(OTONABEE-SOUTH MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after being stopped for speeding.

On Friday April 18, 2025, at approximately 11:00am, Peterborough County OPP Officers observed a vehicle travelling on Highway 7 in the township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, at a much higher rate of speed than the posted 80 km/hr zone. The officer obtained a speed reading of 126 km/hr in the 80 km/hr zone and conducted a traffic stop. The officer requested the driver submit to a Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand 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. The accused was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing where they provided samples of their breath with readings being in excess of three times the legal limit.



Mitchell ST MARSEILLE (age 34) of Arnprior, 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 May 20, 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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