Two More Impaired Drivers Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Sep 4 04:02:06 MST 2024
At approximately 4:00 p.m. Officers received a traffic complaint about a vehicle travelling westbound on Killarney Bay Road. Officers located the motor vehicle and spoke with the driver.
Stephanie Peca, 51 years-old, from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with
Operation while impaired
Operation while prohibited
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Fail to surrender insurance card
In addition to the charges the accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
Later that evening, at approximately 10:00 p.m. officers received reports of a motor vehicle in the ditch on its roof on Fleetwood Road.
Officers located the motor vehicle, along with the driver, passenger, their dogs and cat. The passenger was taken to local hospital with minor injuries.
The driver, Hugh Empey, 38 years-old from Central Hastings was arrested and charged with
Operation while impaired
The accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
The drivers will be appearing in court at a later date.
Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.
The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477