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Nathan Walters – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a two vehicle collision.

On Monday June 09, 2025 at approximately 5:38 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle collision on Sturgeon Road, both vehicles were travelling northbound on Sturgeon Road when the collision occurred. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Nathan Walters, 37-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Jesse Mercier Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a single vehicle collision.

On Sunday June 08, 2025 at approximately 8 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle driving southbound on Eldon Road that failed to stop at the stop sign and drove straight into the southbound ditch of Ramsey Road. Officers arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving related charges.

Jesse Mercier, 33-year-old of Prince Albert, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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2 Dead Following Canoe Incident

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a boating incident on Sunday afternoon that took the lives of two male adults.

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a boat that had capsized on Sturgeon Lake at approximately 3:06 pm on June 08, 2025. The canoe was carrying three males, one was able to make his way to shore while two adult males were unable to remain afloat and succumbed to their injuries. Life jackets were not present in the boat.   

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP (including the Marine unit) along with City of Kawartha Lakes Fire, City of Kawartha Lakes EMS and OPP Aviation aided in the lifesaving and recovery measures.

The OPP is committed to boater education, marine patrol/law enforcement and saving lives on more than 110,000 square kilometres of Ontario waterways. With capsized vessels and falling overboard the top contributing factors in boating deaths every year, a significant number of lives stand to be saved if boaters, personal watercraft users and paddlers wore a lifejacket or personal floatation device

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Daniel Cisneros Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a possible impaired driver.

On Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 9:15 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle departing a local establishment after being cutoff from service of alcohol. A traffic stop was conducted in Fenelon Township on Highway 35 and the driver was arrested and charged.

Daniel Cisneros, 31-year-old of Whitby, was charged with:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Lawful Demand
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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James Shaw – Impaired Driving

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON – On May 17, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision involving a vehicle and a parking gate at a local resort.

The driver left the scene following the collision. Shortly thereafter, officers received a second report from a Durham Special Constable regarding the same vehicle, which was located on Old Surrey Lane, just outside of Bobcaygeon.

As a result of the investigation, James Shaw, a 59-year-old resident of Oshawa, has been charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

In addition to the charges, the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The OPP reminds all motorists that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP is committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads through ongoing enforcement and public education.

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20 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on May 15, 2025.

On May 15, 2025, at approximately 10:41 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic act offence. Through investigation the driver was charged with Impaired driving offences.

Hannah GLOVER, 20-year-old of Little Britain, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Hannah is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

Hannah received a 90 day licence suspension and his vehicle is impounded for 7 days.  

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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28 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on May 13, 2025.

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic act offence. Through investigation the driver was charged with Impaired driving offences.

Cody VICKERSON, 28-year-old of Burnt River, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1- 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

Cody is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

Cody received a 90 day licence suspension and his vehicle is impounded for 7 days.  

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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6 Arrested After Rash Of Break & Enters

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON): The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) Detachment have arrested 6 individuals as a result of an ongoing investigation into the spree of Break and Enters within Bobcaygeon.

On April 17, 2025, members of the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment received a report of a local business, in Bobcaygeon, actively being broken into. Upon officers arrival, those involved were no longer there, an extensive and thorough investigation began. Members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment engaged and as a result of the investigation it was found that vehicles within the area had been broken into.

The investigation is still ongoing, however, the following have been arrested and charged.

Ronald Wretham, 37-year-old of Brock Township

  • CC 348(1)(b) – Break, Enter a Place
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Kristie-Lee MCATEER, 37-year-old of Town of Lindsay

  • CC 348(1)(b) – Break, Enter a Place
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • CDSA 4(1) – Possession of Schedule I Substance

Curtis Barnhart, 34-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000

Richard TAPP, 40-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime
  • CC 380(1)(b) – Fraud Under $5000

Brianna McDonald, 24-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime

Anthony VANCAMP, 24-year-old of Bobcaygeon

  • CC 334(b) – Theft Under $5000
  • CC 354(1)(a) – Possession of Proceeds of Crime

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP would like to thank the community for their assistance with this investigation.

If you have any video footage or know of any information related to this incident, please contact the Kawartha Lakes OPP or your local area Crime Stoppers.

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2 Impaired Drivers Have Vehicles Impounded

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into two separate impaired driving investigation over the weekend.

On May 9, 2025, at approximately 6:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint, detailing a single motor vehicle swerving all over the road and almost causing a head on collision on 7A Highway. Officers attended the registered owner’s residence and located the driver. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Lara SHCHERBAN, 57-year-old of Cavan-Monaghan Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint, detailing a single motor vehicle swerving all over the road and almost causing collisions on County Road 48. Officers located the vehicle and through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Connor COULTER, 21-year-old of Woodville, was charged with

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
  • Novice Drive – B.A.C. above zero

Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date and both received a 90 day licence suspension their vehicles have been impounded for 7 days.  

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Fatal Collision On Hwy 7


(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision that took place around 10:28am on May 10, 2025.

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, Kawartha Lakes Police Service along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a collision on Highway 7 near Double Tree Road. The driver of a motorcycle from Lindsay, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was taken to local hospital.  

Highway 7 remains closed between Highway 35 and County Road 36 while members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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Kevin Graham – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation after receiving information about a possible impaired driver.

On Friday May 09, 2025 at approximately 6:34 pm officers responded to reports regarding a motor vehicle driving southbound on Highway 35 from Coboconk, witnesses believed the driver to be impaired. A traffic stop was conducted in Fenelon Township and the driver was arrested and charged.

Kevin Graham, 61-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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19 & 21 Year Old Arrested For Impaired Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on May 8, 2025.

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers were notified of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 121, Fenelon Township. Officers attended the scene and upon further investigation two drivers were arrested for impaired driving offences.

Chantell PARADIE, 21-year-old of Minden Hills, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to Comply with Undertaking x2
  • Young Driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

Neveah SMITH, 19-year-old of Minden Hills, was charged with

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operate Unsafe Vehicle
  • Fail to properly wear seatbelt
  • Novice Drive – B.A.C. above zero
  • Young Driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Class G1 licence holder – accompanying driver B.A.C. .05 or above
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date and both received a 90 day licence suspension and the vehicle is impounded for 7 days.  

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Evan SMITH – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 35, Manvers Township, that led to an individual being charged with impaired driving offences.

On April 20, at 2:43 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers were conducting a traffic stop for a separate incident when they were informed by a passerby about a possible impaired driver. Our officers located the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted.

Through investigation, Evan SMITH, 36-year-old from Pickering was arrested and charged with

–       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–       Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–       Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

–       Fail to surrender licence

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

We would like to thank the members of our community that provided helpful information to ensure our roadways are safe.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On March 12th, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting proactive radar patrol on Country Road 36. During the patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While speaking with the driver, the officer became suspicious that the driver was impaired. As a result, 55-year-old Andres Rittman from Lindsay was arrested and charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

–      Speeding – 1-49 km/h Over the Posted Limit

–      Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

–      Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Later that evening at approximately 9:00 p.m., OPP officers conducted a proactive patrol near Coboconk. They encountered a vehicle idling in the live lane on Cedar Road. After speaking with the driver, they initiated an impaired driving investigation.

33-year-old John Timmins from Coboconk was arrested and charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

–      Driving While Under Suspension

Both individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay. In accordance with impaired driving laws, their driver’s licenses have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles have been impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains dedicated to removing alcohol and drug-impaired drivers from the road through both enforcement and public education. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could help prevent a tragic accident and potentially save a life. The OPP encourages all motorists to plan ahead: designate a driver, use a taxi, take public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound judgments while driving.

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Fatal Snowmobile Collision Near Hwy 7

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire and EMS responded to a snowmobile collision on March 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

The collision occurred on private property, but due to the severity of the injuries ORNGE was required for the snowmobile operator.

Highway 7 near Cottingham Road was closed for ORNGE to land.

The lone snowmobile operator, a 50-year-old female of Peterborough, was pronounced deceased.  

Be Prepared: Snowmobiling incidents occur in unpredictable and uncontrolled natural settings where each rider needs to always expect the unexpected. Snowmobiling can take you far away from emergency assistance, so each rider must be prepared by carrying a tool kit, spare parts, flashlight, first-aid kit and survival items such as high-energy food, fire-starting equipment and a compass.

The OPP is committed to saving lives on Ontario’s highways, trails and waterways through the reduction of preventable injury and death.