(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -Traffic complaint leads to one impaired driver removed from the road.

On September 27th, 2024, at 6:00p.m Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a vehicle driving through a closed gate on County Road 121.

Officers arrived on scene and located the driver asleep behind the wheel.

57-year-old, Robin Crate from Georgina was arrested and charged with

– Operation while impaired

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

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody and will appear in court at a later 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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