Media Release for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Calls for Service:
(May 14 at 8:00am – May 15 at 8:00am) 130

May Traffic Initiative

May 14-20, 2024, is Canada Road Safety Week. This year’s theme is “Every Road. Every Day. Everyone”

In support of the week, the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit will focus on the following for the entire month of May:

Impaired Driving (alcohol, drugs, fatigue)
Distracted Driving
Aggressive Driving
Seatbelts

Residents can report traffic complaints in several different ways. Call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency, for non-emergencies call 705-876-1122 or you can report driving complaints through our online reporting portal: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/report/online-reporting.aspx#Driving-Complaints

Impaired Arrest

An 18-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

At approximately 1:40am on May 15, 2024, officer conducted a routine traffic stop in the area of Lansdowne Street East and Ashburnham Drive. While speaking to the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment.

As a result, an 18-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Secure more than one license (Highway Traffic Act)
Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

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 June 4, 2024.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217