Man charged with impaired, dangerous driving, and identity fraud
January 28, 2025
One person faces multiple charges after being found driving impaired, despite previous prohibitions, and attempting to provide a false identity to the officer.
A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit officer was on patrol on the afternoon of Monday, January 27, when a vehicle was first observed at a rate of over 70 kilometres per hour in a community safety zone with a posted speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour, and was then observed at nearly 90 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre per hour zone.
The officer pulled over the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver initially provided the responding officer with an identity that ended up being false. The officer also observed multiple signs of impairment.
Once the officer determined the driver's identity, it was found that the male was wanted on a warrant and had six different driving prohibitions.
Mahad MUSSE, 30, is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle, Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, Operation of a Vehicle While Prohibited x2, Identity Fraud, and Breach of Probation.
The accused appeared in court on Tuesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date. The vehicle is subject to a 45-day impoundment and the accused's driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days.
TB25036573 A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit investigation has resulted in a charge. On September 11, 2025, officers responded to a report of a collision involving a Thunder Bay Transit bus and a pedestrian in the George Street and May Street South area. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Traffic Unit and Forensic Identification Unit became involved in the investigation. On June 22, 2026, the driver attended the Thunder Bay Police Service Headquarters to turn themselves in. As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old of Thunder Bay has been charged with: • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm The unnamed accused’s charges have not been read in court as they have been released under an undertaking with a future court date.
The Thunder Bay Police Service has received a report from the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) regarding an unknown individual or individuals who are contacting members of the public and potential vendors regarding participation in the CLE Annual Family Fair. The fraudsters are claiming they represent the CLE. They are requesting that interested businesses complete application forms, provide personal and business information, and submit payments to reserve vendor spaces for the event. These communications are not authorized by the CLE and are not being conducted through official CLE channels. The person or persons involved do not represent the CLE in any capacity. The unauthorized use of the CLE name and event branding has the potential to mislead vendors, obtain personal information under false pretenses, and collect fraudulent payments from prospective exhibitors. EMAIL USED BY SCAMMERS: canadianlakeheadvendors@gmail.com Dear Vendor, We are pleased to invite you to apply as a vendor for the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) 2026, taking place from August 5-9, 2026 at the CLE Grounds in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition is one of Northwestern Ontario's largest annual fairs, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The event features a wide range of attractions including midway rides, live entertainment, food vendors, artisan markets, agricultural exhibits, and family activities, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services. We are currently accepting applications from food vendors, food trucks, artisans, retail businesses, commercial exhibitors, and service providers for the 2026 event. To apply, please complete the official vendor application form below: Apply Here: CLE 2026 Vendor Application Form Important Information: Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance All applications are reviewed by the CLE vendor committee Approved vendors will receive confirmation and payment instructions Space is limited and early applications are strongly encouraged All vendors must comply with event rules, health regulations, and safety requirements We look forward to reviewing your application and hopefully welcoming you as part of CLE 2026. Warm regards, Vendor Coordination Team Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) Thunder Bay, Ontario. For further information about various frauds and scams that may be circulating, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre online at: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm 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
TB26023822 The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the city’s south end. Emergency services responded to the Churchill Drive West and James Street North area around 4:45 AM on June 21, 2026. An individual was located with life-threatening injuries and they were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Traffic Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are involved in the ongoing investigation. TBPS is aware that multiple drivers observed the injured individual between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. We are requesting that these drivers, and anyone who spoke to the injured individual, as well as anyone with information that can assist the investigation, reach out to Constable Sal Carchidi at (807) 684-1200 ext. 0752 Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com. No other information is available at this time.
