Media Release for Monday, May 12, 2025
Calls for Service:
(May 9 at 8:00am – May 10 at 8:00am) 108
(May 10 at 8:00am – May 11 at 8:00am) 91
(May 11 at 8:00am – May 12 at 8:00am) 73
Impaired Arrest
Two Peterborough woman are facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 5:00am on May 10, 2025, an officer on general patrol in the Aylmer Street and Sherbrooke Street area spotted a vehicle parked in a live lane, the engine was revving and tires spinning with smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle continued to stay parked despite the light being green. The officer then spotted the driver exit and another person enter the driver’s seat and attempt to drive away. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed signs of impairment with both people who had been in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation:
A 23-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Green light - fail to proceed as directed (Highway Traffic Act)
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
A 19-year-old Peterborough woman 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 (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Both accused were released on an appearance notice and are scheduled to appear in court June 17, 2025.
Impaired Arrest
A 33-year-old London, Ontario man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Sunday morning.
At approximately 7:30am on May 11, 2025, officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street and Ashburnham Drive about a collision. Upon arrival to the scene, officers spoke with both drivers and while learning about the situation noticed signs of impairment with one of the drivers. No one was injured in the collision.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old London man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired, alcohol and drugs
- Driver fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic Act)
- Drive motor vehicle, Fail to display two plates (Highway Traffic Act)
- Carless Driving (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 24, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217