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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

Christopher SHAW Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On May 17, 2025, just prior to 1:30pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were patrolling on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Officers observed an individual operating an ATV and stopped to speak with them. During the course of their conversation, officers determined the driver to be impaired and arrested them.

Christopher SHAW (age 36) of Buckhorn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

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

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Driver – No helmet or proper helmet

·      Drive with passenger not wearing proper helmet

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused had their driver’s licence further 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 June 10, 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 (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Lakes

19 Year Old Pedestrian Killed By 86 Year Old Hit & Run Driver

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews reported to a fail-to-remain collision involving a passenger vehicle and pedestrians in the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

On September 25, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Peterborough County OPP received a call from a witness who advised they had located two individuals in the ditch on the north side of County Road 36 near Moon Line Road. Members of the OPP Peterborough County Detachment, City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to the scene.

The two individuals, a male and a female, both suffered serious injuries. A passerby was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until Police, Fire and EMS arrived. The vehicle involved in the collision was not at the scene.

The female, a 19-year-old from Trent Lakes, was pronounced as deceased at scene.

The male, a 19-year-old from Trent Lakes, was transported by EMS then ORNGE Air to a Toronto-area trauma centre.

Information was provided to police regarding a vehicle that had been seen earlier in the area with damage to the front end. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and its owner.

As a result of the investigation, Carl LEE, 86-year-old of Bobcaygeon, was arrested and charged with:

·      Fail to Stop at accident resulting in death

·      Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on November 5, 2024.

County Road 36 remained closed in both directions for several hours while Police conducted their investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has surveillance or dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Trent Lakes

Edward MCGARVEY – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – An accidental 911 call has led to the arrest of an impaired driver.

On April 25, 2024, just shortly after 12:00 am, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to what was received as an accidental 911 call. The dispatch reported that the caller was saying that they were somewhere other than where the call was showing originating from. Officers patrolled the area locating a vehicle belonging to the caller that had gone off the road and into a tree. There was nobody with the vehicle. A short time later, officers located the owner of the vehicle and after a short conversation, officers arrested them.

Edward MCGARVEY (age 40) of Trent Lakes, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

·      Fail to report accident

·      Fail to remain

·      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

·      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 4, 2024.

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