Thunder Bay man found and arrested after three police chases
A 40-year old man from Thunder Bay was the suspect in two separate incidents in February and March.
On February 28, a Thunder Bay Police Service officer approached his blue Dodge pickup truck after it was seen exiting a parking lot with invalid plates.
He allegedly put the truck in reverse and sped towards the officer at a high speed, hitting a police cruiser before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported.
His truck was later found in a snowbank on the Arthur Street East and Syndicate Avenue South intersection but the man was not found.
One week later on March 6, police say he was sleeping behind the wheel of a running vehicle with incorrect plates. He fled the scene again when officers tried to speak with him.
On Tuesday, officers with the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit arrested him in the Pearl Street area after a brief foot pursuit.
He faces the following charges:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (identity fraud)
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code (three counts)
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Dangerous operation (two counts)
- Flight from peace officer (two counts)
- Failure to comply with release order (five counts)
- Aggravated assault of peace officer (Assault Level 3)
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Failure to stop after accident (two counts)
- Theft under $5,000
- Resist peace officer
He was remanded into custody after his first court appearance.
The police say they would like to thank the public for assistance with identifying the accused following an appeal for information.
