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Three Local Residents Charged With Impaired Driving After Being Stopped By Police For “Erratic” Driving

PETERBOROUGH-Three local residents stopped by police for driving erratically are facing impaired charges.

Officers say they stopped a vehicle driving erratically on Lakefield Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 4, 2022.

41-year-old James Curtis of Asphodel-Norwood Township, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I substance-methamphetamine

On August 5th officers stopped a vehicle that was allegedly driving erratically on 10th Line at approximately 8:15 p.m.

37-year-old Jamie Leighton-Divell of Selwyn Township, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration-80 plus

• Failure to comply with release order-other than to attend court

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

On August 6th at approximately 1:15 am officers stopped a vehicle on Buckhorn Road.

36-year-old Kristy Fawcett of Selwyn Township, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration-80 plus

The accused all had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicles impounded for seven days.

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.

 

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