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 21^st 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 30^th 2024.