Media Release for Monday, December 1, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Nov 28 at 8:00am – Nov 29 at 8:00am) 87
(Nov 29 at 8:00am – Nov 30 at 8:00am) 100
(Nov 30 at 8:00am – Dec 1 at 8:00am) 68

Impaired Arrest

A 48-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident Friday morning.

At approximately 10:15am on November 28, 2025, officer on general patrol in the Water Street and Parkhill Road area were waved down by a concerned citizen about a possible impaired driver. The officers were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wolsely Street and Chemong Road. Upon speaking with the driver, they noticed signs of impairment.

As a result, a 48-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

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 6, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 24-year-old Lakefield man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Friday evening.

At approximately 9:00pm on November 28, 2025, officers on general patrol were approached by a concerned citizen who spotted a man asleep at the wheel in a parking lot. Officers went and checked on the man, noticing signs of impairment and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Lakefield man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

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 6, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

An 18-year-old Burlington man is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Saturday morning.

At approximately 3:20am on November 29, 2025, officers were called to Water Street just north of Parkhill Road after a rear-end collision and a possible impaired driver. In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old Burlington man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Young driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
• Careless 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 January 6, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Saturday evening.

At approximately 8:30pm on November 29, 2025, officers were called to the parking lot of plaza on Lansdowne Street East and Willowcreek Boulevard by a concerned citizen about a possible impaired driver. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, noticing signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

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 January 6, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who called police to report a possible impaired driver. Impaired is impaired. If you spot a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.

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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