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 invites community members to join us for the annual Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony this weekend in front of TBPS headquarters. The Tree of Hope honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people and serves as a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope. Community members are welcome to attend as we come together to reflect, remember, and reaffirm our commitment to awareness, understanding, and reconciliation. 📅 November 15, 2026 🕒 Lighting of Sacred Fire: 5:00 PM 🕒 Event Start: 6:00 PM 📍 Thunder Bay Police Service Headquarters Open Call: All Hand Drummers in the community are invited to participate in the event! No registration required just arrive before the start of the event.
