Police arrest impaired driver of unsafe vehicle

April 23, 2025

A Thunder Bay man faces several charges after being arrested for impaired driving and operating a vehicle that had multiple safety deficiencies.

A Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit officer was on patrol on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, on Balmoral Street and observed a vehicle that was believed to be operated by a suspended driver. The officer initiated a traffic stop and spoke to the driver of the vehicle.

 

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed multiple signs of impairment. The driver, who also had a separate outstanding impaired driving charge from March 31, was arrested and taken into custody.

 

The officer examined the vehicle and observed several unsafe elements, including that the box of the pickup truck was secured to the frame with ratchet straps, the driver's seat was not secured, and the front windshield was significantly damaged.

 

Adam David BABOOLAL, 41, is charged with Impaired Operation of a Vehicle. The accused is also charged with several Highway Traffic Act offences, including Operating a Vehicle Without Insurance, Operating an Unsafe Vehicle, and Driving While Under Suspension.

 

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


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