An officer from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired driving after responding to a call from a concerned homeowner.
On Wednesday May 27, 2026, just prior to midnight, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP was dispatched to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. The caller advised that a vehicle had pulled off the roadway with damage to it. The homeowner went to speak with the vehicle operator and contacted police.
Officers arrived on scene and after a short conversation with the driver, the officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied and as a result was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further tests.
Vaughn IRWN (age 20) of Lakehurst, ON., was arrested and charged with;
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 7, 2026.
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
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).
Author: Pete Fisher
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