(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.