Charges Laid Following Traffic Complaint

KAWARTHA LAKES-Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 35, Manvers Township, that led to an individual being charged with impaired driving offences.

Police say on April 20, at 2:43 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers were conducting a traffic stop for a separate incident when they were informed by a passerby about a possible impaired driver. An officer located the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted.

Through investigation, 36-year-old Evan Smith from Pickering was arrested and charged with

–       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–       Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–       Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

–       Fail to surrender licence

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.