(THUNDER BAY, ON) - On November 7th, 2025 at approximately 10:57 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service from a concerned citizen who had stopped to check on a distressed motorist located along Highway 11-17, east of Terry Fox Memorial, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

The officers, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provided assistance to the motorist, although subsequent to the investigation, it was determined that the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance. After a thorough vehicle search, the officer’s located cannabis, open alcohol & suspect cocaine. The individual was arrested & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Noah HANEY, 27, of the Red Lake, Ontario was charged with:

Criminal Code:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine

Provincial Offences:

• Novice driver - presence of drug
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Fail to have insurance card

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on January 7th, 2025.