Driver charged after vehicle leaves roadway
March 17, 2025
Police arrested the driver of a vehicle that took a trip onto Lake Superior ice.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area on the evening of Friday, March 14, after receiving reports that a vehicle had driven off the roadway.
Responding officers found a vehicle had left the parking lot and came to rest along rocks on the shore of Lake Superior.
Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and observed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and taken into custody for further evaluation.
The vehicle was removed from the lake and will be held for seven days.
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle and Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle.
The accused was released on an undertaking with a future appearance date.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is reminding residents to stay vigilant following reports of people going door-to-door claiming to represent the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has confirmed that they are not conducting any door-to-door canvassing. Residents are urged not to provide money or personal information to anyone visiting your home claiming to be collecting donations for the Salvation Army. Legitimate volunteers with the Salvation Army are collecting donations at retail locations through their Christmas Kettle Campaign. The Canadian Red Cross has confirmed that they had been conducting legitimate door-to-door fundraising. That campaign was scheduled to end today. Residents should note the following identifiers of legitimate Red Cross canvassers: • They wear red vests. • They are knowledgeable about Red Cross programs. • They ask for electronic donations only — no cash or cheques are accepted. • They carry official identification, including a manager’s contact information on the back. Police encourage residents to use caution with any unsolicited door-to-door requests. When in doubt, do not provide payment or personal details. Instead, contact the organization directly through verified phone numbers or websites. Anyone who encounters suspicious canvassers or believes they may have been targeted by a scam should report it to police by calling 807-684-1200.
