Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint about a vehicle stopped in a live lane of Highway 35 at Thunderbridge Road.
On Wednesday October 15, 2025 at approximately 9:07 pm, officers were notified of a motor vehicle stopped on Highway 35 in a live lane at Thunderbridge Road. Officers located the vehicle and began conducting an investigation. The male driver was arrested and charged with 14 charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Austin Dupuis, 28-year-old of Kirkfield, was charged with:
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Carrying Concealed Weapon
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
Possession of Over 30g dried Cannabis (or equivalent) in Public Place
Have Care or Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
The accused is being held for a Bail Hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice.
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
