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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

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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Myles Zacharias 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 July 12, 2024 during a routine traffic stop.

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 2:35 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Macal Drive in Fenelon Township. Through investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving offences.

Myles Zacharias, 41 year-old of Bobcaygeon, was charged with:

  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with a Demand
  • Drive without Proper Rear Light

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 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.

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David Russell – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Highway 35, Manvers Township.

On July 2, 2024, at 01:37 a.m., officers conducted a RIDE Program on Highway 35 in Manvers Township. A motor vehicle approached the officers conducting the program 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.

David Russell, 51-year-old of Newcastle, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • 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 above mentioned is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

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Misty Hilts Was Arrested

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Emily Provincial Park at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night to assist the Park Wardens with a disturbance coming from one of the campsites.

Once officers arrived on scene and spoke with multiple witnesses, the person of interest returned to their campsite in their vehicle. The investigating officer entered an impaired driving investigation.

45-year-old, Misty Hilts from Hiawatha First Nations was arrested and charged with

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

Misty 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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