(THUNDER BAY, ON) - On May 10th, 2025 at approximately 10:29 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint along Highway 17, within the Unorganized Territory of Thunder Bay.

The complaint vehicle was located & a traffic stop was initiated. Through the investigation, 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, Ronald MILLS, 56, of Ear Falls, Ontario was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on June 18th, 2025.