KAWARTHA LAKES-City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers have laid multiple impaired driving charges between June 21 and June 23, 2026.
On June 23, 2026, at approximately 5:56 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Glenarm Road. Through investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 28-year-old from Kirkfield, was charged with:
·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
·        Fail to surrender insurance card
·        Unsafe move – lane or shoulder
·        Speeding – 104 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone
On June 22, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Frank Hill Road. Officers located the vehicle of concern and, through investigation, the driver was arrested and charged.
A 35-year-old, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, dangerous operation and take motor vehicle without consent
On June 21, 2026, at approximately 12:43 a.m., officers responded to a dispute at a residence on Monck Road. Through investigation, a driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.
A 54-year-old of Kirkfield, was charged with:
·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
All accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. All drivers received an immediate 90-day driver’s licence suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.
