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Hit & Run – Dallas Fisher-Mulock Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – At approximately 10 p.m. last night, members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a fail to remain car accident on King Street in Woodville.

Officers began their investigation and were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Lorneville road.

Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle, which lead them into an investigation for impaired driving.

As a result, 19-year-old, Dallas Fisher-Mulock from Woodville, was arrested and charged with

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

–      Fail to remain

–      Noice driver- B.A.C above zero

–      Young driver- B.A.C above zero

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

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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Rhys DIGNARD – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) –  At approximately 3:30am on September 8th, 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE program on Highway 35 near tower road.

During the RIDE, a vehicle travelling southbound failed to stop. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, the officer began an investigation into impaired driving. 

20-year-old Rhys DIGNARD from Bowmanville was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired

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

–      Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for emergency vehicles

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

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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Two More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy on Saturday, August 31.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. Officers received a traffic complaint about a vehicle travelling westbound on Killarney Bay Road. Officers located the motor vehicle and spoke with the driver.

Stephanie Peca, 51 years-old, from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with

•        Operation while impaired

•        Operation while prohibited

•        Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

•        Fail to surrender insurance card

In addition to the charges the accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Later that evening, at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers received reports of a motor vehicle in the ditch on its roof on Fleetwood Road.

Officers located the motor vehicle, along with the driver, passenger, their dogs and cat. The passenger was taken to local hospital with minor injuries.

The driver, Hugh Empey, 38 years-old from Central Hastings was arrested and charged with

•        Operation while impaired

The accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The drivers will be appearing 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.

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 Arrested At RIDE – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -On August 20th at approximately 2:00am  Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35 near Tower Road.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program with a female driver and male passenger. An Officer noticed signs of impairment from the driver. The Officer entered an investigation.

As a result, 27-year-old Amber Allen from Lindsay, was arrested and charged with the following.

  • Operation while impaired
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

During the investigation the vehicle was searched, suspected drugs and a pellet gun were located and seized.

As a result, 29-year-old Jonathon Dasilva-Smith from Ajax, was arrested and charged with

  • failing to comply with his probation order.

The accused was held for bail.

In addition to the charges for the driver, they received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

Officers also seized a large number of suspected narcotics from the vehicle.

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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Drunk Driver With Child In Vehicle Arrested – Name Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On August 10th at approximately 7:00p.m, members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of an impaired driver at the Gas station in Coboconk with a child on board. The vehicle departed the gas station before officers arrived.

Officers located the vehicle on Kirkfield road. The vehicle was stopped, and Officers entered an impaired investigation.

38-year-old, Erin Nisbett from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

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

·      Assault a peace officer

·      Driver fail to surrender licence.

Officers ensured the child’s safety.

The accused was 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 accused was released from custody with a future court date.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely

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Lawn Mower Operator Charged With Impaired

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint yesterday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sugarbush Trail in Fenelon Falls for a truck. Police attended and located the suspect operating a lawn mower at a residence.

47-year-old, Dustin MOORE from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

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

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension.

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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More Impaired Drivers: Kevin HOLLAND & Benjamin WOODWARD

(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 over the weekend. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences.

Kevin HOLLAND, 40-year-old from Dunsford was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Another traffic complaint over the weekend on County Road 121 just north of Fenelon Falls resulted in Benjamin WOODWARD 40-years-old from Fenelon Falls being arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 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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David McFadyen – Drunk 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 August 01, 2024 during a call for service.

On August 01, 2024, at approximately 11:00 am, an officer during a call for service at an address in Fenelon Township on Highway 35 entered into an impaired driving investigation. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences.

David McFadyen, 55-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • 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 the drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

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Eric Kettle – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On July 24th at approximately 2:00 p.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver in Kinmount. Officers located the vehicle traveling westbound on Crego Street.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 65-year-old, Eric Kettle from Kinmount was arrested and charged with

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

The accused 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 in court at a future 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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On the 23rd of July 2024 a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Lindsay by members of OPP Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Central Region Emergency Response Team, Central Region K9 and members of the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Community Street Crime Unit. As a result, the following was seized:

•        $8470 Canadian Currency

•        94 Grams of Fentanyl

•        21.2 Grams of Cocaine

•        38 Benzodiazepines

•        Indicia of trafficking

As a result, Ronald Fitzgerald of Lindsay is charged with

•        Poss. Property over $5000

•        Poss. Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

•        Poss. Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

•        Poss. Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam

•        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Kaylynn Beacock of Lindsay is charged with:

•        Poss. Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

•        Poss. Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam

Both are held for a bail hearing.

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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Caleb Johnston Facing Numerous Charges

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Late last night, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35. The result of the traffic stop, lead the officer into an investigation into drug trafficking.

 26-year-old Caleb Johnston from Oshawa was arrested and charged with

–      Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine CDSA 5(2)

–      Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine CDSA 5(2)

–      Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (other than heroin) CDSA 5(2)

–      Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Opioid (other than heroin) CDSA 5(2)

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000.00 CC 354 (1)(a)

–      Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place CA 8(1)(a)

–      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available CCA 12(1)

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in Court in Lindsay on a later date.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Michael Bushey – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – July 21st at approximately 7:30 p.m. Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 35 near Lindsay.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 39-year-old, Michael Bushey from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Michael Bushey received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Michael Bushey was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a future 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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Fatal Collision

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision that took place yesterday, July 16th, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Police along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision involving two SUVs on Highway 7 near Round Tree Road. Unfortunately, the driver from one SUV , a 57-year-old male from Lindsay, was pronounced deceased in hospital. The other driver was treated for minor injuries.

Highway 7 and Round Tree Road remained closed 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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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On July 12th, 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested 3 impaired drivers within 5 hours.

 At approximately 7:30p.m, Officers conducted a traffic stop at Warner Gate Street and O’Neill Street in Lindsay, for a vehicle that was driving erratically.  Through investigation the Officer arrested and charged the driver Sean McLellan, 39 years old from Janetville with

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

–         Driver fail to surrender licence

At approximately 10:00p.m, Officers located a vehicle on West Street South in Fenelon Falls without proper headlights.  Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and through investigation found the driver, Francois Belanger, 58 years old from Fenelon Falls to be impaired.

Francois Belanger was arrested and charged with

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

–         Drive without proper headlights- motor vehicle

At approximately 11:00p.m, Officers responded to a call for a possible impaired driver in Fenelon Falls. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle, stationary in a parking lot with music playing and a male occupant sitting in the driver’s seat. Through investigation, Bradley Pataky, 48 years old, from Peterborough, was arrested and charged with

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

–         Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

–         Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

–         Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

All three drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

They were released from custody with conditions and have will appear in court at a future 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.

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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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On Friday, July 5th 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to three separate calls for service within three hours that all resulted in a driver being charged with operation while impaired.

At 7:30 p.m. Emergency Services responded to a vehicle collision at Highway 7 and Dew Drop Inn Road, in Lindsay. As a result of the collision, the two parties in the Mazda sedan were transported to Ross Memorial Hospital for minor injuries.

The driver of the Volkswagen was, Thomas Davis, 27 years-old from Minden was arrested and charged with operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

In addition, Thomas received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. Thomas was released from custody with a future court date.

One hour later at approximately 8:30p.m, Officers received another call for service for possible impaired along County Road 121 near Kinmount.

The vehicle was located by Officers. As a result of the investigation Michael Kougias, 39-years- old from Bowmanville was arrested and charged with various criminal code charges including.

  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
  •  Driving while under suspension

Michael was held for bail.

At approximately 9:30p.m Officers and other emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision on highway 7 near Mount Horeb Road. The vehicle had entered the ditched and rolled. The driver of the Dodge Caravan, Steve Juhasz, 72-years-old from Omemee, was arrested and charged with

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs  
  • Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80plus)

In addition to the charges Steve received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. Steve was released from custody with a future court 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.