SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP IN MARATHON LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES
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(MARATHON, ON) - Officers from the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the Town of Marathon.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 5:00 pm officers successfully located a suspicious vehicle after receiving information from the public. After speaking with the driver and passenger, an investigation was started and officers seized approximately $16,000 in Canadian currency.
As a result, Steve MCGREGOR, 64 years old of Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Fail to Comply with Release Order - Other than to Attend Court
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
- Driving while under suspension
Stevie MACDONALD, 33 years old of Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Fail to Comply with Release Order - Other than to Attend Court
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.