Two-vehicle collision leads to multiple charges

NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Uniform Patrol officers witnessed a two-vehicle collision on Oliver Road near Golf Links Road last night at 7:35 p.m. One of the drivers fled the scene of the collision. A patrol sergeant gave chase on foot and was able to take the male into custody a short time later.

The fleeing driver appeared to be impaired. The male was searched and was in possession of $1,125 in cash and 74 grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine. The man was transported to the TBPS HQ where he was examined by a Drug Recognition Expert.

26 year old Keniel Anthony McLAUGHLIN of Mississauga has been charged with:

• Impaired Operation of a Vehicle
• Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle
• Failure to Stop After a Collision
• Resist a Peace Officer
• Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

McLaughlin has been remanded into custody with a future court date.