Media Release for Monday, November 4, 2024
Calls for Service:
(Nov 1 at 8:00am – Nov 2 at 8:00am) 123
(Nov 2 at 8:00am – Nov 3 at 8:00am) 95
(Nov 3 at 8:00am – Nov 4 at 8:00am) 76
Impaired Arrest
A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a traffic stop Friday night.
At approximately 11:30pm on November 1, 2024, an officer on general patrol noticed a vehicle in the Stewart Street and Townsend Street area being driven extremely slow with no running lights and a brake light that was not working. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed signs of impairment. It was further learned that the driver was a suspended driver.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Brake lights - improper colour (Highway Traffic Act)
- Drive without proper rear light - motor vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was given an automatic 90-day license suspension.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court December 17, 2024.
Impaired Arrest
A 59-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Sunday morning.
At approximately 12:30am on November 3, 2024, officers were made aware of a possible impaired driver in the Mount Pleasant Road and Best Road area. An officer attended the area and located a vehicle matching the description given to police. The officer conducted a traffic stop, during which signs of impairment and drug paraphernalia. Three teenaged females were in the vehicle with the man. During the investigation one of them fled into a field and was safely located by K9 Gryphon about 2 kilometres away.
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available (Liquor
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court December 17, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217