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OPP Nab Impaired Driver After Multiple 911 Calls

(CAVAN-MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving multiple traffic complaints.

On Saturday November 22, 2025, at approximately 7:20pm, Peterborough County OPP officers received complaints of a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 115 northbound approaching Peterborough. Officers located the vehicle after it exited onto Count Road 28 and conducted a traffic stop. After interacting with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Scott LOWRY (age 44) of Pickering, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) 

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on December 23, 2025.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or 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.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS

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