Media Release for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 8 at 8:00am – Sep 9 at 8:00am) 111

Stunt Driving Arrest

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an investigation into cellphone video involving high rates of speed.

The Peterborough Police Traffic Management Unit was made aware of the cellphone video where the owner of the motor recorded himself traveling 2.5 times the posted speed limit on The Parkway (150 km/h in a 60km/h zone). Through investigation, officers were able to confirm the date, time, location and speed of the vehicle.

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the driver was located and charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - speeding by 40 or more km/hr in a zone that is less than 80km\h
• Speeding 150 km/h in a 60 km/h zone
• Drive - hand-held communication device

The vehicle has been impounded for 14 days, and the driver's license has been suspended for 30 days.

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

(Image from cellphone video of speed)

(Image of vehicle)

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