Media Release for Friday, January 19, 2024
Calls for Service:
(January 18 at 8:00am – January 19 at 8:00am) 81
Impaired Arrest
A 37-year-old Madoc man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Thursday evening.
At approximately 10:50pm on January 18, 2024, a concerned motorist called about a vehicle into a hydro pole on Dobbin Road. Upon arrival, the driver was not at the scene. K9 Gryphon was deployed to conduct a track and a male matching the description given to police was located a short distance away. While speaking to the man, the officer noticed signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Madoc man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on February 13, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217