KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP removed several alleged impaired drivers from roadways and waterways through proactive enforcement and calls for service recently.
Police say impaired driving remains a leading cause of death and serious injury on OPP-patrolled roads and waterways.
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 10:19 p.m., officers were contacted by a driver who admitted to operating a vehicle while impaired. Officers located the driver on Sturgeon Street near Highway 7. Through investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 51-year-old from Whitby, was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and  failure or refusal to comply with demand
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on Lindsay Street in Fenelon Falls. The subject had left the area and was believed to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Officers patrolled the area and located the individual operating an electric scooter. Through investigation, the rider was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 23-year-old from Fenelon Falls, was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers conducting enforcement on local waterways stopped and spoke with a watercraft operator on Four Mile Lake. Through investigation, the operator was charged with impaired driving offences.
A 66-year-old of St. Catharines, was charged with:
·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
·      Failure to have proof of competency on board a pleasure craft
·      Operating boat underway with open container of liquor
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Golf Course Road. Officers located the vehicle, and through investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 19-year-old from Lindsay, was charged with:
·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers confirmed there were no life-altering injuries. Following the investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 42-year-old woman from Peterborough, was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
All accused individuals received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, a seven-day vehicle impoundment, and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a future date.
 The OPP reminds motorists and boaters:
• Never operate a vehicle or vessel while impaired – plan a safe ride home.
• Call 9-1-1 if you suspect an impaired driver or operator.
• Impaired operation includes alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
