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2 Impaired Drivers Arrested @ Collision

(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 following an interaction at a collision scene.

An Officer on general patrol observed what appeared to be three vehicles involved in a collision on Friday January 31, 2025 at approximately 23:58pm. Upon arriving on scene an impaired driving investigation commenced for two of the three drivers. One vehicle entered a ditch on Lifford Road in Manvers Township, another vehicle attempted to assist and entered a ditch as well. A third vehicle was called in an attempt to assist.

Tye Shestowsky, 23-year-old of Bethany, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

Alejandro Lopez, 24-year-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Having Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle with Alcohol Readily Available

In addition to the charges the drivers received 90-day licence suspensions, and the motor vehicles were impounded for 7 days.

The accused were released from custody with conditions and will appear later in 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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Jeremy Bradley – 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 following an interaction at a collision scene.

Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 24 in Verulam Township on Friday January 31, 2025 at approximately 10:28pm. Upon arriving on scene an impaired driving investigation commenced. A grey Ford F150 pick-up was involved in the collision.

Jeremy Bradley, 31-year-old of Trent Lakes, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

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.

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32 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested – Name Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 24th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fire Services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Farmstead Road. The vehicle had struck a gas meter.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle in a ditch and spoke with the driver. Following an investigation, it was confirmed that no gas leak had occurred.

Subsequently, the driver was investigated for operating a vehicle while impaired. As a result, 32-year-old Conley Smith of Little Britain was arrested and charged with:

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

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day driver’s license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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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Adrian Chalmers-Lewis Facing Numerous Charges

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 25th, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 35, near Golf Course Road.

During the checkpoint, officers observed that cannabis was readily available to the driver. The driver failed to provide identification and was subsequently arrested.

33-year-old Adrian Chalmers-Lewis of Toronto was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Failure to identify self
  • Failure to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Multiple other charges

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

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Conley Smith – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 24th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fire Services responded to a single-vehicle collision on Farmstead Road. The vehicle had struck a gas meter.

Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle in a ditch and spoke with the driver. Following an investigation, it was confirmed that no gas leak had occurred.

Subsequently, the driver was investigated for operating a vehicle while impaired. As a result, 32-year-old Conley Smith of Little Britain was arrested and charged with:

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

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

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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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25 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested Following Hit & Run

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 22nd, 2025, at 7:35 a.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a vehicle in the ditch and had been there for several hours idling.

Police attended the scene on Country Lane and located the vehicle in the ditch. After speaking with the driver, police entered an investigation for impaired driving.

As a result, 25-year-old, Josh Kierstead-Oliver from Coboconk was arrested and charged with

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to report accident

The accused was released from custody with a future court date and served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The passenger in the vehicle was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act for having liquor in open container in unauthorized place.

For more information, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Kawartha Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.kh.crimestoppersweb.com . When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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James Stapley Was Arrested – Details Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -On January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service in Woodville. Upon arrival, the officers located the suspect, asleep in his vehicle with the engine running and the window partially down.

After waking the individual and engaging in a brief conversation, officers initiated an investigation into impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old, James Stapley, the suspect, was arrested and subsequently charged with

–      Operation while impaired

–      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The suspect was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay. In accordance with impaired driving laws, their driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle has 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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Justin Adamson Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 14th, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of an impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

After speaking with the driver, the officer entered an investigation for operation while impaired.

As a result, 41-year-old, Justin Adamson, from Omemee was arrested and charged with

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The driver was released from custody with a future court date and served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Vandewall – 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 following an interaction at a collision scene.

Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on William Street in Bobcaygeon on Friday January 10, 2025 at approximately 6:26pm. Upon arriving on scene an impaired driving investigation commenced. A red GMC pick-up was involved in the collision when it struck a Hydro pole.

Leo Vandewall, 54-year-old of Omemee, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

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

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in 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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Thomas Hall Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program, and while engaging with the driver, officers observed an open container of alcohol within the vehicle. This prompted an investigation for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas Hall, a 29-year-old resident of Woodville, was charged with the following offence:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Driving a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Liquor

In addition to the charges, their license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days. 

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

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Robert GALLO Was Arrested Again

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Emily Township.

On December 28,2024, at 8:06 p.m., officers were dispatched after a motor vehicle had lost control on Pigeon Lake Road. Officers along with Kawartha Lakes Paramedics attended the scene and located the driver who had sustained minor injuries. 

Through investigation, Robert GALLO, 35-year-old from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

·      Failure or Refusal to comply with demand

·      Failure to comply with prohibition order

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – other drugs

·      Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

·      Class G1 Licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·      Careless Driving

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 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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Claude Johnson – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle in the ditch on County Road 36.

On December 20,2024, at 10:04 p.m., officers were dispatched after a motor vehicle had been located on County Road 36 in the ditch. Witnesses at the scene provided information that the driver of the vehicle had taken off on foot and was no longer at the scene. Responding officers located the driver a short distance away from the vehicle.

Through investigation, Claude Johnson, 45-year-old from Peterborough was arrested and charged with

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.

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Cocaine Bust – Kristopher SANCHEZ Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop that ended with an Unknown substance being seized and charges laid.

On December 16, 2024, at 10:46 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act Offence (H.T.A.), through investigation the driver was emitting an odour of alcohol, and an open alcoholic beverage could be seen in the vehicle. After conducting a Approved Screening Device (ASD) Test, the driver had provided a result of 7milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood. A search was conducted of the vehicle, under the authorities given to police officers in the Liquor Licence Control Act s.42(2). Numerous empty alcoholic beverages were located inside the vehicle as well as a bag of a unknown white powdery substance. A total of 1.4g of white powdery substance was seized, including 4 pipes with drug residue and 2 other bags with suspected drug residue.

The driver was subsequently arrested for Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences.

Kristopher SANCHEZ, a 47-year-old of Norland, was charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody on an Appearance Notice and a Part III ticket and will appear later in court.

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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Michael Carveth – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle in the ditch on Simcoe Street.

On Dember 14, 2024, at 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched after a motor vehicle had been located on Simcoe Street in the ditch. Witnesses at the scene provided information that the driver of the vehicle had taken off on foot and was no longer at the scene. Responding officers located the driver just north of the vehicle.

Through investigation, Michael Carveth, 36-year-old from Beaverton was arrested and charged with

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

–      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

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.

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17 Year Old Facing Explosives Charge

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment, Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) have laid a charge in connection to an unknown substance being brought into a school

On December 11, 2024, KLPS officers received information regarding an unknown substance being brought into school by a student. It was determined that there was no threat to public or school safety. Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Highlands OPP were notified and in conjunction with the KLPS, continued the investigation.  

As a result, a youth from Minden Hills Township has been arrested and charged for an offence related to explosives.

Out of an abundance of caution, members from the OPP Explosive Disposal Unit have attended the school and confirmed that there is no threat to public safety.