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Patrick Wattman-Mackie – Impaired 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 stopping a motor vehicle at a RIDE program.

On Sunday July 13, 2025 at approximately 2:42 am officers were conducting a RIDE program checking sobriety on Highway 35 near Golf Course Road. The driver entered into the RIDE program and following an interaction was arrested and charged with impaired driving related charges.

Patrick Wattman-Mackie, 33-year-old of Nestleton, 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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Jordan Dixon – 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 a traffic complaint for driving behaviour.

On Saturday July 05, 2025 at approximately 9:04 pm officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a motor vehicle northbound on Highway 35 south of Highway 7. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in Lindsay and entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving related charges as well as Highway Traffic Act Offences.

Jordan Dixon, 34-year-old of Ajax, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Careless Driving
  • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit

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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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple impaired driving charges since June 21, 2025

On June 21, 2025, at approximately 4:08 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a Off-road vehicle for an Off-Road Vehicle act offence on Alvar Road. Through investigation the driver was charged with Impaired driving offences. 

Dayan WORSLEY, 33-year-old of Cameron, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to wear proper helmet
  • Fail to surrender evidence of insurance
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 10:58 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Monck Road. A driver had approached the officers and through investigation the driver was charged with Impaired driving offences. 

Daniel MCLELLAN, 40-year-old of Mount Albert, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance

On June 23, 2025, at approximately 1:33 p.m., officers attended a motor vehicle collision after reports of a possible impaired driver on County Road 41. Through investigation the driver was charged with Impaired driving offences.

Ciji CAMPBELL, 39-year-old of Scarborough, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

All are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

All received a 90 day licence suspension and 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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Teen Gang Arrested After Bank Robbery

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged four individuals in relation to an armed robbery call at a local financial institution.

On Monday June 16, 2025 at approximately 4:12 pm officers responded to reports of an armed robbery in progress at a financial institution in Little Britain. Witnesses reported seeing masked individuals in the financial institution with handguns and bank tellers with their hands in the air. City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded with all available members. Durham Regional Police Service and Kawartha Lakes Police Service were notified and assisted. One individual was arrested in the parking lot in a vehicle and three individuals, who fled the financial institution, were taken into custody without incident a short distance away.

Due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act identifications are withheld. One 14 year old, one 16 year old and two 17 year olds were arrested and charged with

  • Armed Robbery
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The accused are being held for bail court.

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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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.