Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding an impaired driver on Highway 7 at approximately 4:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2020.
The driver was found to be under the influence of drugs.
Dawn GIBSON (age 44) of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 14, 2020.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming 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.