Media Release for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 15 at 8:00am – Dec 16 at 8:00am) 87

Drug Arrest

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop Monday morning.

At approximately 9:30am on Monday, December 15, 2025, an officer on general patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rubidge Street and Charlotte Street. It was further learned that the driver was a suspended driver and took her into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest officers located and seized:

7.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine
166.8 grams of cocaine
85.2 grams of green fentanyl
Approximately $8500 in Canadian currency

As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine x2
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court, December 15, 2025.

Impaired Arrest

A 31-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 1:05am on December 16, 2025, officers were called about a possible impaired driver. Officers located a vehicle matching the description given to police travelling at a high rate of speed with no taillights on in the Lansdowne Street and Ford Street area. Officers were able to conduct a traffic stop at Lansdowne Street and Park Street South and noticed signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driver fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic Act)
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)
Fail to surrender insurance card (Highway Traffic Act)

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 January 27, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a concerned citizen called police.

At approximately 1:30am on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, officers were called to a business in the King Street and Sherbrooke Street area after concern that a patron, who was possibly impaired, had driven away almost striking a staff member. Officers located a vehicle and a driver matching the description given to police outside of a residence. When speaking with the driver they noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 35-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 a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court January 27, 2026.

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

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