KAWARTHA LAKES-A 56-year-old man from Stouffville has been charged following a reported hit and run in Lindsay.
On October 10, 2026 the Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to reports of a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision. Officers responded to the area and conducted a search; however, the suspect vehicle was not located at that time.
Later that afternoon, police received additional information indicating the suspect vehicle was parked in the area of Angeline Street South and Mary Street West in Lindsay. Officers strategically positioned cruisers to prevent the vehicle from leaving the area.
Police say during the investigation, officers located open liquor bottles in the front seat area of the vehicle.
As a result, a 56-year-old male from Stouffville was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired
• Operation While Impaired (Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg)
• Dangerous Operation
• Fail to Remain
Officers further determined that the accused was wanted by the York Regional Police Service. The Kawartha Lakes Police Service assisted York Regional Police with matters relating to offences that occurred within their jurisdiction.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date. In addition, his driver’s license was immediately suspended, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
