Kawartha Lakes Police Service Media Release April 22nd 2024

City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Media Release

 

Monday April  22nd, 2024

Traffic stop leads to arrest and seizure of firearm.

Kawartha Lakes Police Service conducted a traffic stop in Lindsay at approximately 5:00am on Sunday April 21st 2024.

Further investigation revealed that there was a firearm in the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation 41-year-old Brandon Watson of Norland was charged with the following offences:

  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Red Light – fail to stop

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at 440 Kent St W in Lindsay on May 30th 2024.

 

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