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Off-Duty OPP Officer Helps Nab Alleged Impaired Driver

KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP entered into an impaired driving investigation on November 26, 2024 following a call for service regarding a motor vehicle.

On November 27, 2024, at approximately 6:31 pm, an off-duty OPP officer reported a possible impaired driver northbound on Highway 35 just south of Fenelon Falls. Officers responded to the call for service. A traffic stop was completed and officers entered into an impaired driving investigation.

Randy Switzer, 65-year-old of Fenelon Falls, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

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