KAWARTHA LAKES-It was a busy weekend for Kawartha Lakes OPP with officers responding to more than 120 calls for service.
Motor vehicle collisions, thefts, animal and traffic complaints and family/domestic disturbance calls were investigated. Police say of the five domestic related calls, two people were charged. Three people are also facing alcohol related charges.
On Friday October 20, 2017 at approximately 3:25pm officers stopped a dirt bike in Bobcaygeon. Following an investigation, 33 year old Joshua Pike of Bobcaygeon was arrested and charged with Driving With More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mls of Blood, Driving While Under Suspension and not wearing a helmet.
On Saturday October 21, 2017 just before midnight, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check on Kawartha Lakes Road 8, near Patterson Road. 29 year old Branden Beatty of Bobcaygeon was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol,Driving With More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mls of Blood and Driving Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available.
On Sunday October 22, 2017 at approximately 7:30 pm, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on Highway 35 at Norland. 35 year old Brandon Watson of Norland was arrested and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol and Driving With More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 mls of Blood.
