NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES - Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation following an interaction at a collision scene.
An Officer on general patrol observed what appeared to be three vehicles involved in a collision on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 at approximately 11:58 p.m. Upon arriving on scene, an impaired driving investigation commenced for two of the three drivers. One vehicle entered a ditch on Lifford Road in Manvers Township, another vehicle attempted to assist and entered a ditch as well. A third vehicle was called in an attempt to assist.
[A 23-year-old from Bethany] was charged with:
- Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
[A 24-year-old of Guelph] was charged with:
- Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
- Having Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle with Alcohol Readily Available
In addition to the charges the drivers received 90-day licence suspensions, and the motor vehicles were impounded for seven days.
The accused were released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
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