KAWARTHA LAKES-A 41-year-old Little Britain man has been charged with Impaired Operation following a traffic investigation on January 17, 2026.
Police say at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers received a traffic complaint in the area of Elm Tree Road and Cross Creek Road in Lindsay, after a single vehicle had gone off the roadway and into a ditch.
The responding officer observed that the driver showed signs of impairment by alcohol according to police. As a result of the investigation, the male was placed under arrest and transported to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service. The accused provided samples of his breath to a qualified breath technician, which were found to be twice the legal limit.
The accused was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired — alcohol and drugs
- Operation While Impaired — blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
The vehicle the accused was operating was impounded and his driver’s licence was suspended.
He was released from custody with a future court date.
