Driver who attempted to flee from officers faces multiple charges

March 18, 2025

The driver of a stolen vehicle who subsequently sped away from officers was tracked down and arrested early this morning.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were on patrol in the area of Vickers Street and Donald Street East at about 5 a.m. on Tuesday March, 18, when a vehicle that had been reported stolen was observed.

 

Officers then found the vehicle parked nearby and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Instead, the occupants did not comply with officers and the vehicle drove away erratically along the sidewalk and across front yards before re-entering the roadway. It then took off at a high rate of speed. Officers did not engage in a pursuit in the interests of public safety.

 

About 15 minutes later, police were contacted by a Broadmore Avenue resident reporting that there was an unknown vehicle in their backyard.

 

Responding officers found an unoccupied vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle. Officers followed footprints and located a male matching the description of a suspect. The male was found in possession of the keys to the vehicle and was arrested.

 

Nicholas Jeffrey RECOSKIE, 29, is charged with Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, Obstruct Peace Officer, Flight from Peace Officer, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000.

 

The accused appeared in court later Tuesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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