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Kawartha Lakes OPP lay pair of impaired driving charges over the weekend

Kawartha Lakes OPP laid a couple of impaired driving charges over the weekend. Don Mitchell / Global News Ontario

City of Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to more than 150 calls this past weekend, issuing a pair of impaired driving charges.

On Saturday, OPP say a traffic stop in Bobcaygeon led police to determine the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Police say Kristofer Jamieson, 28, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired with a blood-alcohol concentration over 80.

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He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on July 4.

Also on Saturday, police say they stopped a vehicle on Highway 35 near River Road for speeding. The investigation led to several charges for the driver.

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According to police, Nicolas Roy, 23, of the City of Kawartha Lakes, was charged with driving while impaired with a blood-alcohol concentration over 80, speeding, and driving a motor vehicle without a currently validated permit.

The vehicle was towed from the scene. He is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on July 4.

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