(LENNOX & ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two other drivers with impaired driving, bringing the total to five impaired drivers charged over the weekend.
On April 21, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., officers from the L&A County OPP responded to a call of a single vehicle collision with a lone male occupant on Beechwood Road by Drive In Road. When police arrived Paramedic Services was already on scene. The male was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. The male suffered minor injuries from the collision. Police arrested the male at the hospital for impaired driving. The male became violent and assaulted police.
As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Thomas MARK, age 66, of Napanee, with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Assault a peace officer – three counts
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on May 7, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
On April 22, 2024, shortly before 3:00 a.m., officers from the L&A County OPP responded to a call of an unwanted female in a residence who was being assaultive. Police attended and located the female in a vehicle outside of the residence. Police arrested the female for impaired driving and assault
As a result of this investigation, L&A County OPP has charged Skylar LAPPAN, age 25, of Loyalist, with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on May 14, 2024. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
