Police Officer Assaulted During Impaired Driving Arrest in Whitby
A male has been charged following an incident where a police officer was assaulted during an impaired driving arrest in Whitby.
- Date and Time: The incident occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m.
- Location: Officers from the Central West division responded to a call regarding an impaired driver at a restaurant parking lot located at Taunton Road East and Garden Street.
- Details of the Incident: The suspect vehicle was observed driving in an unsafe manner. Police initiated a traffic stop by blocking the vehicle. Upon interaction, the driver showed signs of impairment. When officers attempted to arrest him, he resisted and struck one officer multiple times before being taken into custody.
- Injuries: The officer sustained minor injuries during the altercation.
- Charges Filed: The suspect, identified as Peter Nihan Scott, age 46 from Oshawa, faces several charges including:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation While Impaired – Exceed
- Assault Peace Officer
- Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest (x2)
- Release Status: He was released on an undertaking following the arrest.