Media Release for Monday, February 3, 2025
Calls for Service:
(Jan 31 at 8:00am – Feb 1 at 8:00am) 117
(Feb 1 at 8:00am – Feb 2 at 8:00am) 92
(Feb 2 at 8:00am – Feb 3 at 8:00am) 78
Impaired Arrests
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service arrested three drivers for impaired related offences in three different incidents early Saturday morning.
A 56-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a traffic stop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, a vehicle was spotted being driven erratically and was stopped in the Lundy’s Lane and Monaghan Road area. The officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver.
As a result, a 56-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
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 March 11, 2025.
A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a single vehicle collision early Saturday morning.
At approximately 3:00am on Saturday, February 1, 2025, a 9-1-1 call came in about a collision in the Highway 7 and Parkhill Road area. Upon arrival, officers located the driver outside the vehicle and during conversation noticed signs of impairment.
As a result, a 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
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 schedule to appear in court March 4, 2025.
A 21-year-old Omemee man is facing impaired charges after an incident Saturday morning.
At approximately 6:20am on Saturday, February 1, 2025, officers were called about a vehicle in a snowbank in the Valleyview Drive and Parkhill Road West area. It was reported that the vehicle was running and a male in the driver’s seat either asleep or unconscious. Upon arrival, the driver was awake and officers were able to talk him and noticed signs of impairment.
As a result, a 21-year-old Omemee man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court March 11, 2025.
Assault Arrest
A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a Peterborough business.
At approximately 8:00pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, officers were called to a business in the King Street and Bethune Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned a customer had punched an employee in the face and fled the store. Officers were able to locate a man matching the suspect’s description a short distance away and took him into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court March 11, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217