Hit-and-run leads to impaired driving arrest in Lindsay
On Oct. 10, members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to reports of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision. Officers attended the area and conducted a search; however, the suspect vehicle was not located at that time.
Later that afternoon, police received additional reports that the vehicle was parked in the area of Angeline Street South and Mary Street West in Lindsay. Officers attended and strategically positioned their cruisers to prevent the vehicle from leaving the area. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers arrested the male driver for impaired driving.
During the investigation, officers also located open liquor bottles in the front passenger area of the vehicle.
As a result, a 56-year-old male from Stouffville was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired (Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg)
- Dangerous Operation x2
- Fail to Remain
Police also determined that the accused was wanted by the York Regional Police Service. KLPS assisted York Regional Police with charges relating to offences that occurred within their jurisdiction.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date. In addition to the charges, the accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and license was suspended.
On Sunday, Oct. 11, members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service Uniform Patrol were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the City of Lindsay. At approximately 2 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Mary Street West and James Street for a Highway Traffic Act violation.
During the investigation, officers determined that the driver was operating the vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended.
As a result, a 27-year-old male of Lindsay was issued Part III Notices and is scheduled to appear in court on a future date for drive under suspension, fail to surrender insurance card, and fail to display two license plates contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
