Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service involving a suspected impaired driver in Fenelon Falls.
On Saturday December 07, 2024 at approximately 3:54 am officers were notified of a possible impaired driver. Responding officers located the motor vehicle in question in Fenelon Falls. Through investigation the driver and passenger were arrested and charged with Criminal Code, Controlled Drug and Substances Act , Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Liquor License Act offences.
Cody Puffer, 35-year-old of Norwood, was charged with:
Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
Obstruct Peace Officer
Breach of Recognizance
Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2)
Fail to Have Insurance Card
Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
Ashley Fenton, 31-year-old of Port Hope was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Both driver and passenger 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.