Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after investigating a vehicle in the ditch.
On March 21, 2025, at approximately 9:45pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a reported vehicle in the ditch on County Road 40 in Douro-Dummer Township. Officers were told by the caller that the driver exited the vehicle and began asking others for a ride home before walking away from the scene.
Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and spoke with witnesses who were able to provide a description of the driver. Officers located the driver at a nearby address and upon speaking with the driver, detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from their breath. A demand for an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was read. The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL’ at which point the driver was arrested.
Chelsea MCLENNAN (age 31) of Norwood, 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 April 22, 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.
Author: Pete Fisher
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