Impaired driver

On January 29, 2022 at 10:56pm Kawartha Lakes Police responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on William Street North in Lindsay. Police attended and observed the driver of the involved motor vehicle had stuck an unoccupied vehicle parked on the street. Police conducted an investigation and determined the driver was impaired and placed her under arrest. 32-year-old Melissa Everson of Lindsay is charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on March 10, 2022.

Shooting investigation

On January 30, 2022 at 9:59pm Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to a Lindsay Street North residence for a disturbance call. A second caller reported there had been a shooting. Police attended and located a gunshot victim who was transport to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Video surveillance at the location has been reviewed, police have identified a number of individuals involved in the incident and have recovered the vehicle which transported suspects away from the location. It is believed the individuals involved are known to each other. There is no threat to public safety.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch has taken over the investigation. A search warrant was conducted, with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Unit. Video surveillance footage and physical evidence has been seized from the scene.

If you live in this area and have security cameras, police ask that you review footage and contact them with any information you believe could assist. Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes Police at 705-324-5252. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at www.khcrimestoppers.com.