KAWARTHA LAKES-A driver and passenger are facing charges after a RIDE check stop on Highway 35.
On August 20th at approximately 2:00am CKL OPP were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35 near Tower Road.
A vehicle entered the RIDE program with a female driver and a male passenger. An Officer reported signs of impairment from the driver and began an investigation.
As a result, 27-year-old Amber Allen from Lindsay, was arrested and charged with the following.
- Operation while impaired
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
- Driving vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
During the investigation the vehicle was searched and police say suspected drugs and a pellet gun were located and seized.
As a result, 29-year-old Jonathon Dasilva-Smith from Ajax, was arrested and charged with
- failing to comply with his probation order.
The accused was held for bail.
In addition to the charges for the driver, they received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.
Police say officers also seized a large number of suspected narcotics from the vehicle.
