Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding an aggressive driver on Highway 28 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Officers located the vehicle and clocked it travelling at 155 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
The driver was also found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Jennifer Cooper (age 49) of North Kawartha Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration – 80 plus
- Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
- Assault a peace officer
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Stunt driving in relation to excessive speed
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 23, 2020.
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.
SUBMITTED BY OPP
