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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Charged

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently initiated the Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign aimed at combating alcohol and drug-impaired driving, and within the first week, the City of Kawartha Lakes has already undergone four separate arrests related to impaired driving offenses.

November 20, 2024 – At approximately 3:30 p.m., police received a traffic complaint for an impaired driver in the Bobcaygeon area. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the driver.

Robert Carlton, 58 years of age, of Fenelon Falls was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)

November 21, 2024 – At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle in a ditch on Sturgeon Road, located in Emily Township. Upon arrival, the driver had fled the scene. A K9 unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were deployed to assist in locating the individual. At approximately 1:00 a.m., the driver was located on Tracey’s Hill Road and arrested.

Andrew Dunn, 33 year old from Peterborough was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Insecure Load
  • Fail to Remain

November 23, 2024 – At approximately 4:40 p.m., while conducting routine patrols in Bobcaygeon, an officer received an alert from the automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system and initiated a traffic stop.

The driver was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. During the arrest, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation.

Wesley Smith, 39 year old from from Bracebridge was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)
  • Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Valid Permit
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

Later that evening, around 10:00 p.m., officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Ski Hill Road in Emily Township when a vehicle entered the program and an impaired driving investigation commenced. The driver was arrested and charged.

Joshua Hall, 38 years old from Pontypool was charge with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80+)

All individuals arrested were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay. In accordance with impaired driving laws, each individual’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

These incidents bring the total number of impaired driving arrests in the City of Kawartha Lakes to over 100 this year.

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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Large Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – In the fall of 2024, City of Kawartha Lakes Community Street Crime Unit (CKL CSCU) and Kawartha Lakes Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (KLPS DEU) conducted an investigation under the controlled drugs and substance act.

CKL CSCU and KLPS DEU collaborated and commenced Project PACE.

On November 19th 2024 at approximately 4:00p.m., CKL CSCU and KLPS DEU with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K9 arrested five individuals during a traffic stop on Lindsay Street South in the Town of Lindsay.

As a result of the arrest, the following was seized:

  • 525.3 grams of Cocaine,
  • 28.9 gram of Crystal Methamphetamine
  • 26.5 grams of Fentanyl,
  • $1664.45 in Canadian Currency

The total street value is approximately $67,500

The following five, face a combined 15 CDSA charges and 4 Criminal Code charges.

Daniel Lavigne, 54-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Jake Breen, 32-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Colin Martin, 32-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

Frank Pezzo, 53-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine

Lyndsay Howard, 31-year-old from Lindsay was charged with;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I – Methamphetamine

Two were released on conditions and three were held for a bail hearing.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into a drug trafficking investigation following a traffic stop for speeding on November 18, 2024.

An officer on patrol observed a motor vehicle speeding southbound on Pigeon Lake Road at 2:45pm. A traffic stop was conducted where the officer entered into a drug possession investigation.  Through investigation the driver and two passengers were arrested and charged with Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Rhianna Whitman-Davis, 30-year-old of Peterborough, was charged with:

  • Speeding 1-49km/h over posted limit
  • Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Tayler Hancock, 35-year-old of Peterborough was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

Dylan Kemp, 32-year-old of Fraserville was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000

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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John Jones – 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 November 03, 2024 following a call for service regarding the motor vehicle.

On November 03, 2024, at approximately 4:12 pm, officers responded to a call for service on Ski Hill Road just south of Omemee. A traffic stop was completed and officers entered into an impaired driving investigation.

John Jones, 82-year-old of Scarborough, 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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Henry Oppers – 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 November 01, 2024 following an interaction during a RIDE program.

On November 01, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, while conducting a RIDE program a motor vehicle entered into the RIDE at Hwy 35 near Towers Road and an impaired driving investigation commenced.

Henry Oppers, 76-year-old of Janetville, was charged with:

  • 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 the drivers license was suspended for 90 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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police – Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Kawartha Lakes Police Service – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K9 executed a section 11 CDSA Search Warrant on a residential property in the Town of Lindsay. As a result of the warrant a quantity of crack cocaine, fentanyl, proceeds of crime, indicia of drug trafficking and a stolen Toronto Firefighter badge was seized.

The following have been arrested and charged:

Matthew RUTTAN, 44 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Braydon MISANCHUK, 23 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x2

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

Both accused were held for a Bail Hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice.

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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Wolfgang Weber – 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 last night at approximately 8:00p.m. for a vehicle that was traveling northbound on County Road 36.

Officers located the vehicle in the ditch on Height Roads, just off County Road 36. The driver suffered no injuries.

Officers received additional information and after speaking with the driver, Officers entered an impaired investigation.

As a result of the investigation, 59-year-old, Wolfgang Weber from Minden was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

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

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

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(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 investigations on October 26, 2024, and October 27, 2024.

On October 26, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to Need Street, Bobcaygeon, for a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Through investigation the driver was believed to be impaired, however, refused to complete the testing.

Howard NEWHOOK, 68-year-old of Bobcaygeon, was charged with:

  • Failure or Refusal to comply with demand

On October 27, 2024, at approximately 2:35 a.m. officers responded to County Road 8, Verulam Township, for a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving Offences.

Tye WINTELS, 22-year-old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with

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

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. Both motor vehicles were towed and 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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Gary CARMICHAEL – 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 October 9, 2024, following a traffic complaint in Mariposa Township.

On October 9, 2024, at approximately 2:03 p.m., officers responded to Grant Drive, Mariposa Township, for a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Through investigation the driver was arrested for Impaired Driving Offences.  

Gary CARMICHAEL, 69-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.

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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Whitney GALLANT – Drunk Driving Etc.

(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 October 4, 2024, following a single motor vehicle collision in Mariposa Township.

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers responded to Port Hoover Road, Mariposa Township, for a single motor vehicle collision along with members from Kawartha Lakes Fire Service and Kawartha Lakes Paramedics. The driver was not injured and through investigation was arrested for impaired driving offences.

Whitney GALLANT, 37-year-old of Little Britain, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Disobey Stop Sign – Fail to stop

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.

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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Robin Crate – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -Traffic complaint leads to one impaired driver removed from the road.

On September 27th, 2024, at 6:00p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a vehicle driving through a closed gate on County Road 121.

Officers arrived on scene and located the driver asleep behind the wheel.

57-year-old, Robin Crate from Georgina was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired

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

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 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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Michael Lamb – Impaired Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – A local resident was arrested and charged for operation while impaired and additional charges.

On September 27th, 2024, at 4:30p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Sturgeon Road.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor-vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed.

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

As a result, 39-year-old, Michael Lamb from Dunsford was arrested and charged for

-operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80plus)

-possession of a schedule l substance- other drugs

– drive motor vehicle- perform stunt

– fail to surrender insurance card

-driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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

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One Airlifted, One Arrested For Hit & Run

On September 28, at approximately 11:00am, members of City of Kawartha Lakes OPP with assistance from MTO and EMS responded to a report of a serious collision with one bicycle and commercial vehicle on Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road.

The commercial vehicle failed to remain on scene. A passer by located the male and contacted the police.

As a result of the collision, 60-year-old male operating the bicycle was airlifted by ORNGE to a hospital for life threatening injuries.

Highway 35 and Wrenhaven road was closed for several hours but has since been reopened.

As a result, 35-year-old Christopher Craig from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with

-fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

– fail to leave one meter while passing bicycle

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

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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Connor Mehnert – 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 September 22, 2024.

On September 22, 2024, at approximately 00:56 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Country Road 36 near Gil-Mar Road. Through investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving offences.

Connor Mehnert, 20-year-old of Dunsford, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Young Driver – BAC above zero
  • Speeding 1-49km/h over posted limit

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.

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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Allan MACDONALD – 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 September 19, 2024, after a motor vehicle was reported as being in the ditch.

On September 19, 2024, at approximately 8:37 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle located in the ditch on Simcoe Street, Mariposa Township. Upon arrival officers confirmed there were no injuries and through investigation a driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Allan MACDONALD, 67-year-old of Woodville, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)

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