(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint near Fowlers Corners over the weekend. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences and additional charges.
Lawrence TITUS, 35-year-old of SELWYN township was charged with:
· Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Dangerous operation
In addition to the charges, the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days
Another traffic complaint over the weekend in Fenelon Falls lead to an investigation where the 17-year-old youth driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences and additional charges.
· YPC Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver- B.A.C above zero
· Young driver- B.A.C above zero
· Drive motor-vehicle-perform stunt
In addition to the charges, the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 14 days
Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.