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.

 

Fraud Friday: ATM cash-trapping scams

August 21, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service is reminding residents to be cautious when using automated teller machines (ATMs) following reports of a cash-trapping scam in other communities. No cases of this type have been reported to the Thunder Bay Police Service at this time. This advisory is being shared to help the public recognize the potential risk and take precautions. In a cash-trapping scam, a device is placed over or inside an ATM’s cash dispenser. The machine may appear to complete the withdrawal, but the cash is held by the device. A fraudster can then return and collect it after the customer leaves. Protect yourself: • Check the ATM for loose parts, unusual attachments, or signs of tampering. • Use ATMs in well-lit, high-traffic locations whenever possible. • If cash is not dispensed, do not leave immediately. Contact your financial institution using a trusted number and report the problem to the ATM operator. • Review your account and promptly report any transaction you do not recognize. If an ATM appears to have been tampered with, do not use it. Report suspicious activity to the Thunder Bay Police Service. If you have lost money or disclosed banking information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm).

Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into stolen vehicle leads to charges

August 20, 2026
TB26031063 A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation into the theft of a stolen motor vehicle has led to charges. On August 8, 2026, officers received a report regarding the theft of a vehicle from a business in the Central Avenue area on August 6, 2026. A review of video footage led to a suspect being identified. Officers located and arrested the suspect in the Ogden Street area on August 8, 2026. A search of the Rowand Street area that same day led to the stolen vehicle being located. As a result of the investigation, 32-year-old Selena SIMMONS from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Theft of motor vehicle • Dangerous operation • Fail to comply with probation order The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance with a future court date.

Major Crime Unit investigation leads to manslaughter charges

August 19, 2026
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