Peterborough Police Seeking Information On Missing 11-Year-Old Girl

UPDATE: 1/08/23 11:23 a.m.

MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN FOUND

A Peterborough 11-year-old girl Emma Wheeler is considered missing and Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating her, announced on Tuesday morning.

Wheeler was last seen about 1 a.m. on Monday at her home in the Crawford Drive and Johnston Drive area. Officers searched several areas but could not find her. Her family is concerned for her well-being.

Wheeler is described as:

• Female, Caucasian

• 4'10"

• 90 lbs

• Red-ish blonde shoulder-length hair 

• Red and black t-shirt

• Black shorts 

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 CCTV Camera Program Operable In Downtown Peterborough

The Peterborough Police Service CCTV Camera Program is up and running in the downtown core of the City of Peterborough after an announcement made on late Monday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

There are 12 cameras with signage notifying the public that the area may be monitored by CCTV cameras.

“As a Service dedicated to public safety, we believe these cameras will be another tool in deterring and solving crime in our community. The video will be used to help solve crime after the fact,” said Chief Stuart Betts. “There is a procedure in place that limits who and when video can be accessed.”

The cameras were paid for through a grant from the Ontario government. 

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Peterborough First Responders Performing Emergency Training Exercise at Beavermead

An emergency training exercise for first responders will be held at Beavermead Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, announced by the City of Peterborough.

The training exercise includes Peterborough Paramedics, Peterborough Fire Services, Peterborough Police Service, and City of Peterborough lifeguards who supervise City beaches and wading pools.

Pedestrians are asked to give them space to safely complete their training. 

The training exercise will take place on land rather than the water. The beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove are currently closed by Peterborough Public Health due to suspected harmful algae bloom in the water.

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27-Year-Old Woman Suffered Fatal Injuries From County Road 21 Single-Vehicle Collision

A 27-year-old woman has succumbed to fatal injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the Tapley ¼ Line and County Road 21 area reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Friday morning.

File photo.

At roughly 8 a.m., officers received calls and arrived at the scene of the incident.  The City of Kawartha Lakes woman was pronounced dead at the scene according to a police report.

The road has been reopened after being closed for several hours while the Traffic Reconstruction Unit conducted an investigation. Peterborough Police continue to investigate the situation.

Police have not released any information about the identity of the victim during this time.

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Peterborough Police and Fire Services Performing Water Training Scenarios At Little Lake For the Week

Peterborough Police Service and Fire Services are performing water training water scenarios throughout the rest of the week at the T-wharf at Little Lake from Tuesday to Friday.

The majority of the activities are done during the morning throughout the week.

Peterborough Police thanks to the public for their patience as the training is underway.

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42-Year-Old Man Suffers Serious Injuries On Motorcycle After Collision Near Sherbrooke Street

A 42-year-old Peterborough man has suffered serious injuries from a motor vehicle collision, reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Thursday evening.

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At roughly 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, officers received reports of a motor vehicle collision in the Sherbrooke Street and Montague Court area.

When officers arrived, they discovered and located an injured motorcyclist after a collision with a pickup truck and trailer.

Paramedics took the victim to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre for care but eventually was transported to a Toronto hospital due to the extent of his injuries.

Sherbrooke Street has re-opened to traffic but the investigation is ongoing.

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Peterborough Police Investigating Pickup Truck Fire Near Dublin Street

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred early Wednesday morning.  

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Around 1 a.m., officers arrived at a parking lot in the Dublin Street and Aylmer Street area with a pickup truck on fire. Peterborough Fire Services extinguished it and no injuries were reported.

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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19-Year-Old Man Drowned At Otonabee River Near Turtle Island Sunday Night

A 19-year-old international Fleming College student has passed away after drowning in the Otonabee River near Turtle Island on Sunday evening. 

File Photo.

At roughly 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Peterborough Police Service, Peterborough Fire Services and Peterborough Paramedics received a call about the man who went Otonabee River but did not resurface. Officers searched the shoreline and deployed the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System while firefighters aided with two search and other resources according to a press release. 

The man was located in the water by firefighters about an hour later. They applied life-saving measures and were continued by paramedics but was pronounced dead at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

Next of kin have been notified as stated in a press release.

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Police Investigating a Bus Colliding Into a Building Near Jackson Creek Park Gates

Peterborough Police Service are investigating a bus crashing into a building near the Jackson Creek Park gates that occurred Friday night.

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At roughly 9 p.m. Friday, officers located a school bus that had hit a building near the Jackson Creek gates.

It was discovered that the bus’s parking brake was released, causing the bus to roll down the hill into the building.  No injuries were reported during the incident. 

Police believe an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old were involved but charges have notbeen laid at this time.

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In-Car Camera System Now Equipped In Peterborough Police Cruisers

The Peterborough Police Service’s In-Car Camera System is now operational in all marked and some unmarked cruisers, announced on Monday.

Roughly 25 vehicles are currently equipped with the cameras.

An audio and video-recording device is for front-facing activity outside the vehicle and within the prisoner-control area of the rear seat according to a press release.

When the cameras are activated, 30 seconds of footage are captured beforehand to provide additional context. Audio recording is not triggered at that time.

Camera activations are either automated or manual. Once they record, officers must disclose any reason why they have deactivated the camera. They must also notify anyone if they are being recorded.

“This is important technology for your police service as it will help with transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness,” says Chief Stuart Betts. “But most importantly it’s about safety for the community and safety for officers.” 

The system also features an Automated License Plate Reader that notifies officers of drivers and/or vehicles that should not be on the road.  

“The Peterborough Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of its citizens and have developed a series of Frequently Asked Questions,” adds Chief Betts.  “We have also developed a webpage with a feedback form. I have worked in an organization where this type of technology was used, and it proved to be invaluable as a source for capturing events that take place on our roadways. It’s hard to dispute something when it’s captured on video. In terms of accountability, I have used it to verify or refute claims of officer behaviour.”

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