Officers locate and arrest impaired driver

A male who fled from emergency services was located by police and now faces an impaired driving charge.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response were dispatched to the 1100 block of Balsam Street at about 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, after receiving a report of an individual unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Emergency services responding advised police that the male driver seemed to be intoxicated and was attempting to flee the scene.

Responding officers found the unoccupied vehicle stuck in the woods.

The Thunder Bay Police Service K9 Unit became involved in the investigation and officers utilized a drone during the search.

The suspect was located by officers at Balsam Street and Wardrope Avenue. The male was arrested and brought to the police station.

The male refused to comply with the demand from a Drug Recognition Expert officer.

David James THOMPSON, 38, is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle and Refusal to Comply with Demand, along with multiple provincial offences.

The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.