Thunder Bay Driver Charged with Impairment in R.I.D.E Program Check

THUNDER BAY, ON – A late-night check by the Ontario Provincial Police’s R.I.D.E program has resulted in impaired driving charges against a local resident.
In the early hours of May 9, 2024, Thunder Bay OPP officers stationed along Highway 11/17 stopped a vehicle as part of the ongoing Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) initiative.
The driver underwent a roadside alcohol screening test, which led to further investigation.
The investigation confirmed the driver, identified as