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Impaired Arrest
A 45-year-old Douro-Dummer man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 12:05am on October 1, 2025, an officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle being driven erratically in the Water and Hilliard Street area. The officer activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test. During a search after arrest, officers located a dozen open alcohol cans in the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old Douro-Dummer man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs (Initial test)
- Failure or Refusal to comply with Demand (Secondary test)
- Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
- Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit
- Drive without proper headlights – Motor Vehicle
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 November 25, 2025.
School Crossing Guard Reminder
The Peterborough Police Service reminds motorists that they must wait until the crossing guard and students are safely off the roadway before proceeding.
As we enter the second month of back to school, the Traffic Unit reminds motorists that they must wait until all pedestrians (crossing guards and students) are safely off the road before proceeding - this includes making a turn or continuing straight.
Failure to do so could result in the following fines:
- In a Community Safety Zone:
Ticket: $730 and 4 demerit points
- Not in a Community Safety Zone:
Ticket: $365 and 4 demerit points.
PC Snyder has crosswalk tips:
https://youtube.com/shorts/dzTY8EYHbXA?feature=share
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.
- Emergency call 9-1-1
- Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
- Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.
Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca
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