A City of Kawartha Lakes teenager faces multiple charges following a traffic incident on Hwy. 35 on Tuesday.
According to the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, an officer on patrol responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on the highway north of Coboconk.
The suspect vehicle was located and stopped. Police say they found alcohol and cannabis in the vehicle.
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Niklas Savoie, 18, of Coboconk, was arrested and charged with:
- racing a motor vehicle — excessive speed, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. (Global News requested more details on the speed of the vehicle, however, OPP said it was not indicated on the report filed).
- driving a motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
- failure or refusal to comply with demand
The vehicle was towed from the scene, OPP said.
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The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on June 2.
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