Impaired driver arrested after vehicle flips on play field

June 4, 2025

Police arrested an 18-year-old after responding to a complaint of a vehicle being driven dangerously in the Current River area.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to Lyon Boulevard East shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, June 2, after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven onto a walking path and then on a field.


Responding officers found a pickup truck flipped on its side on a field at the Current River Community Centre.


Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and observed multiple signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.


An 18-year-old male is charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Mischief under $5,000.


The accused was released on un undertaking with a future court appearance date.

October 2026

October 9, 2026
Above: In September, the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area.

Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit school zone patrol leads to charges

October 8, 2026
TB26040506 A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit patrol has resulted in a stunt driving charge. On October 7, 2026, an officer was driving in the Rosslyn Road area around 2:30 PM when they located a vehicle travelling 89km per hour in a 40km per hour school zone. The driver was stopped and was charged with: • Speeding (HTA) • Stunt Driving (HTA) The driver is facing a 30-day licence suspension, and their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days. Drivers are reminded to adhere to posted speed limits in school zones and community safety zones. Reduced speeds are in place to protect children who may be walking, cycling, or crossing the roadway during peak travel periods. The Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit remains committed to public safety and will continue proactive enforcement to ensure the protection of students, families, and all road users.

Police presence expected on Thunder Bay’s south end

October 8, 2026
A visible police presence is expected in the area of the 600 block of Victoria Avenue East. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area on October 5, 2026, in response to a call for service. The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.