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Two Teenagers Arrested For Allegedly Uttering Threats Through Snapchat
/A 16-year-old Peterborough male wanted on a warrant is facing several uttering threat charges after an incident Friday afternoon.
He was wanted for the following from May 7:
Mischief under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Robbery with a weapon and utter threats -cause death or bodily harm X2
The suspect was further charged in connection with a series of threatening messages to another group of teens through Snapchat on Friday.
The teen turned himself into police on Saturday.
He was arrested on strength of the warrant and further charged with:
Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
Uttering Threats - Damage Property
Criminal Harassment - repeatedly communicate
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Saturday.
A second Peterborough teen also wanted in the May 7 incident for the following:
Mischief under $5,000
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Robbery with a Weapon
Uttering Threats - Cause Death or bodily harm x2
He turned himself into police on Saturday. It was further determined the male was connected to the incident on Friday in which a threatening message was sent through text.
The second teen arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:
Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 27.
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Belleville Woman Wanted On Warrants Arrested With Multiple Drug Charges
/A 28-year-old Belleville woman wanted on warrants is facing multiple drug charges after an investigation from the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit after recent violent incidents in Peterborough.
As a result of the investigation, officers seized:
22.4 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine
29.2 grams of Cocaine
4.2 grams of Fentanyl
Canadian Currency
Black bear mace
The woman was wanted on warrants, was arrested and further charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada
Failure to comply with Prohibition Order
Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Failure to comply with Undertaking
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a prohibition order with the following condition not to possess any restricted weapon or explosive substance.
She is currently bound by probation with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The Belleville woman is currently bound by an undertaking not to possess any restricted weapon or explosive substance.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.
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Peterborough Man Arrested and Hit With Multiple Child Pornography Charges
/A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing several child pornography charges after a six-month investigation.
On Wednesday, Peterborough Police Service ICE Unit officers executed a search warrant at a local residence.
As a result of a cooperative investigation effort between the United States Department of Homeland Security and Peterborough Police Service, the man was arrested and charged with:
Imports, Distributes, Sells or Possession for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale of any Child Pornography
Possession of Child Pornography
Agreement to Commit a Sexual Offence against a Person under 16 years of age
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.
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Peterborough Police Seeking a Motorcyclist Who Fled After Attempted Traffic Stop For Speeding
/The Peterborough Police Service is looking for a motorcycle driver who fled from an attempted traffic stop after speeding on Tuesday evening.
At roughly 7:15 p.m., a black motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed passed several vehicles including a marked police cruiser on County Road 10 heading into Millbrook.
Police estimate the motorcycle was going between 120-130 km/h at the time.
The driver is described as:
Male
Wearing dark pants and a black t-shirt with white lettering on the back
A dark-coloured helmet
Police believe the motorcycle is black. The officer activated their emergency lights but the bike did not stop.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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Peterborough Woman Wanted On Warrants Arrested After Allegedly Spitting On An Officer Twice While Trying to Flee
/A 45-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrants is facing several charges including allegedly spitting on an officer twice after an incident on Monday afternoon.
At roughly 4:30 p.m., officers on bike patrol on the trail near McDonnel Street and Reid Street, spotted a woman wanted on warrants for assault, failing to comply with appearance notice, and failing to attend court.
When the woman saw the police, she started walking away in the creek, attempted to climb a retaining wall and then got back in the creek before she was taken into custody by police according to a police report.
While being walked to a nearby road, the suspect spat twice at one of the officers and then spat at the other while being placed in the police cruiser.
The woman was arrested on the warrants and further charged with:
Assault a peace officer X2
Fail to comply with probation
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.
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19-Year-Old Peterborough Man Wanted On Warrants Arrested On Several Vehicle Charges
/A 19-year-old Peterborough man faces vehicle charges involving theft and driving under suspension after an incident on Saturday morning.
At roughly 9 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Harper Road about a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect may be in the area of Johnston Drive. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle around Johnston Drive and Carolyn Street. The driver attempted to flee but officers were able to block the suspect in and conducted a gun-point arrest.
As a result, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Driving while under suspension
It was further learned that the accused was also wanted on warrants for theft and possession of property obtained by crime.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Sunday.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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Peterborough Police Seize Drugs, Ammo and Cash From Search Warrants and Made Three Arrests
/The Peterborough Police Services Emergency Response Team and the Drug Unit conducted two search warrants at residences on Stewart Street and McDonnel Street, seizing multiple items and making three arrests on Thursday.
Officers were at each scene for approximately one hour and seized:
125 grams of Cocaine
66 grams of Crystal Meth
10 grams of Fentanyl
5000 Dilaudid pills
750 Hydromorphone pills
Ammunition and loaded magazines
Approximately $4,500 Canadian currency
As a result of this investigation and these search warrants, three people have been arrested.
A 28-year-old male from Jamaica was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudid
He was held in custody and will be appearing in court Friday.
A 54-year-old female from Etobicoke was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
She was held in custody and will be appearing in court Friday.
A 40-year-old male from Peterborough was charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Crystal Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Dilaudid
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone
Proceeds of crime under $5000
He was released on an Undertaking and is expected to appear in court on May 21.
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One Man and Two Teens Facing Assault Charges After Another Person Was Shot In the Leg
/Three people including two teenagers are facing several charges after an incident on Tuesday evening.
At roughly 7 p.m., officers conducted a well-being check at a residence on Fairbairn Street in Peterborough.
Upon knocking on the door, a 24-year-old man exited the residence with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated at the scene by EMS and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
Police learned there were more people in the residence. Officers with the Emergency Response Team, K9 and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Units set up and the residence was cleared by officers.
As a result of the incident,
A 22-year-old St.Catharines man was arrested and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 16-year-old Whitby male was arrested and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 15-year-old Ajax male was arrested and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon
All three accused are being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, two of the names cannot be released.
During the arrests, officers seized:
28.5 grams of fentanyl
Canadian currency
Peterborough Police will remain at the scene until the investigation is completed.
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Woman Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Multiple Garbage Bins On Fire
/A 32-year-old Peterborough woman is facing arson charges after allegedly lighting several garbage bin fires late Monday night.
At roughly 11:30 p.m. the Peterborough Police Service started receiving calls to assist the Peterborough Fire Department with multiple fires lit within a short time frame in close proximity to each other.
Two garbage bins in Millennium Park and one garbage bin each at George Street North and King Street, Charlotte Street and Aylmer and George Street North near Sherbrooke Street were lit according to a police report.
With help from the downtown CCTV footage, Peterborough Police were able to obtain a description of the suspect. Officers canvassed the area and located a woman on a bike matching the person seen on camera in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area.
The woman was arrested and charged with:
Arson - Damage to Property x5