Male faces several charges after speeding away from police

March 26, 2025

Police have arrested an impaired driver who fled from officers.

Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Victoria Avenue East on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 25, after receiving reports of a driver that possibly impaired.

 

The first responding officer located the vehicle and began speaking to the male driver, observing signs of impairment.

 

The driver started the vehicle and proceeded to drive away at a high rate of speed. Another responding officer observed the vehicle driving in oncoming lanes of traffic to pass other vehicles. Officers did not engage in a pursuit in the interests of public safety.

 

The vehicle and suspect were later located. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

 

A 22-year-old male has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle, Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, and Resisting Arrest.

 

The accused was expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

October 3, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to advise the public of scams that target local residents. Police regularly receive reports of residents who have been victimized by fraudulent residential rental scams. Residential rental scams happen when a person interested in renting a property believes they are communicating with the owner or landlord of an available property. The renter may be pressured into paying a deposit to view the property, or live elsewhere and be unable to view a property in person before agreeing to rent it. The renter pays a deposit, only to find that the property was never available for rent. The deposit – and the “landlord” - disappear. If the price seems too good to be true, it likely is. Red flags to watch for include the landlord asking for cash only, a cash security deposit, or money to be wired. Tips Don’t send money to anyone you have not met in person and/or for property you have not seen in person. Ask for identification from anyone showing you the property and write down the licence plate if they arrive in a vehicle. Search for owner information in the Land Titles office to confirm you are dealing with the owner. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by these types of scams. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime
October 1, 2025
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