Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to four separate occurrences resulting in four individuals being charged with impaired/80 plus within a three-day period over the August long weekend.
(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) On August 4, 2023, just prior to 8:30pm, while on general patrol, a Peterborough County OPP officer observed questionable driving behaviour and conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. During conversation with the driver, the officer determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Dustin STEED (age 27) of Douro-Dummer Township, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 31, 2023.
(NORTH KAWARTHA TOWNSHIP, ON) On August 5, 2023, just shortly after 1:00pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a single vehicle collision where a vehicle collided with a Hydro pole causing a power outage in the area. The complainant advised that the vehicle that struck the pole had left the scene of the accident. An OPP officer attended the area and observed a vehicle matching the description given and showing signs of considerable damage. The officer conducted a stop of the vehicle and upon speaking to the driver determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Trevor KENNELLY (age 32) of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 5, 2023.
(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON) On August 5, 2023, at approximately 2:30pm, while patrolling Kasshabog Lake, members of the Peterborough County OPP Marine unit conducted a stop of a vessel to check for compliance of vessel and operator under the Canada Shipping Act. During the conversation with the operator, the officer observed empty alcoholic beverage containers and it was determined that the operator was under the influence of alcohol.
Brandon CLAIRMONT (age 27) of Hamilton ON was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 5, 2023.
(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) On August 6, 2023, just prior to 11:30am members of the Peterborough County OPP observed an E-Bike with two people on it, neither wearing a helmet. Officers conducted a stop and noted that the E-bike only had one pedal and could not be operated manually. During conversation with both parties, it was determined that the operator of the E-Bike was under the influence of alcohol.
Chad MCCALL (age 47) of Brampton ON was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Fail to wear proper helmet on motorcycle
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on September 12, 2023.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds operators of all types of vehicles/vessels to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. 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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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).
Author: Pete Fisher
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