Media Release for Monday, March 2, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 27 at 8:00am – Feb 28 at 8:00am) 119
(Feb 28 at 8:00am – March 1 at 8:00am) 98
(March 1 at 8:00am – March 2 at 8:00am) 68

Impaired Arrest

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a concerned resident called police.

At approximately 10:00pm on February 28, 2026, officers were called to Carnegie Avenue and Heritage Trail area about a driver slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver and took him into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, they seized an open bottle of liquor.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

Operation While Impaired - Alcohol And Drugs
Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
Having Care Or Control Of A Motor Vehicle With Open Container Of Liquor (Liquor License Control 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 April 7, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 20-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man is facing several charges after an incident early Sunday morning.

At approximately 5:00am on March 1, 2026, officers were called to the area of Fisher Drive and Harper Drive about a vehicle in the middle of the road. Upon arrival, officers located the driver as sleep at the wheel with the brakes activated. The officers attempted to speak with the driver who struck the officers and attempted to accelerate away colliding with a police vehicle. The officer drew their Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) however, the man continued to resist and the CEW was deployed. Officers were able to gain control of the suspect and take him into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Assault a Peace Officer
Resist Peace Officer
Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (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 April 14, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after a report of a suspicious vehicle at a business.

At approximately 11:00pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle that had been in the parking lot of a business on Erskine Avenue for several hours running. Upon arrival, officers spoke with driver and noticed signs of impairment. However, the driver refused to comply with the demand for a roadside test.

As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

Failure Or Refusal To Comply With Demand

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 April 14, 2026.

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

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