(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Lindsay after receiving a report of a traffic complaint, which the led to numerous charges being laid and a stolen vehicle being seized.
On March 14, 2024, at approximately 12:54 a.m., officers conduced a traffic stop on Highway 35 after a call for service regarding a traffic complaint. The driver was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s licence and was subsequently arrested. An investigation commenced, and officers seized approximately 2.7 grams of cocaine, 7.3 grams of methamphetamine, 2 cellphones, a fake licence plate, and the stolen vehicle.
Kajatheepan KARUNAKARAN, 34-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:
- Possession of Property obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Breach of Recognizance
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.