Media Release September 14, 2026

Impaired

A 21-year-old driver is facing impaired driving charges after narrowly striking a pedestrian on Friday night at approximately 9:30 p.m.

An officer on general patrol observed a vehicle travelling in the area of Glenelg Street and Lindsay Street without its headlights activated. The vehicle was followed for a short distance, during which several driving offences were observed, including failing to yield to pedestrians using a crosswalk on Wellington Street.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was investigated. The officer formed grounds to believe the male driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest and later provided breath samples that were well over the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with Operation While Impaired (Alcohol and Drugs), Operation While Impaired (Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg), and three additional Provincial Offences Act charges.

The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the accused driver's license was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Ref: KL26009813

Robbery

In the early morning hours of September 12, 2026, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service received a report of a robbery at a convenience store on William Street North in Lindsay.

The investigation revealed that shortly after 5:00 a.m., a lone suspect entered the business wearing dark clothing and a face covering. The suspect selected an item and brought it to the counter. Once at the counter, the suspect brandished a weapon and demanded money from the clerk.

An undisclosed amount of cash was handed over without incident, and the suspect then fled the area on foot.

Officers were able to identify the suspect and arrested 31-year-old Lindsay man who was held for a bail hearing for the following offence under the Criminal Code of Canada:

Robbery with a weapon Sec. 344(1)(b)

Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose Sec. 88

Disguise with Intent Sec. 351(2)

Theft Under $5000 Sec. 334(b)

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Sec. 354(1)(a)

Fail to Comply with Probation Order Sec. 733.1(1)

Fail to comply with Release Order Sec. 145(5)(a)

Ref: KL26009821