Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Details Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On September 10^th, 2025 at approximately 9:11 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the area of Banning Street, within the City of Thunder Bay and observed several motor vehicles; one of the vehicles was known to police as stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Eric Thomas LINDSTROM, 54, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine;
• Possession of illicit Cannabis;
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada;
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;
• Three counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order;

And Chantal BOUCHER, 46, of Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration;
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada;
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada;
• Obstruct Peace Officer;
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code;

Both accused have been held in-custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 11^th, 2025.

Furthermore, on that same date, at approximately 5:08 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Little Trout Bay Road, within the Township of Neebing.

The vehicle was located & it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Beverly WOOD, 39, of Hamilton, Ontario was charged with:

• Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent;
• Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs;
• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration (80 plus);

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 15^th, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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