KAWARTHA LAKES-Three people started the New Year off in the back of a police cruiser.
Peterborough County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 115 at approximately 11:15pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. The driver was allegedly found to be under the influence of drugs.
30 year old Devin Ryan of Peterborough, Ontario was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Possession of a Schedule III substance.
Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 7 at approximately 6:45am on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol according to police.
31 year old Daniel Williams of Selwyn Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration – 80 plus, Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Race a motor vehicle-stunt driving.
A vehicle was stopped at a RIDE program at approximately 2:45pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 where the driver was allegedly found to be under the influence of drugs.
27 year old Marcus Bendl of Trent Hills, Ontario was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
