(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) One arrested during a RIDE program for drug related offences and additional charges.
On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35.
Officers briefly spoke to the driver of the vehicle before asking them to pull over to the shoulder for further investigation.
The driver couldnt provide the Officer with proper documentation for operating a motor vehicle.
After further investigation, it was found that the driver was suspended from operating a motor vehicle and was on conditions by the courts.
Officers seized suspected 3 g of crack cocaine from the vehicle.
37-year-old Stephaine THOMAS from Lindsay was arrested and charged with
Possession of a schedule l substance Cocaine
Failure to comply with release order
Failure to comply with release order
Driving while under suspension
The accused was transported by Officers and held for bail.