Media Release for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Nov 2 at 8:00am – Nov 3 at 8:00am) 112

Impaired Arrest

A 32-year-old Lindsay man is facing impaired charges after a two vehicle collision resulted in impaired charges. 

At approximately 2:15pm on November 2, 2026, officers with the Peterborough Police Service responded to a collision on Mount Pleasant Road and Kennedy Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that one vehicle left the roadway and collided with a parked vehicle. While speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.  Two people in the parked vehicle were not injured. 

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old Lindsay man was arrested and charged with:

• Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drugs
• Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80mg
• Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

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 December 15, 2026.

Impaired Statistics

Year to Date (January 1 – November 3, 2026): 79 impaired incidents resulting in 102 charges (depending on the circumstances multiple charges can be laid in an incident)

Incidents are down 42% from the same period in 2025.  Charges are down 32% during the same period in 2025.

The 2026 FESTIVE R.I.D.E. Program kicks off in mid-November.  More will be announced on that shortly.

Suspended Driver Arrest

A 59-year-old Peterborough man is facing 9 driving related charges after a traffic stop in downtown Peterborough Monday afternoon.

At approximately 3:35pm on November 2, 2026, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit were on general patrol in the Charlotte Street and Water Street area when they spotted a vehicle with license plates that were red, pink, and purple. They learned that plate was fake and turned on the emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop.  The vehicle swerved into another lane almost striking a vehicle before coming to a stop.  Through the investigation, officers learned that the driver had three driving suspensions and that the vehicle itself had been deemed unfit to be on the road.  The vehicle was towed from the scene and will be impounded for seven days.

As a result, a 59-year-old Peterborough man was issued nine (9) Highway Traffic Act court summons for:

• Driving while under suspension X3
• Careless Driving 
• Operate Unsafe Vehicle 
• Owner Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway, No Insurance 
• Change Lane, Not in Safety 
• Use Altered Plate
• Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle 

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on January 25, 2027

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