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'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

'You know you're lying': defence lawyer argues Ricketts was framed

Telique Ricketts faces second-degree murder charge, his lawyer says two witnesses conspired against him.
Alleged pepper spray attacks lands charges against 25 year-old

Alleged pepper spray attacks lands charges against 25 year-old

The woman was charged with assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance.
Handgun seized, suspected drug trafficker arrested

Handgun seized, suspected drug trafficker arrested

Thunder Bay Police say they also recovered suspected cocaine and fentanyl during a raid on a Tupper Street residence.
Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Adrian Richardson died during robbery, witness testifies

Aiden Collander was also charged in connection with Richardson's death and pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier in 2025.
Building manager links spike in thefts and harassment to convenience store alcohol sales

Building manager links spike in thefts and harassment to convenience store alcohol sales

'This is their problem migrating onto my property,' says manager at Arthur Street medical building
Impaired motorist arrested driving unsafe pick-up truck

Impaired motorist arrested driving unsafe pick-up truck

Police say the vehicle's truck bed was secured to the frame with ratchet straps, among other safety concerns.
Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Trial begins in Telique Ricketts murder case

Ricketts is standing trial for second degree murder in the death of Adrian Richardson at a Hodder Avenue residence in 2022.
City resident launched firework at police drone say TBPS

City resident launched firework at police drone say TBPS

A resident approached police about the use of the drone in the neighbourhood over the weekend, during an investigation for a missing person.
Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Calls more than doubled compared to the week before.
10 impaired drivers nabbed over nine-day period, say police

10 impaired drivers nabbed over nine-day period, say police

In a post on Facebook, city police reported that between April 11 and 19, officers arrested and charged eight drivers for impaired operation; six were impaired by alcohol, and two were impaired by drugs. 
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