Officers assaulted by bystander while arresting impaired driver

September 9, 2025

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One person faces impaired driving charges, and a second was arrested for assaulting officers, after police responded to an impaired driving complaint.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of Dawson Road and Strand Avenue shortly after 8:45 p.m. on Monday, September 8, after receiving a report of a driver who was possibly impaired.


Police received information that the driver was operating a motorcycle and causing a disturbance in parking lots in the area.


Officers located the suspect nearby. Officers spoke to the driver and observed signs of impairment.


While officers were attempting to arrest the male, an adult female bystander approached officers and began interfering. She punched one officer and then bit another while resisting arrest.


While handcuffed, the male attempted to resist and flee from custody but was quickly apprehended by officers.


Christian WOO, 21, is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle, Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), Resisting Peace Officer, and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order.


Isabella BOULANGER, 18, is charged with Assault Peace Officer x2 and Obstruct Peace Officer.


Both accused individuals appeared in court on Tuesday and have been released with conditions and future appearance dates.

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