(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving within a single shift.
On Wednesday July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:25pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a call for a single vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 46 in the township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. The officer arrived on scene to find the vehicle damaged and the driver being assessed by EMS. After the driver was cleared by EMS, the officer spoke with the driver and noted an odour of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.
Raymond DAVID (age 72) of Havelock, ON., was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 3, 2024.
On Wednesday July 31, 2024, just shortly after 10:00pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call for a possible impaired driver in the Buckhorn area. The caller advised that they witnessed a vehicle pull into a local business and back into a gazebo on the property. The caller managed to take the keys from the driver and waited for police arrival. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the driver and made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.
Ivor JEPPESEN (age 24) of Markham, ON, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 10, 2024.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
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