Assault arrest

At approximately 3:30pm on Monday January 30, 2023, Kawartha Lakes Police were called to a business on Kent Street West in Lindsay. It was reported, a male had been observed by store employee concealing items in his clothing. As a result, the male was asked to leave the store. The male walked towards the exit and before exiting, turned and spat on the employee. With the assistance of video surveillance police identified and arrested the male on January 31, 2023. 40-year-old David Grozelle of Lindsay has been charged with assault. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on March 9, 2023.

Male charged with mischief endangering life

On Tuesday January 31, 2023 at 5:09pm, Kawartha Lakes Police Service, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service and Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Services responded to King Street business in Lindsay. Police received a 911 call reporting the odour of natural gas and someone yelling. The building was evacuated and a male was located inside the basement of the building. Through investigation it was determined the male had broken the gas lines allowing the gas to escape. The male was transported to the hospital to be medically assessed. 22-year-old Cameron Buma of Lindsay has been charged with mischief endangering life and fail to comply with probation order X2. At the time of his arrest the male was also wanted on two warrants. He has been also been charged with the offences of failing to comply with probation order X4 and fail to comply with appearance notice. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on March 9, 2023.

No one in the area we injured as a result of the incident.