(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five individuals with impaired related charges within the first few days of the 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. campaign.

On November 22, 2024, just after 7:30pm, a Peterborough County officer was on general patrol on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. The officer’s attention was drawn to a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and after a brief conversation with the driver, the officer determined they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Thomas HUFF (age 27) of Nepean, ON., was arrested and charged with:



· 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 January 7, 2025.

On November 22, 2024, just after 8:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint which resulted in the vehicle leaving the roadway and ending up in a ditch. Officers responded to the location on Highway 7 in the Asphodel-Norwood Township and observed a vehicle in the ditch with the driver making effort to drive the vehicle back out on to the road. The officer approached and instructed the driver to stop. After a brief conversation with the driver, the officer determined they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Cole EDWARDS (age 20) of Douro-Dummer Township, ON., was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while Impaired

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

· Novice Driver – B.A.C. above zero

· Young Driver – B.A.C. above zero

· Fail to notify change of address

· Driver fail to surrender licence

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 January 7, 2025.

On November 23, 2024, just after 12:00am, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 7 in Cavan-Monaghan Township. The vehicle in question had attempted to access Highway 115 northbound lanes but failed to negotiate the bend on the on-ramp, resulting in the vehicle leaving the roadway and coming to a stop in the ditch. Officers attended the location and spoke with the driver noting signs of impairment. The driver of the vehicle was arrested.

Luke STEVENSON (age 24) of Douro-Dummer Township, 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 January 7, 2025.

On November 23, 2024, just prior to 7:00pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 115. The officer’s attention was drawn to a vehicle travelling well above the posted 100km per hour speed limit. The officer obtained a speed reading of 168km per hour, locking the speed on their LIDAR at 166km per hour. The officer conducted a traffic stop. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Paul GREEN (age 28) of Newcastle, ON., was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

· Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

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 January 7, 2025.

On Sunday November 24, 2024, just prior to 2:30pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle in the ditch call on Yankee Line in Selwyn Township. Officers arrived on scene and observed a vehicle in the south ditch, with an individual still in the driver’s seat. Officers spoke with the driver noting signs of impairment at which point the driver was arrested.

Craig TALBOT (age 53) of Ennismore, 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 December 17, 2024.

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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