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Peterborough Man Arrested For Weapons and Drug Trafficking
/Peterborough Police say they seized drugs and a machete during the arrest of a 33-year-old man wanted for weapons offences late Wednesday afternoon.
At about 4 p.m., officers with the Intelligence, Crime Analyst, Asset Forfeiture, and Drug Units spotted a man, in the downtown, that was wanted on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and failure to comply with an undertaking.
The Emergency Response Team took the man into custody.
During the arrest, officers say they seized:
92.4 grams of cocaine
90 grams of fentanyl
18 hydromorphone pills
machete
cash
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
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin) - Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin) - Dilaudid
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
He was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.
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Peterborough Police Seek Suspects in Shooting
/Peterborough Police say it is looking for two, possibly three, suspects after a shooting Wednesday evening that’s being investigated as an attempted murder.
The shooting took place in the area of George Street North and Parkhill Road just before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Police say witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots.
With the help of the K-9 Unit, police searched the area but were unable to find the suspects.
A Scarborough male, 17, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
He was then taken to a Toronto-area hospital and is now listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.
Police add the connection between the suspects and victim is not fully clear, however it is believed to be related to the drug subculture.
"At this time, we are actively following up on investigative leads and searching for the suspects. We are asking anyone with information to come forward, and if not comfortable speaking directly to the police, then to do so anonymously through Crime Stoppers,” said Chief Stuart Betts.
“These events are absolutely concerning and strike at the feelings of safety for everyone in our community. Although little comfort, we have information to believe that this was another targeted incident, and once again, we believe the illicit drug trade is at the heart of it. I have said many times, where there are illicit drugs, violence is likely to follow.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 extension 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
Teen accused of calling in last week’s bomb threat at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
/Police have arrested a teenage girl in connection with a bomb threat called into Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) last week.
At around 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 31, police report that PRHC received several threatening phone calls. According to police, one of those calls was a bomb threat.
Through investigation, police report officers determined the threat was not credible and was made by someone in another community.
Police state officers and hospital security also conducted a safety search of the building and cleared it several hours later.
On Nov. 4, London police arrested a London resident on behalf of Peterborough Police.
A 16-year-old female is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
She was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 27.
Under the Youth Justice Code, her name cannot be released.
Peterborough Police Recover U-Haul Van Used In Break and Enter; Suspect Remains At Large
/Peterborough Police Service has recovered the U-Haul vehicle in connection with a break-and-enter early Tuesday morning.
A citizen noticed the van in the Bethune Street and Dublin Street area and informed the police.
The suspect has not been located as the investigation is ongoing according to the police.
At roughly 1 a.m., officers were reported a break-and-enter in the Parkhill Road East and Auburn Street area. Officers discovered that someone had entered the store, taken a few items and left in a U-Haul vehicle.
The suspect was described to police as:
Male
Thin build
Unshaven
Black jacket
Light coloured hood
Dark grey track pants
White shoes with a red diamond pattern on the back heels
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Peterborough Police Seeking Man Involved In Stealing a U-Haul Van After a Break and Enter
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating an incident of a break and enter, theft and stolen vehicle at a convenience store on Tuesday morning.
At roughly 1 a.m. officers were reported a break-and-enter in the Parkhill Road East and Auburn Street area. Officers discovered that someone had entered the store, took a few items and left in a U-Haul vehicle.
The suspect was described to police as:
Male
Thin build
Unshaven
Black jacket
Light coloured hood
Dark grey track pants
White shoes with a red diamond pattern on the back heels
Vehicle was described as follows:
Arizona license plates: AL97185
2023
White
Ford
Transit
Van
U-Haul decals
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 Seeking Woman Involved In Theft From Convenience Store
/Peterborough Police Service is seeking a woman who allegedly stole items from a convenience store in the George Street and Townsend Street area reported on Monday.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday as police were called to the store. Upon arrival, officers learned a woman had left the store without paying for a number of items.
The suspect was described as:
Dark brown hair
25 to 35 years old
Between 5'5" to 5'9"
Bruising on face
Wearing:
purple peacoat
gray sweater
skinny black pants
dark brown/black shoes