Media Release for Monday, March 20, 2023

Calls for Service
(March 17 at 8:00am – March 18 at 8:00am) 97
(March 18 at 8:00am – March 19 at 8:00am) 94
(March 19 at 8:00am – March 20 at 8:00am) 83

RIDE Program/Impaired Arrest

Peterborough Police conducted two RIDE check programs over the past weekend.

On Friday, March 17, 2023, officers were out in several locations, with the following results:

526 Motor Vehicle Checks
52 ASD Demands
1 Impaired
1 Warn – 3-Day License Suspension

Impaired Arrest

A 26-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after being stopped at a RIDE Check.

Just before 11:00pm on March 17, 2023, officers pulled a vehicle over as part of the RIDE program.

As a result of the stop, a 26-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired - alcohol
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court, April 12, 2023.

On Saturday, March 18, 2023, officers conducted a mobile weekend RIDE program, with the following results:

25 Motor Vehicle Checks
13 ASD Demands
1 Warn – 3-Day License Suspension

Peterborough Police remind residents that the RIDE program continues throughout the year. Motorists are reminded to never drive impaired. If you do see a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.

Motor Vehicle Collision – Highway 28

Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a two vehicle collision on Highway 28 Friday night.

At approximately 8:00pm on March 17, 2023, officers were called to the area of Highway 28 and Cedar Valley Road for a collision between two vehicles. One person was trapped in a vehicle and once removed was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Stolen Tractor Trailer Sought - Update

The truck and trailer have been located. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

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Peterborough Police investigating after a tractor trailer was stolen from a local business.

It’s believed the truck and trailer were taken between noon on Sunday, March 19, 2023 and 4:30am on Monday, March 20, 2023 from a business in the Neal Drive and Pido Road area. The trailer was loaded with items for delivery. The vehicles are valued at $110,000.

The truck and trailer are described as: (Photos below)

Truck:

2014 Western Star CNV,
White with “Hartrans Cartage Services” on door in blue graphics.
Ontario plate #BN81594

Trailer:

2012 Great Dane SUP111 refrigerated trailer,
White with “Midland Delivering Superior Quality Service!” on the sides in green graphics.

New Brunswick plate #TTZ342

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217