City of Kawartha Lakes OPP – RIDE Program Leads to Driver Being Charged (Name Released)

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Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving related charges following an interaction at a RIDE program.

On November 23, 2023 around 0135 hours, a vehicle was stopped at a RIDE program and an investigation commenced, as a result the driver of the vehicle were arrested and charged.

Kathryn GROENENDYK 27 years old of Lindsay, was charged with

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired please call 9-1-1.

Pete Fisher
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