KAWARTHA LAKES-A 22 year old man who was allegedly operating a Seadoo while naked is now facing a number of charges.
Police say on June 20, 2019 officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to a residence on McGill Drive in response to a complaint related to a Seadoo being operated in an erratic manner.
According to officers, upon arrival on scene, several witnesses indicated that their attention was drawn to the Seadoo as the operator was not wearing a bathing suit. Further observation created a concern related to the safety of the operator which led to police being contacted.
Officers determined that the operator had allegedly been consuming alcohol and began to arrest the male party. At this time the male resisted arrest and assaulted an officer according to police.
As a result of this incident a 22 year old from Hamilton, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drug
- Resist peace officer
- Assault a peace officer