Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Ottawa Street at approximately 9:15 p.m. last night. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Gregory Dwyer (age 58) of Marmora and Lake, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration-80 plus
- Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily a vailable
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Driver fail to surrender licence
- No mudguards
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 25, 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.
