Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 35, Manvers Township, that led to an individual being charged with impaired driving offences.
On April 20, at 2:43 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers were conducting a traffic stop for a separate incident when they were informed by a passerby about a possible impaired driver. Our officers located the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted.
Through investigation, Evan SMITH, 36-year-old from Pickering was arrested and charged with
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
– Fail to surrender licence
In addition to the charges the driver 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 later in court.
We would like to thank the members of our community that provided helpful information to ensure our roadways are safe.
The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communit ies. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477
Author: Pete Fisher
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