Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving In Separate Incidents

Peterborough Police Service arrested three drivers for impaired-related offences in three incidents early Saturday morning.

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A 56-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a traffic stop.  On Saturday, a vehicle was spotted being driven erratically and was stopped in the Lundy’s Lane and Monaghan Road area. The officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver. 

The was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 11.

A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a single-vehicle collision early Saturday morning.

At roughly 3 a.m. on Saturday, a 9-1-1 call occurred about a collision in the Highway 7 and Parkhill Road area. Upon arrival, officers located the driver outside the vehicle and, during the conversation, noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is schedule to appear in court on March 4. 

A 21-year-old Omemee man is facing impaired charges after an incident Saturday morning.

At roughly 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, officers were called about a vehicle in a snowbank in the Valleyview Drive and Parkhill Road West area. It was reported that the vehicle was running and a male in the driver’s seat was either asleep or unconscious. The driver was awake and officers were able to talk him and noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 11.

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Brampton Woman Arrested and Charged With Fraud With Suspicious Deposits

A 38-year-old Brampton woman is facing a fraud charge concerning an incident reported last fall.

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On Oct. 18, officers with the Fraud Unit received an online report from a Peterborough business about suspicious activity around their accounts.

Several invoice payments were being deposited into the account of a person unknown to the business and the account was with a different banking institution than the business used. 

Through investigation, a suspect was identified and the woman attended the Peterborough Police station and was taken into custody on Wednesday.

She was charged with:

• Fraud Under $5,000

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 11.

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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Group Sought For Distraction Theft Incident at CIBC

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking public assistance in connection with a distraction theft that occurred at a CIBC just off Lansdowne Place, reported Wednesday.

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The incident occurred on Dec. A 74-year-old woman was approached by a male suspect and was told that she did not finish her transaction. The man grabbed her card and tapped it. Police believe the card was swapped with another one and the victim’s card was used for more fraudulent transactions. Just over $1800 was taken. 

The suspects are described as:

Male Suspect 1:

• Tan complexion

• Approximately 5ft, 5 in tall.

• Brown winter hat

• Wearing a medical mask

• Tan coat

• Black pants

• Brown and black shoes

Male Suspect 2:

• Tan complexion

• Red and white winter hat with a maple leaf on it

• Wearing a medical mask

• Maroon sweater

• Black pants

Female Suspect 1:

• Tan complexion

• Brown hair

• Green/olive sweater

Female Suspect 2:

• Tan complexion

• Purple winter hat with a white pompom on the top. Lettering saying "CANADA on the front of it.

• Grey coat

The group is also wanted in multiple jurisdictions across the province. 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 Warn Public of Bitcoin Scams Surfacing With Information Campaign

The Peterborough Police Service, along with several convenience stores in Peterborough, have started an information campaign around scams and Bitcoin, announced on Friday.

Police say that scammers often ask victims to make payments in Bitcoin.  To raise awareness, the Peterborough Police Service Fraud Unit attended convenience stores with cryptocurrency machines and placed information posters near the machines.

Police also ask residents to be vigilant and remind everyone that government agencies will not ask for payment in Bitcoin, pre-paid VISAs, gift cards, wire transfers or direct deposits to personal accounts. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. 

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One Woman Facing Shoplifting Charges; Was With Man Breaching Court Order

A 44-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman from Peterborough are charged following a shoplifting event on Thursday afternoon.

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At roughly 5:30 p.m., Community FIRST officers arrived at a shoplifting incident at a box store on Lansdowne Street West and located a female matching the description provided. She was in possession of the stolen items when police had engaged her. She was found in the company of a male breaching a court order.

The Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Disobeying an Order of Court

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is due to appear in court on Feb. 25.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is due to appear in court on Feb. 25.

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Third Teenager Arrested From Neighbourhood Shooting in November; Peterborough Police Seeking Fourth Teen

Peterborough Police have made another arrest after a teen turned himself in with a connection involving a neighbourhood shooting incident near the townhomes at 850 Fairbairn St., first reported on Nov. 13.

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When the initial incident occured, several units were struck with bullets, more bullets were fired into the air but no one was injured.  Peterborough Police Service had arrested two teenagers in November.

A 16-year-old Peterborough male was charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Pointing a Firearm

• Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Fail to Comply with Sentence x2

• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x2

 A 19-year-old Norwood man was charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Pointing a Firearm

• Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Both suspects are currently before the courts.

A third teen wanted in connection with the shooting turned himself in to police on Wednesday. Officers with the Emergency Response Team and K9 attended a residence in Peterborough and took the teen into custody without incident. 

The 16-year-old Peterborough male was arrested on the strength of the warrant and charged with:

• Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

• Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner

• Pointing a Firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

• Fail to Comply with Sentence X5

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X4

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

The Peterborough Police Service continues to search for a fourth teen who is believed to be involved in this incident.

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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City of Peterborough Warns Residents of Possible Text Message Scam Involving Unpaid Fines

The City of Peterborough is warning residents of a potential text message scam after receiving multiple calls from residents reporting that they have received text/SMS messages regarding unpaid or outstanding parking tickets or speeding fines.

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The City does not use text messaging to communicate about parking tickets or fines related to the Provincial Offences Act.

Residents are reminded never to click suspicious links asking for ticket payment or personal information by text. Messages may be reported as spam to the cellular service provider, and suspicious text messages can be deleted.

For questions about possible outstanding fines, residents can call the City of Peterborough at 705-742-7777.

Residents can report scam calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit the Peterborough Police Services Fraud page for more information. Local victims of fraud should contact the Peterborough Police non-emergency number 705-876-1122.

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Brampton Man Arrested For Theft at a Peterborough Home Depot

A 44-year-old Brampton man is facing theft charges after an incident at a Home Depot Monday night.

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At roughly 7 p.m., officers were reported to the Home Depot at Lansdowne Street and Park Street about two suspicious males. Officers spotted a white van believed to be involved in the parking lot. 

They conducted a traffic stop with emergency lights and while speaking to the driver, the driver reversed, struck another vehicle, almost hit a police cruiser and took off. Officers then located a second man matching the description given to police in the parking lot and took him into custody.

During a search after arrest, officers located items from the store and several pieces of identification that did not belong to the suspect.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada X2

The accused is also wanted for similar offences in other jurisdictions.

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

Anyone with information about a white cube van with Ontario license plate AW88359 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 Man Charged With Assault After Allegedly Lighting His Spouse's Hair On Fire

A 36-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing several more charges, including assault, after an incident Sunday morning.

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At roughly 6:30 a.m., a disturbance occurred in the Towerhill Road and Hilliard Street area. There was a dispute between a couple and the male had thrown objects at the female, spat on her, lit her hair on fire and poured water on her.

The man was in the residence's basement and began calling out to him. After about 20 minutes, the man came out and was taken into custody.  Officers learned that there was a warrant for the suspect’s arrest for five charges, including assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement.

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

• Assault with a Weapon - Spousal

• Assault – Spousal

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order not to communicate with the female involved. 

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

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Peterborough Police Warn Public of Surfacing Phishing Email Scam

The Peterborough Police Service has issued a warning to residents about a phishing scam in an attempt to take money from victims, reported on Friday.

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Over the past week, several reports have been filed to the Police where the victim receives an email indicating someone has been watching their online activity and threatens to send that information to their contacts. The victim is provided with an amount of money to pay to stop the release of information and a cryptocurrency account to deposit it.

Anyone who receives such an email can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Peterborough Police Service through the online reporting portal. 

In phishing scams, thousands of emails are sent out and the fraudsters involved then wait for someone to take the bait and respond or just follow the instructions and send money.

• If you don’t know where an email is from or you are not expecting an email, do not open it and do not click on any links within the email. 

• If you have any doubts about the email and request delete it. 

• Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca and/or your local police service

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