KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes received a traffic complaint about a vehicle stopped in a live lane of Highway 35 at Thunderbridge Road On Wednesday October 15, 2025 at approximately 9:07 pm
Officers located the vehicle and began conducting an investigation. The male driver was arrested and charged with 14 charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Austin Dupuis, 28-year-old of Kirkfield, was charged with:
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possession of Over 30g dried Cannabis (or equivalent) in Public Place
- Have Care or Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
The accused is being held for a Bail Hearing with the Ontario Court of Justice.
