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Routine traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges

KAWARTHA LAKES-A routine traffic stop has lead to impaired driving charges for a resident of Algonquin Highlands.

Police say on October 22, 2020 at 3:57PM a Kawartha Lakes Police Service constable stopped a vehicle travelling on Kent Street West in Lindsay, in order to investigate the driver for a traffic violation.  While speaking with the driver, the officer observed alcohol in the vehicle that was readily available to the driver according to police.  The officer determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and placed her under arrest. 

31-year-old Rubi Aguilar Robinson of Algonquin Highlands has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle – alcohol and drugs, impaired operation – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus, and one charge each in contravention of the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor License Act. 

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on December 17, 2020.

 

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