THUNDER BAY — September 18, 2025 | NetNewsLedger Thunder Bay Crime Report — A collision that damaged multiple parked vehicles outside St. James School near River Street and Court Street North has led to driving and drug charges against two people.
An off-duty Thunder Bay Police Service officer, en route to work shortly after 5:15 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 18), witnessed a pickup truck collide with several parked vehicles. Responding officers spoke with the truck’s occupants and observed a quantity of suspected cocaine, which was seized along with cash.
Charges
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37-year-old woman: Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle (Criminal Code) and additional Highway Traffic Act offences.
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41-year-old man: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine) and Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act).
Both accused were released on undertakings with future court dates to be set.
Potential Penalties (Maximums Under Canadian Law)
Note: The following are statutory maximums. Actual sentences, if convicted, are set by the court and depend on the facts, prior record, and other factors. All accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Dangerous Operation (Criminal Code s.320.13)
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No bodily harm or death alleged: Hybrid offence; on indictment, up to 10 years’ imprisonment (on summary conviction, up to 2 years less a day).
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(If bodily harm or death were alleged, maxima increase to 14 years or life respectively; not alleged here.)
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Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking — Schedule I (CDSA s.5(2))
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Indictable offence; up to life imprisonment. Courts may also impose forfeiture and weapons/vehicle prohibitions where applicable.
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Simple Possession — Schedule I (CDSA s.4(3))
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Hybrid offence; on indictment, up to 7 years; on summary conviction, up to 6 months (first offence) with possible fines.
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Highway Traffic Act offences
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Penalties vary by count (e.g., fines, demerit points, licence suspensions, possible jail on some offences).
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Police say the file remains under active investigation. Anyone with information can contact TBPS or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
