More Impaired Drivers: Kevin HOLLAND & Benjamin WOODWARD

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 35 over the weekend. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving offences.

Kevin HOLLAND, 40-year-old from Dunsford was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Another traffic complaint over the weekend on County Road 121 just north of Fenelon Falls resulted in Benjamin WOODWARD 40-years-old from Fenelon Falls being arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

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

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.

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

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