Simpson Street collision
Incident Number
TB24013993

An overnight collision has resulted in one person facing multiple charges.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch observed a vehicle leaving a business in the 900 block of Fort William Road with merchandise that appeared to be stolen at about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9.

The vehicle then took off at a high rate of speed.

Within minutes, officers observed the vehicle crashed into a building in the 600 block of Simpson Street.

The suspect fled on foot and was eventually arrested.

A 43-year-old man is charged with the following:

  • Break and Enter to Commit an Indictable Offence
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order
  • Failure to Comply with a Probation Order

The accused appeared in court later Tuesday and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation.

Location
Thunder Bay