(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a traffic stop involving a vehicle towing a trailer.

On September 4th 2025, an officer conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle speeding in a community safety zone. During the investigation, it was determined that the vehicle’s licence plate did not match the vehicle, and the attached trailer had been reported stolen. Further checks revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.



As a result, John Bolender, 70 years old, of Stouffville, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

– Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

– No insurance

– Driving while under suspension

– Speeding in a community safety zone

– Plate not authorized for vehicle

– Fail to display two plates

– No currently validated permit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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