On February 24, 2024, just prior to 9:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers conducted a stop of a vehicle on Television Road in the City of Peterborough. During the stop officers determined the driver to be impaired. A search o the vehicle was conducted as a result of the arrest and various controlled substances were located. The vehicle passenger was also arrested as a result of the search.
Matthew HEANEY (age 33) of Frankford, ON, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court
· Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
· Poss of a Schedule II Substance – Other drugs
· Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
· Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.