SPEEDING LEADS TO DRUG-IMPAIRED IN THUNDER BAY
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(THUNDER BAY, ON) - On February 9th, 2025 at approximately 4:59 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement along Highway 11-17 near McKenzie Station Road, within the Municipality of Shuniah.
After observing a vehicle travelling 131 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr a traffic stop was initiated. Throughout the investigation, a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) demand was made where the driver performed poorly. The driver was then arrested for performing poorly on the SFST, outstanding warrants & returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation, Michelle Lynn KING, 48, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:
Criminal Code:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
Provincial Offences:
- Speeding 1 - 49 Km/h over posted limit
The accused has been held in-custody for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 10th, 2026.