THUNDER BAY — A Thunder Bay Police Service probe has led to the seizure of suspected illicit drugs and a firearm.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to a business on Memorial Avenue in response to a call for service regarding an individual who may have been in possession of a firearm.Further probe and a search of the area led to a suspect being identified, located, and arrest.The Intelligence Unit became involved in the investigation.A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a revolver style handgun, over 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, and over $5,000 in cash.As a result of the inquiry, 22-year-old Jasiah MCNICOLLS of Richmond Hill is facing the following charges:• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – (opioid)• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with The accused was remanded into custody.
A Thunder Bay Police Service probe has led to the seizure of suspected illicit drugs and a firearm.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to a business on Memorial Avenue in response to a call for service regarding an individual who may have been in possession of a firearm.Further probe and a search of the area led to a suspect being identified, located, and arrest.The Intelligence Unit became involved in the investigation.A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a revolver style handgun, over 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, and over $5,000 in cash.As a result of the inquiry, 22-year-old Jasiah MCNICOLLS of Richmond Hill is facing the following charges:• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – (opioid)• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with The accused was remanded into custody.
A Thunder Bay Police Service probe has led to the seizure of suspected illicit drugs and a firearm.On June 23, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to a business on Memorial Avenue in response to a call for service regarding an individual who may have been in possession of a firearm.Further probe and a search of the area led to a suspect being identified, located, and arrest.The Intelligence Unit became involved in the investigation.A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a revolver style handgun, over 1.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, and over $5,000 in cash.As a result of the inquiry, 22-year-old Jasiah MCNICOLLS of Richmond Hill is facing the following charges:• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – (opioid)• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm• Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with The accused was remanded into custody.
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📍 Source: TB Police (web) · By: TB Police · 🗓️ July 06, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
