City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – Two Drivers Charged with Impaired (Names Released)

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Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into two separate impaired driving investigations on December 11, 2024.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 8:18 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.) offence on St. Joseph Road, Lindsay. T hrough investigation the driver was believed to be impaired, however, refused to complete the testing.

Bradley ROCHON, 31-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle (H.T.A.)

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:04 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Glenarm Road in Eldon Township for a Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.) offence. Through investigation the driver was charged with H.T.A offences related to impaired driving.

Oscar CECI, 18-year-old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with

  • Speeding 1-49km/h over posted limit (84km/h in pos ted 50km/h zone)
  • Young Driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration (B.A.C.) above zero
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Bradley ROCHON is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. Bradley’s vehicle was impounded for 7 days and Oscar had a sober and more responsible driver assist in picking up their vehicle.

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.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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