Media Release for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 17 at 8:00am – March 18 at 8:00am) 91

Impaired Arrest

A 65-year-old Millbrook man is facing an impaired charge after a concerned motorist reported a vehicle in a ditch Tuesday night.

At approximately 9:00pm on March 17, 2026, officers were called to the area of Tapley ¼ Line and County Road 21. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle in the ditch. It was still running and a man in the driver’s seat. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment and took him into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old Millbrook man was arrested and charged with:

• 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 appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court April 28, 2026.

RIDE Detail – St. Patrick’s Day

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted a St. Patrick’s Day RIDE detail Tuesday night.

They set up at three different locations – one in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan and two in Peterborough.

In all:

• 397 vehicles were stopped
• 22 Roadside tests were administered with all passing

A reminder that impaired is impaired.  Please don’t drive impaired.  Plan ahead for a ride home.  Thank you to those concerned residents who call police about suspected impaired drivers.  If you believe you are witnessing an impaired driver on our roads, call 9-1-1. 

Pedestrian Struck

A Peterborough driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act after a pedestrian was struck while crossing the road at Chemong Road and Millroy Drive. 

The incident happened at approximately 4:30pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.  The pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of minor injuries.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.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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