Peterborough Man Jumps Into River To Evade Police And Swims To Other Side Only To Be Met By Police

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Arrest for Obstruct Police

On August 4, 2011 a police officer was in the area of George Street and Charlotte Street when he observed a male on a bicycle go through a red light.  The male was stopped and provided his name.  While speaking with the officer the male fled on foot.  The Canine unit tracked the male to behind the Ministry of Natural Resource building and to prevent apprehension the male jumped into the river.   The male swam to the other side where he was arrested by awaiting officers.
 
Further investigation revealed that the male William Ratt, age 34 years of Easthill Drive was on a conditional sentence order to remain in his residence at all times.   Ratt was held in custody for court on August 4, 2011.

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Next Peterborough Roller Derby Game Is Tomorrow At Kinsmen Centre

Our Electric City Rollers will be playing the Durham Roller Derby Girls this Saturday at the Kinsmen Centre in Peterborough Roller Derby action. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Check out the photos from their first home game that took place July 23rd.

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Video: These Two Peterborough Men Played Tennis For 24 Hours Straight

[chextvDOTcom; Local Tennis Players To Play Epic 24 Hour Tennis Marathon In Support Of PRHC Closer Campaign]

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Here Are Pictures Jason Dunn Of Peterborough's Hawk Nelson Is Sending Us From The Road During The Band's U.S. Tour

Peterborough's Hawk Nelson is currently on tour in the United States in support of their fifth studio album, Crazy Love. Lead singer Jason Dunn is sending us pics and notes from the road. We will update this post with new photos from the tour as Jason sends them to us.

8/4/2011 Charlotte, NC.  These kind people gave our dressing room a "Canadian" look to make us feel at home...including "Blades of Steel" on a huge projector screen! Very classy!

8/2/2011 Buffalo, NY knows how to do a rock show!

8/1/2011 Late night snack attack at ihop- Canton, Ohio. Hawk crew and a couple band guys

7/16/2011 Mount Rushmore. Another thing to mark off my bucket list!

[Hawk Nelson; Hawk Nelson Tour]

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Think You Can Scottish Country Dance? The Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society Are Looking For New Members

Recently while sipping coffee at the Silver Bean, I noticed some dancing taking place and was curious to learn more. Turns out this group are part of the Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society. They are resuming classes again for both experienced dancers and beginners starting in September. Check out their website for further details on how to join.

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Maplewood Wayside Chapel Near Apsley Might Just Be One Of The World's Smallest Chapels

Built in 1967 by Dick and Isabel Lucas, at capacity it has room for probably about 10 people. It's located on Hwy. 620 near Apsley. Check out some pictures...

 

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Trent Valley Archives Presents "West Side Story"

Trent Valley Archives presents West Side Story on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. This will be the last chance to take in this historical walking tour that carries you through the old "West End" of Peterborough, including Homewood Avenue, Weller Avenue, and Murray Street, to learn about the relationships between these areas that once were.  

The tour is approximately one hour and you can meet your guide at the corner of Monaghan and Weller. Parking available at Queen Mary Public School.

During the month of August, Trent Valley Archives will continue with their ever popular Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks that begin at 9 p.m. on Friday nights from the corner of Hunter Street and Driscoll Terrace.

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Riverview Park & Zoo Conducting Annual Visitor Questionnaire

If you find yourself enjoying our awesome free Riverview Park & Zoo this summer, they are asking for a few minutes of your time to fill out a visitor questionnaire. Your input will be used to monitor successes and areas in which they could improve upon.  

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