(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – July 21st at approximately 7:30 p.m. Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 35 near Lindsay.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 39-year-old, Michael Bushey from Lindsay was arrested and charged with



– Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

– Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80plus)



– Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Michael Bushey received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Michael Bushey was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a future date.

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.

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