Media Release for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 18 at 8:00am – Feb 19 at 8:00am) 120

Impaired Arrest

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 1:00pm on February 18, 2026, a concerned resident called about a vehicle southbound on George Street that was following another vehicle closely and at one point had almost struck a pedestrian. Officers on general patrol located the vehicle in the George Street and Hunter Street area and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, they noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test.

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

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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 March 31, 2026.

Thank you to the resident who called police. If you see a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.

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

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