Provincial police traffic patrol leads to several charges
Three people are facing charges in Thunder Bay following a provincial police general patrol in Thunder Bay and the Township of Neebing.
On Wednesday, an officer noticed a vehicle known to be stolen and triggered an investigation.
It led to the arrest of two Thunder Bay residents.
A 54-year-old is facing multiple charges, including:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine)
- Possession of illicit cannabis
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Failure to comply with a release order (three counts)
A 46-year-old from Thunder Bay is also facing the following charges:
- Operation while impaired (drugs)
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Obstruct a peace officer
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
Both of the accused were scheduled to appear in bail court on Thursday.
On Wednesday afternoon in Neebing, officers were also sent to a single-vehicle collision on Little Trout Bay Road.
On-scene officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol, and they were placed under arrest.
As a result, a 39-year-old from Hamilton is facing the following charges:
- Take a motor vehicle without consent
- Operation while impaired (drugs and alcohol)
- Operation while impaired (Drug concentration of 80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody with a future court date.
