Charges laid after wanted man found in woman’s trunk
A 36-year old Thunder Bay woman and a 37-year old Atikokan man face charges after police say a traffic stop revealed a fugitive.
According to police, an officer spotted a vehicle with incorrect plates and conducted a traffic stop at around 9:30 Tuesday morning.
The driver was arrested, and police say a search revealed a small amount of cocaine.
After searching the vehicle further, investigators say they found a man with arrest warrants in both Thunder Bay and Atikokan hidden in the trunk.
The driver faces the following charges:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine)
- Stunt driving
- Plate not authorized for vehicle
- Failure to surrender permit for vehicle
- Driving motor vehicle with no currently validated permit
She has been released from custody with a future court date.
The fugitive faces the following charges:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine)
- Fail to attend court after having appeared
He was also charged for not wearing a seat belt.
The man remains in custody with a bail hearing Friday.
If you are aware of someone at large with warrants or violating conditions of judicial release, police ask you to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also report through Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
