KAWARTHA LAKES- A 41-year-old Pontypool man is facing charges after he allegedly caused extensive damage at a Whitby Motel on Saturday morning.
On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of Central West Division responded to a call at a motel on Consumers Drive and Garden Street.
Police say officers arrived to find the suspect had damaged property, pulled the fire alarm, deployed several fire extinguishers and was generally causing a disturbance. All the customers had to evacuate the premise due to the disturbance and fire alarm that was activated according to officers. Property damage is estimated at approximately $100,000.
Paul Trenwith, age 41, of Pontypool was charged with: Mischief Over $5,000; Make False Fire Alarm; Cause Disturbance and Unlawfully Possess Schedule I Substance (crack-cocaine)
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with any new information can contact Cst. Scott of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2866
