Media Release for Monday, March 16, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 13 at 8:00am – March 14 at 8:00am) 118
(March 14 at 8:00am – March 15 at 8:00am) 110
(March 15 at 8:00am – March 16 at 8:00am) 83

Impaired Arrest

A 20-year-old Westmeath, Ontario man is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Saturday morning.

At approximately 1:20am on March 14, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Avery Avenue and Louden Terrace area about several unwanted people. Upon arrival, officers learned that the unwanted people had left but that there was concern they were impaired. Officers located the vehicle matching the description given to police in the Chandler Cresent and Parkhill Road area and conducted a traffic stop. During conversation with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result, a 20-year-old Westmeath, Ontario man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and 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 April 21, 2026.

RIDE Results

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted a RIDE detail Saturday night into Sunday morning.

They attended three locations – one in Lakefield and two in Peterborough.

In all:

• 531 vehicles were stopped
• 19 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.

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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