(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision in Kinmount over the weekend. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences.
65-year-old, Stephen Yarrow, of Hampton township was charged under the Criminal Code with:
• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 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.