Media Release for Friday, March 20, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 19 at 8:00am – March 20 at 8:00am) 93

Impaired Arrest

A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Wednesday morning.

At approximately 6:50am on March 18, 2026, a call was made to the Peterborough Police Service about a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed, swerving into oncoming traffic and failing to stop for a redlight on Monaghan Road near Sherbrooke Street. A second call came in from a motorist indicating the same vehicle had struck them in an intersection and fled.  A third call was received about the same vehicle after it crashed into a snowbank, popped a tire, and kept going.  Officers continued to search the area and located a vehicle matching the description given to police on York Drive, shortly after a minor collision with a transit bus.  Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, officers learned the driver was a Novice driver and were given a driver’s license that turned out not to be the driver’s.  They further noticed signs of impairment.  No one was injured.

As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs 
• Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 
• Fail to notify change of address - license 
• Novice driver - B.A.C. Above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
• Use other person's license (Highway Traffic Act)
• Careless driving (Highway Traffic Act)
• Fail to remain (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was given 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 April 28, 2026.

Thank you to the concerned residents who called police about this driver.  If you see a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.   

Stunt Driving

A 25-year-old Selwyn Township man is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 2:30 on March 19, 2026, a traffic officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle going 99 km/hr in 50 km/hr zone near Water Street and Marina Boulevard.

As a result, the 25-year-old driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with stunt driving and speeding. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

Please slow down and obey the speed limit.  We all have a responsibility to keep our roads safe.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:
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• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
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