Teenaged Charged With Stunt Driving Going Almost 100 Km/h In a 50 Zone

A 19-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after reportedly going 98 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Peterborough on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 1 p.m., a Traffic Unit officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the Water Street and Carnegie Avenue area. The radar gun showed the vehicle was going 98 in a 50km/h zone. 

As a result, the driver was charged with:

• Stunt in excess of 40 km/h

• Speeding 98 km/h in a 50 km/h

The driver was issued a 30-day license suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. 

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Theft and Fleeing in a Pickup Truck; Police Discover Vehicle Soon After

A 38-year-old Peterborough woman faces a theft charge after an incident Sunday morning.

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At roughly 12:30 a.m., officers arrived where a theft was in progress in the Chemong Road and Towerhill Road area. The suspect had left the store without purchasing the items and left in a pickup truck. About an hour later, the vehicle was located in the Park Street and Wolfe Street area and a woman matching the description given to police was taken into custody.

The woman arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

• Failure to Comply with Probation

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. 

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

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City Hosting Public Information Session for Riverside Park and East City Bowl Upgrades

The City of Peterborough is inviting residents to learn more about proposed upgrades to Riverside Park and East City Bowl at a public information session at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre April 3 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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City staff are available to answer questions about the project. Residents can provide feedback on what amenities they want to see in the proposed revitalization of the park.

Riverside Park and East City Bowl ball diamonds, located at 325 Burnham St., require repairs to address areas of deterioration.

Riverside Park was identified as a priority project by the City following input from local baseball groups. The wood fence, bullpen, batting cage, irrigation, scorekeepers tower and lighting were identified as areas needing improvement.

Phase 1 work includes replacing the outfield wall and scorekeeper’s tower and providing irrigation at Riverside Park.

Phase 2 work, subject to budget approval, includes replacing the bleachers and scorekeeper’s booth, new dugouts, irrigation and a new lighting system at East City Bowl. 

“These proposed upgrades to Riverside Park and East City Bowl will address areas of deterioration in our existing sports diamonds and will ensure the park continues to meet the needs of Peterborough residents. We encourage residents and park user groups to share their insights and perspectives during this community engagement process,” said Community Services (excluding homelessness) co-Chairs Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk in a statement.

“Riverside Park and East City Bowl is an East City gem. Investing in and repairing these facilities will ensure this valued space will continue to serve our community for years to come, and help support the local athletes, families and the many residents who gather to enjoy the park,” said Ashburnham Ward Councillors Keith Riel and Gary Baldwin in a joint statement.

A public survey is available online. Hard copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N.  The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on APril 11.

Residents with questions or concerns can also call 705-742-7777 ext.1829.

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Three Men Face Drug Possession/Trafficking Charges; Over $133,000 In Value Seized

Jonathan Morningstar, Antonio Williams and Kyle McLelland are facing a combined seven charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after search warrants were executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie, reported on Tuesday.

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS) Drug Unit began a drug trafficking investigation last summer which resulted in arrests in January.

Officers conducted a vehicle stop and arrested an individual for drug trafficking offences on March 3. Three search warrants were also executed in Peterborough, Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie by officers from OPP OCEB, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Sault Ste. Marie OPP, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry OPP Community Street Crime Unit, PPS and Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS).

SSMPS executed a search warrant in Sault Ste. Marie on March 6.

The investigation resulted in the seizure of the following items:

• Approximately 635 g of suspected fentanyl

• Approximately 60 g of suspected cocaine

• Approximately $10,000 in Canadian currency

• Four cell phones

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $133,000.

Morningstar, age 31 of Ottawa, has been charged with the following two offences under the CC and CDSA:

• Possession of property obtained by crime

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on April 17.

Williams, age 30 of Toronto, has been charged with the following three offences under the CC and CDSA:

• Possession of property obtained by crime

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31.

McLelland, age 20 of Sault Ste. Marie, has been charged with the following two CDSA offences:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on March 31.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Keene Man Wanted On Warrant Arrested For Drug Trafficking After Refusing to Leave Party

A 26-year-old Keene man wanted on a warrant was arrested and faces a drug trafficking charge on Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Officers received a noise complaint from a party on Aylmer Street. The noise issue was addressed and police were informed of a man in the crowd who was not wanted and refused to leave despite being asked. 

Officers discovered a warrant for his arrest for assault – spousal, forcible confinement and mischief under $5,000.

The man was taken into custody and during a search after arrest, officers located:

• 2.9 grams of cocaine

• Drug paraphernalia

• Canadian currency

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday court on Sunday.

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Newcastle Teen Charged With Impaired Driving During RIDE Check Weekend

An 18-year-old Newcastle man has been charged with impaired driving charges during a RIDE check on Saturday night.

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At roughly 11:20 p.m. officers conducted a RIDE check on Water Street near Carnegie Avenue. The 18-year-old Newcastle man was stopped and as a result, he was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver was also issued two provincial offence notices for:

• Person under 19 years having liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 22.

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service conducted two RIDE details over the weekend. 

In total, 1,194 vehicles were stopped in three locations in the City of Peterborough. 

Saturday night:

• 200 vehicles were checked

• 15 sobriety tests were administered

• 1 person was charged with impaired

• 1 person received a warning

Sunday night:

• 994 vehicles were checked

• 11 sobriety tests were administered

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Trafficking Charges; Possessed Over $93,000 In Drug Paraphernalia

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit over the winter.

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The man was taken into custody without incident by the Emergency Response Team on Thursday. Drug Unit officers conducted a search warrant at a home on Goodfellow Road near St. Mary’s Street.

During the search, officers seized:

• Cocaine – 790 grams

• Fentanyl – 80 grams

• Crystal meth – 1000 grams

• Hydromorphine pills – approximately 500

• Weight scales

• Canadian currency (approximately $20,000)

• Cell Phone

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $93,000.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Crystal Meth

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested From Outstanding Warrants After Being Stopped While Riding Bicycle

A 42-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrants has been arrested after a traffic stop early Thursday morning.

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At roughly 1:50 a.m., a general patrol officer in the Chamberlain Street and Brewer Street area spotted a woman on a bicycle with no lights. 

The officer conducted a traffic stop and in speaking with the cyclist, they learned that she was wanted on five warrants for the following:

• failing to comply with an appearance notice

• failure to comply with probation order x6

• use of credit card x2

• possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

As a result, a 42-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of the warrants.

She is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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Lakefield Man Charged With Careless Driving After Driving Into Two Pedestrians, Killing One

A 52-year-old Lakefield man is facing careless driving charges involving a collision with two pedestrians last October.

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An 81-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Queen Street and Concession Street in Lakefield. The woman died from her injuries as a result of the collision and the man was injured.

The accused was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Careless driving causing death

• Careless driving causing bodily harm

• Fail to yield to pedestrian

They are scheduled to appear in court on May 26.

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Peterborough Man Charged For Attempting to Lure Teen Into Washroom With Him While Having His Pants Down

A 33-year-old Peterborough man faces a child luring charge after an incident Saturday evening.

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At roughly 5:40 p.m., four teens flagged patrolling officers in the George Street and Simcoe Street.  A man, while his pants were down, tried to get one the teens to go into a washroom with him. Officers went in and took the man into custody without incident. 

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in 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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