Impaired driver arrested at police station

June 30, 2025

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A man was arrested overnight after being found unresponsive behind the wheel of a vehicle parked at the police station.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers observed a suspicious vehicle parked in a spot reserved for a police vehicle at 1200 Balmoral Street shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Monday, June 30.


Officers observed a male asleep in the driver's seat of the vehicle.


Upon speaking to the male, officers observed multiple signs of impairment. The male was arrested and escorted into the police station.


The male refused to comply with the demands of a drug recognition expert officer.


A 38-year-old man has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Refusing to Comply with a Demand.


The accused has been released on an undertaking and a future court appearance date, along with a 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is pleased to announce the dates of Chat with the Chief community information sessions that will take place in the coming weeks. Chat with the Chief events are opportunities for community members to have their questions answered by Chief Darcy Fleury, and learn about policing in our community. The first event will be held at the Murillo Community Hall, Oliver-Paipoonge on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. Other dates include: Mary JL Black Library Wednesday October 15 6:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Leaders Luncheon (location to be confirmed) Wednesday November 12 11:30 a.m. Chief Fleury will also participate as a member of the City of Thunder Bay Community Safety and Well-Being panel discussion at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Thursday November 13 6:00 p.m. To submit questions in advance, visit https://forms.office.com/r/gr91tUJkkv . Questions can be submitted at any time to news@thunderbaypolice.ca .