Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple charges including impaired.
On Thursday September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:45pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call regarding a vehicle that had gone off the road on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The caller provided a description of the vehicle and the driver. Officers located the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.
David QUACKENBUSH (age 37) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;
• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Take motor vehicle without consent
• Fail to report accident
• Fail to surrender insurance card
• Fail to surrender licence
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The accused had their driver’s licence further 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 October 14, 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.
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).
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