Suspended Peterborough driver found driving outside city: OPP

A Peterborough man currently suspended from driving faces charges following a traffic stop by OPP outside the city on Tuesday.

According to Peterborough County OPP, an officer stopped a vehicle on Frank Hill Road in Selwyn Township for a Highway Traffic Act offence. Police determined the driver was currently prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.

Jesse Gates, 31, of Peterborough, was charged with operation while prohibited, driving while under suspension, and failure to comply with an appearance notice for court.

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The vehicle was impounded for 90 days.

Gates was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Feb. 22.

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