Festive RIDE
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted Festive RIDE checks over the weekend.
They set up in seven different locations with the following results:
- 985 vehicles were stopped
- 56 Roadside Tests were administered
- 1 warn was issued
- 1 Liquor License Act ticket issued
- 3 Highway Traffic Act tickets issued
Thank you to everyone committed to keeping our roads safe. If you spot a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1. Impaired is impaired. If you are celebrating, make sure to schedule a ride home, use public transit, or use a designated driver.
Impaired Arrest
A 36-year-old Hamilton Township man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 2:30am on December 13, 2025, an officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle swerving and slowing down for no apparent reason and then saw the vehicle fail to stop at a red light before turning right. Given the observations, the officer conducted a traffic stop at McDonnel Street and Water Street and noticed signs of impairment.
As a result, a 36-year-old Hamilton Township man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court January 20, 2026.
Weapons Arrest
A 32-year-old Havelock man is facing weapons charges after an incident Saturday evening.
At approximately 7:15pm on December 13, 2025, officers were called to the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had attempted to get into an ambulance while paramedics were treating a patient. No one was injured. The man then fled to a courtyard and started throwing rocks. Police were able to locate him and taken him into custody. During a search after arrest, officers seized a spring-assisted knife with a five-inch blade.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old Havelock man was arrested and charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
The accused is currently bound by a weapons prohibition to not possess any prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon, prohibited device or ammunition for life.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court January 20, 2026.
Flight from Police Arrest
A 22-year-old Campbellcroft man is facing several charges after an incident Sunday evening.
At approximately 10:50pm on December 14, 2025, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on County Rd 28 through Bailieboro. An attempt was made to stop the vehicle, but it fled from officers and the pursuit was called off due to safety concerns. Approximately 10 minutes later a call for service came in about a car in the ditch at Zion Line and County Rd 28. Upon arrival, officers determined it was the same car from earlier and that no one was in the vehicle. A K9 track was conducted in an attempt to locate the driver but was not able to.
At approximately 2:00am on December 15, 2025, the driver of the vehicle turned himself into police.
As a result, a 22-year-old Campbellcroft man was arrested and charged with:
- Flight from peace officer
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Fail to stop for police (Highway Traffic Act)
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit (Highway Traffic Act)
- Careless driving (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition to remain in your residence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, December 15, 2025.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
