A second former member of the Thunder Bay Police Service has been arrested and is facing multiple charges.

Sylvia Hauth former Thunder Bay Police Service Chief has been charged with obstructing a public or peace officer, breach of trust by a public officer,  and two counts of obstruction of justice.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Court in Thunder Bay on May 7, 2024.

This comes as the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the Ontario Provincial Police investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS in 2021.

Hauth first joined the force in 1993 after serving in multiple departments including criminal investigation, uniform patrol and community services. She was eventually promoted to Deputy Chief and Acting Police Chief, before taking on the full role in 2018, before retiring on January 27, 2023.

At the time of her retirement, Hauth was served with a Notice of Hearing on three counts of alleged misconduct under the Police Services Act, all relating to the investigation launched against Thunder Bay Police Service board member Georjann Morriseau.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission expressed concerns about the management of discipline in the police service, the conduct of criminal investigations by its officers, and the ability of senior leadership to administer day-to-day operations in good faith and compliance with the PSA.