolences to the Barrie Police Service following the passing ...
08/28/2026

The Greater Sudbury Police Service extends its heartfelt condolences to the Barrie Police Service following the passing of Sgt. Brett Carleton. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all those affected by this profound loss. We join the policing community in mourning a respected officer whose service and dedication touched the lives of many.

08/27/2026

🚶‍♂️🚓 A visible police presence is about more than responding to calls.

In the downtown core, members of our Central Community Response Unit and Auxiliary Constables conduct proactive foot patrols, build relationships with residents and businesses, address concerns, and support community safety. 🤝

📍 Between August 18 and 25, the Greater Sudbury Police Service conducted 105 focused patrols in the downtown core.

Whether engaging with community members, checking on known concerns, or responding to issues as they arise, our officers remain committed to helping create a safe, welcoming, and connected downtown for everyone. 💙

Joint GSPS and OPS Investigation Results in Child Luring ArrestOn August 21, 2026, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (G...
08/27/2026

Joint GSPS and OPS Investigation Results in Child Luring Arrest

On August 21, 2026, the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit in conjunction with the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Digital Forensic Unit executed a search warrant in Nepean, Ontario.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• 2 counts of Luring a child under 16
• 1 count of Luring a child under 18

The 21-year-old male appeared in Bail Court on August 21, 2026, to answer to the charges.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit is part of the Ontario Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Cybertip.ca is Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Tips from the public can help protect children from sexual abuse. Canadians are encouraged to report concerns to Cybertip.ca if someone they know may be victimizing children online. For more information on addressing child victimization or to report concerns visit cybertip.ca.

🚨Weekly Snapshot | Aug 19-25, 2026Over the past week, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to 1,056 calls for se...
08/27/2026

🚨Weekly Snapshot | Aug 19-25, 2026

Over the past week, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to 1,056 calls for service. 📞

Our weekly statistics reflect the ongoing work of our members to support community safety and well-being 💙 and demonstrate the wide range of calls for service from over 70 call categories.

101 Traffic Stop
82 Traffic Complaint
70 Motor Vehicle Collision
64 Mental Health-Related
59 Unwanted Person
56 Intimate Partner Violence
55 Suspicious Person

We remain committed to responsive, transparent, and professional service-delivery and to working collaboratively with our community 🤝 to address the issues that matter most.

📱In an emergency, call 9-1-1
☎️ For non-emergency matters, call 705-675-9171
💻 To report non-emergency incidents online, visit www.gsps.ca

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