KAWARTHA LAKES-Two people have had their licences suspended and their vehicles impounded after being charged with impaired driving.
Kawartha Lakes OPP say the arrests were made after complaints from the public.
The first complaint was received on Friday October 9, shortly after 11 pm. The vehicle was located on Kawartha Lakes Road 36, just north of Lindsay, a short time later. Following an investigation the driver, 57 year old Robert Atrell of Brampton was arrested and charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on December 17, 2020.
Another traffic complaint was received a few hours later, early Saturday morning (October 10), at approximately 1:45 am according to police. The vehicle was located on Hwy 7 east of Oakwood. Following an investigation the driver, 41 year old Douglas Gordon of Wasaga Beach was arrested and charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on December 17, 2020.
