Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges on New Year's Eve During RIDE Check

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A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired charge during a RIDE check late Sunday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At 11:53 p.m., officers conducting a RIDE check were approached by a citizen and advised that a vehicle had just struck another vehicle in a parking lot and fled the scene. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a vehicle stop.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

  • Drive while under suspension – Highway traffic Act

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.

The Peterborough Police conducted RIDE checks between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan Township. Of all 835 vehicles checked, 38 tests were administered and in addition to the above impaired arrest; two warnings with a three-day license suspension were issued.

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