North Bay Police Lay 38 Charges in Traffic Enforcement Initiative
The North Bay Police Service laid 38 charges as part of an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative.
On July 30, 2024, the North Bay Police Service conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in 38 charges being laid. The enforcement initiative focused on areas of the city where police have received multiple traffic complaints, including Lakeshore Drive, Airport Road, Cassells Street, and Fisher Street. Provincial Offence Notices were issued for numerous violations included speeding, use of a cell phone while driving, and violations of the Safe Streets Act. In addition, two individuals were arrested during the enforcement initiative.
A 48-year-old female, of North Bay, was arrested and charged with:
- One charge of Operation while impaired
- One charge of Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Two charges of Possession of a Schedule I substance
- One charge of Possession of a Schedule II substance
Searches by police resulted in the seizure of:
- Two suspected methamphetamine tablets
- One suspected Oxycodone pill
- Approximately less than one-half-gram of suspected crystal methamphetamine
A 36-year-old female, of North Bay, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants.
“While I am encouraged by the hard work of our members to keep our roadways and streets safe, I remain disappointed that so many motorists continue to violate basic traffic laws, putting themselves and others in danger,” said the North Bay Police Service’s Inspector of Operations, Jeff Warner. “Everyone has a role to play to ensure traffic safety. All drivers need to do their part, follow the law, and remain vigilant.”
Report Traffic Violations to Police
In order to enhance and streamline the process of providing traffic complaints to police, the North Bay Police Service maintains a dedicated e-mail address – nbpstraffic@northbaypolice.on.ca – that members of the public can send traffic complaints and information to. The North Bay Police Service will use the information received via that e-mail to augment other intelligence gathered from the public and officers to conduct enhanced enforcement initiatives at trouble spots throughout the city.
Information about frequent traffic violations or other traffic complaints can be sent to the North Bay Police Service by e-mail via nbpstraffic@northbaypolice.on.ca or by calling the North Bay Police Service General line 705-497-5555
