Officers track down and arrest impaired driver

August 5, 2025

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Police arrested a driver on several charges after a vehicle smashed into a tree in a north side residential neighbourhood.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Duke Street shortly after 1:15 p.m. on Monday, August 4, after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision.


A single vehicle had crashed into a tree and sustained significant damage. The driver had exited the vehicle and left the scene prior to officer arrival.


Information from witnesses resulted in responding officers locating the driver. The driver was observed to be exhibiting multiple signs of impairment and provided officers with an identity that turned out to be false.


The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.


Rylan WAPOOSE, 25, is charged with the following:

• Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle

• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

• Failure to Stop after Accident

• Public Mischief

• Obstruct Police

• Failure to Comply with Probation Order


The accused appeared in court on Tuesday and was released from custody with a future appearance date.

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