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More Drunk Drivers

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy weekend with enforcing Impaired Driving Laws on our highways.

On April 19, 2024, at 10:49 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 7, Ops Township, for a Highway Traffic Act offence, where an odour of alcohol was found to be emitting from the driver. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Mitchell HAID, 30-year-old of Keswick, was charged with

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

On April 20, 2024, at 11:03 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in Bobcaygeon, where an odour of alcohol was found to be emitting from the driver. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Ryan TUCKER, 34-year-old of Trent Lakes, was charged with

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Operator Motor Vehicle without Insurance
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

On April 21, 2024, at 01:51 a.m., officers attended a single motor vehicle collision in Coboconk, the driver, a single occupant of the vehicle, was not injured. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

Kevin Douglas, 27-year-old of Peterborough, was charged with

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

In addition to the charges all drivers received a 90 day licence suspension and the motor vehicles were impounded for 7 days.

The above mentioned are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay 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 Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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Courtney BRAY Was 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 April 11, 2024.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 00:41 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 35 at Highway 7 that entered a RIDE program after almost causing a head on collision while approaching the RIDE program. Through investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving offences and several Highway Traffic Act offences.

Courtney BRAY, 30-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operator Motor Vehicle without Insurance
  • Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Unsafe Move – lane or shoulder

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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One Airlifted, 3 Others Sent To Hospital – Keith Fowler – Drunk Driving

A Drunk Driver Did This
A Drunk Driver Did This

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Hwy 35 for a serious collision involving a pickup truck and passenger vehicle. 

On November 05, 2023 at approximately 3:05 pm, officers responded, alongside with Kawartha Lakes Fire and EMS, to a motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and passenger vehicle.

Four patients were sent to Toronto Hospitals for treatment, one of which was airlifted.

The highway was closed from Powells Road to Country Lane Road for approximately 7 hours for the duration of an investigation with the OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists.          

On April 04, 2024 the driver and single occupant of the pick-up truck was arrested and charged with additional charges related to the investigation.

Keith Fowler, 57 years old of Somerville Township

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation Causing Bodily Harm x 3 counts

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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Hit & Run – Wayne Taylor Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment and the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on April 02, 2024.

On April 02, 2024 at approximately 8:24 pm, officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver, while officers were responding the driver struck another motor vehicle and continued to drive. Members conducted a traffic stop on the reported motor vehicle and arrested and charged the driver.

Wayne Taylor 60 years old of Kirkfield was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Fail to Remain
  • Possess Unmarked Cigarettes

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days.

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Jean-Guy DUGUAY – 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 March 30, 2024.

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 35, through investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving offences.

Jean-Guy DUGUAY, 66-year-old of Kirkfield, 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.

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3 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a local business after receiving a complaint for a break and enter in progress; three people were located and arrested, one was released and two were held for a Bail Hearing.

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 1:25 a.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP received a complaint for a break and enter in progress. Officers attended the local business, in Woodville, where the suspects had left prior to police arrival. Through investigation the suspect vehicle was located a short time later on Peniel Rd, and three people were arrested.  

Julie WILLIAMS, 51-year-old of Cannington, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Evelyn OAKLEY, 47-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

Bobby WOOD, 41-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2
  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

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

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 Lyons – 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 March 25, 2024 after receiving a call for service from a concerned citizen.

On March 25, 2024 at approximately 1:51 pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Front Street in Bobcaygeon. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

Jesse Lyons 25 years old of Bobcaygeon 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.

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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Nicole Sawyer – 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 March 26, 2024.

On March 26, 2024 at approximately 00:27 am, officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 7 (near Highway 35). An impaired driving investigation commenced.

Nicole Sawyer 45 years old of Keswick was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus

The accused are 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.

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Steven Olhiser – 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 March 23, 2024.

On March 23, 2024 at approximately 11:05 am, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on John Street in Kirkfield. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

Steven Olhiser 20 years old of Kirkfield was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus
  • Drive Motor Vehicle no licence
  • Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle

The accused are 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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Rachel Majury – Refuse To Blow

(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 March 23, 2024.

On March 23, 2024 at approximately 8:10 pm, officers conducting a traffic stop entered into an impaired driving investigation.

Rachel Majury 31 years old of Little Britain was charged with:

  • Failure or Refusal Comply with Demand

The accused are 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.

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Sean Richardson – Impaired Driving, Drive While Suspended

(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 March 23, 2024.

On March 23, 2024 at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 7 in Emily Township. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

Sean Richardson 38 years old of Coboconk was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Alcohol and Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Driving while under Suspension

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

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Fatal Collision Closes Hwy 7

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have closed Highway 7 for a serious collision involving four vehicles, east of Oakwood. 

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 6:08 p.m., officers responded, alongside with Kawartha Lakes Fire and EMS, to a head on collision involving four motor vehicles on Highway 7, east of Taylors Road

The driver, a 27-year-old male from Lindsay, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 65-year-old from North Bay, was transported to local hospital with minor injuries.

Highway 7 is closed from Opmar Road to Taylors Road for the foreseeable future while members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Team (T.I.M.E.) conduct their investigation.

Updates will be provided on our social media pages when the road has re-opened.

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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Meth Bust – Kajatheepan KARUNAKARAN – Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Lindsay after receiving a report of a traffic complaint, which the led to numerous charges being laid and a stolen vehicle being seized.

On March 14, 2024, at approximately 12:54 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on Highway 35 after a call for service regarding a traffic complaint. The driver was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s licence and was subsequently arrested. An investigation commenced, and officers seized approximately 2.7 grams of cocaine, 7.3 grams of methamphetamine, 2 cellphones, a fake licence plate, and the stolen vehicle.

Kajatheepan KARUNAKARAN, 34-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:

  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Breach of Recognizance
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

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

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 Hennekam – 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 March 07, 2024.

On March 07, 2024 at approximately 00:54 am, officers conduced a traffic stop on Highway 35 after a motor vehicle failed to stop for a RIDE program and almost struck an officer. An impaired driving investigation commenced.

John Hennekam 51 years old of Lindsay was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicles was towed and impounded for 7 days.

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Asid ISLAM – Drunk Driving, Cocaine, Run Stop Sign, etc.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision and entered into an impaired driving investigation on February 24, 2024.

On February 24, 2024 at approximately 4:35 pm, officers commenced an impaired driving investigation with the driver of a motor vehicle after they drove through a stop sign and struck a westbound vehicle on Boundary Road causing a motor vehicle collision.

Asid ISLAM 30 years old of Scarborough was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
  • Disobey Stop Sign
  • Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

The accused are 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.

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