KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Lakes Police Service conducted a traffic stop in Lindsay at approximately 5:00am on Sunday April 21 which revealed that there was a firearm in the vehicle according to police.
As a result of the investigation 41-year-old Brandon Watson of Norland was charged with the following offences:
- Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Driving while under suspension
- Red Light – fail to stop
The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at 440 Kent St W in Lindsay on May 30th 2024.