Two Break-And-Enter Incidents See Two Doors Smashed With One Business Having Several Thousand Dollars of Tools Taken

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating two break-and-enter incidents early Monday morning.

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At roughly 5:05 a.m., officers were called to a business on The Kingsway after an alarm. Officers noticed the front door had been smashed. It was further learned that several thousand dollars worth of tools had been taken.

The second incident occurred at 5:23 a.m. at a Neal Drive business. Officers discovered that the front glass door had been smashed.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

The accused is held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.

“The footage from the CCTV Program cameras was instrumental in allowing officers to get a description and make an arrest in this case,” according to a statement in a press release.

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