Peterborough County OPP – Peterborough Man Charged with Impaired (Name Released)

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Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a disturbance that led to the driver of a vehicle being charged with impaired driving.

On January 20, 2025, just prior to 1:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a report of a disturbance outside a residence in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. Officers, while on route, were updated that one of the parties involved in the disturbance had left in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle based on a description that was provided by the complainant and conducted a traffic stop.

Officers approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted signs of impairment at which point an arrest was made. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Joshua YATES (age 44) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

·      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 February 18, 2025.

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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