Peterborough County OPP – Keeping Roads Safe

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged several drivers on October 20, 2022.

(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON)-At approximately 7:30am, officers clocked a vehicle travelling at 120km/h in a posted 80km/h zone on Highway 7. Further investigation revealed that a warrant had been issued for the driver’s arrest. Illicit drugs were located during a search of the vehicle.

Matthew CLANCY (age 40) of Peterborough, has been charged with:

• Speeding

• Drive motor vehicle-no licence

• Possession of a Schedule I substance-cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on November 29, 2022.

(DOURO-DUMMER TOWNSHIP, ON)– Shortly after 10:15am, officers clocked a vehicle travelling at 132km/h in a posted 80km/h zone on County Road 4.

A 20-year-old driver of Douro-Dummer Township, has been charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt-excessive speed

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 12, 2022,

(NORWOOD-ASPHODEL TOWNSHIP, ON)-Shortly before 11:00pm, officers clocked a vehicle travelling at 154km/h in a posted 80km/h zone on Highway 7.

A 24-year-old driver of Nepean, has been charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt-excessive speed

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on December 12, 2022.

(CAVAN-MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON)-Shortly before 11:00pm, officers clocked a vehicle travelling at 172km/h in a posted 100km/h zone on Highway 115.

A 27-year-old driver of Mississauga, has been charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt-excessive speed

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on December 12, 2022.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Pete Fisher
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