A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing ten charges following a two-vehicle collision early Friday evening.
At approximately 5:30 pm on February 6, officers responded to a crash at Reid Street and McDonnell Street. When police arrived, one of the drivers was out of her vehicle yelling at others, including first responders. Officers observed signs of impairment.
When asked for identification, the woman attempted to flee by running onto the road. She was taken into custody with the assistance of an off-duty Auxiliary Unit member.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police seized five bottles of alcohol, 64.3 grams of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
The 37-year-old woman has been charged with:
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Operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs
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Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80
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Resist peace officer
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Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
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Driving while under suspension
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Fail to identify self
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Careless driving
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Driving with liquor readily available
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Driving with an open container of liquor
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Having care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
She received an automatic 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17, 2026.
