Thunder Bay, Ontario — the regional capital Officers Service officers responded to 1,081 calls for service from July 19 to 25, including reports involving unwanted persons, motor vehicle collisions, intimate partner violence and assaults.
The service’s Communications Centre handled 5,034 telephone calls during the seven-day period. Of those, 2,127 were made directly to 911, representing about 42 per cent of all calls received. Unwanted-person complaints were the most frequently reported call type during the week, with officers attending 99 incidents.
Law enforcement also responded to 59 motor vehicle collisions and 53 intimate partner violence calls. The selected call categories reported by law enforcement were: These categories account for only part of the 1,081 calls for service handled by officers during the week. Law enforcement statistics based on calls for service reflect incidents reported to or observed by officers. A call does not necessarily mean a criminal offence occurred, an arrest was made or charges were laid.
The weekly figures do not identify specific charges, accused persons or case outcomes.
The weekly figures do not identify specific charges, accused persons or case outcomes. As a result, specific Criminal Code sections and potential sentencing ranges cannot reliably be connected to the statistics provided. Where charges are laid, the possible sentence depends on the specific offence, how the Crown proceeds, the circumstances of the incident, an accused person’s criminal record and other factors considered by the court. All accused persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Residents should call 911 when there is an immediate threat to life, an active crime in progress or an urgent need for officers, fire or paramedic assistance. Non-emergency matters should be directed to the appropriate officers non-emergency reporting service. Keeping 911 lines available for urgent situations helps crisis communicators prioritize incidents where immediate assistance is required..
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📍 Source: NetNewsLedger · By: NetNewsLedger Staff · 🗓️ August 07, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
