Male Charged After Officer Assaulted
On March 17th shortly after 8:30 PM, a Kawartha Lakes Police Officer attempted to stop a Chrysler Intrepid motor vehicle on Russell Street in Lindsay. Before the officer could position his cruiser behind the vehicle, the driver fled and evaded the officer.
The vehicle was located moments later, parked on Mary Street and police observed a male suspect a short distance away. When police attempted to arrest the suspect, a physical altercation ensued and the officer was punched and kicked. After a short foot chase, the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
19-year-old Michael BEAUMIER of Lindsay is charged with Impaired Driving, Dangerous Driving and Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest. Mr. BEAUMIER will appear in court this morning for a bail hearing. The arresting officer was not injured during this incident.
Drug Charges Laid in Separate Incidents
On April 22nd at approximately 2:30 PM, officers from the Central East Drug Unit, assisted by members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Criminal Investigation Branch, arrested two suspects after observing a number of alleged drug transactions. Crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $300, a quantity of psilocybin (also known as magic mushrooms) and some money were seized by officers at the time of the arrests. Of particular concern to police in this incident was the close proximity to a Lindsay elementary school.
Charged with Trafficking and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking is 18-year-old Joshua KINGSTON of Lindsay. Mr. KINGSTON was held in custody and will appear in a Lindsay court on April 23rd for a bail hearing. A 15-year-old youth was also charged with two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. The youth was released from custody and will appear in court in May 2008.
In an unrelated incident, Central East Drug Unit officers and members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Criminal Investigation Branch investigated three males in a vehicle on Albert Street South in Lindsay. The investigation occurred at approximately 6:00 PM and resulted in the seizure of a quantity of psilocybin.
Charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are 19-year-old David FERGUSON, 19-year-old Jamie BOUNDY and 65-year-old Glen BOUNDY, all of Lindsay. Mr. FERGUSON is further charged with one count of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order. All three accused parties will appear in a Lindsay court on May 22nd 2008.
Youth Assaulted at Field Party
At approximately 12:00 AM on April 25th, a group of youths were at a field party where many of those in attendance were consuming alcohol. A verbal dispute arose between some of the youths which resulted in an 18-year-old male allegedly being attacked by a small group. The victim was punched and had his shirt ripped, but did not sustain any serious injuries. One of the attackers was allegedly in possession of a knife, but the weapon was not used directly in the assault. The victim was chased away from the party and returned home where police were contacted.
Police attended in the area and four suspects were located a short distance from the scene. 19-year-old Nicholas WHITE of Lindsay is charged with Assault with a Weapon. 19-year-old Sean ODONOHUE of Lindsay is charged with Assault. A 15-year-old Lindsay youth is charged with Assault and a 16-year-old is charged with Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Purpose Dangerous to the Public Peace. All four accused parties were released from custody and will appear in court next month.
Inspector Mark Mitchell
Kawartha Lakes PS
6 Victoria Avenue North
Lindsay Ontario
705-324-5252 (526)
