Shocking news from the Ontario Provincial Police this morning.
They have charged Mayor Keith Hobbs and his wife Marisa Hobbs with one count each of extortion and obstructing justice.
Staff Sgt. Carolle Dionne says they started their investigation in January of this year.
“The Commissioner of the OPP was asked by the Chief of the Thunder Bay Police Service to conduct an investigation into the allegations of inappropriate behaviour by municipal politicians.”
46 year old Mary Voss is also charged with extortion.
Allegations in a court document say that the three committed extortion against Sandy Zaitzeff.
The information suggests it was so Zaitzeff would purchase a dwelling for Mary Voss.
They are being accused of threatening to disclose criminal allegations against Zaitzeff to police.
None of the allegations have been proven in court and Hobbs’ lawyers have vowed a vigorous defense.
They’ll have their day in court on September 26th. (Photo supplied)