Media Release for Thursday, April 30, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 29 at 8:00am – April 30 at 8:00am) 125

Impaired Arrest

A 30-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 3:15pm on April 29, 2026, officers were called to the Brookdale Plaza parking lot about a person slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle with the vehicle running.  Upon arrival, officers were able to rouse the individual and noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood drug concentration

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court June 9, 2026.

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

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