Woman Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Multiple Garbage Bins On Fire

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A 32-year-old Peterborough woman is facing arson charges after allegedly lighting several garbage bin fires late Monday night.

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At roughly 11:30 p.m. the Peterborough Police Service started receiving calls to assist the Peterborough Fire Department with multiple fires lit within a short time frame in close proximity to each other. 

Two garbage bins in Millennium Park and one garbage bin each at George Street North and King Street, Charlotte Street and Aylmer and George Street North near Sherbrooke Street were lit according to a police report.

With help from the downtown CCTV footage, Peterborough Police were able to obtain a description of the suspect. Officers canvassed the area and located a woman on a bike matching the person seen on camera in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

  • Arson - Damage to Property x5

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

“The footage from the CCTV Program cameras was instrumental in allowing officers to get a description and make an arrest in this case,” according to a statement in a press release.

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Police Lay Charges On Man Who Allegedly Stole Planters From a Business In March

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A 45-year-old Peterborough man was charged with the theft of planters from the front of a business on March 19.

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The incident occurred at a business in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area. The suspect came onto the porch, checked to see if the planters were movable, returned several hours later and removed them from the front porch. 

The man was arrested on Friday and charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 21.

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Peterborough Police Investigating Shooting at Crystal Drive; Hold and Secure Has Been Lifted

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UPDATED: 26-04-24 @ 1:27 p.m.

The Peterborough Police Service are continuing to investigatie a shooting at 572 Crystal Drive near the Otonabee Drive and Bensfort Road area that occurred early Friday morning.

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The incident happened at roughly 5 a.m. The suspect is still outstanding and may have a firearm. 

Officers have completed a grid search of the area. The suspect is still outstanding and could still have a firearm.

The Peterborough Police Service believes that this is an isolated incident between parties that are known to each other.

The area has been re-opened and the hold and secure have been lifted for two area schools.

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Peterborough Police Investigating Theft of Planters From a Business

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The Peterborough Police Service Community FIRST unit is investigating a theft of planters from a business on March 19. 

At roughly 10:30 a.m., the business in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area reported that a male came onto the porch, checked to see if the planters were movable, returned several hours later and took them off the front porch. 

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 Investigating Gas Bar Door Glass Being Smashed; Officers Search For Two Suspects

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The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after an incident at a Peterborough gas bar on Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 3 a.m. on April 24, 2024, officers were called about the front door of a gas bar in the Lansdowne Street West and Rye Street area being smashed. 

When officers arrived, they found the door glass smashed but overall, it was still secure.

Officers searched the area for two people matching the following description:

  • Two males

  • Possibly in the 20s

  • Wearing toques and wearing reddish grey jeans

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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Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Since Thursday Has Been Found

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The Peterborough Police Service is thanking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Peterborough girl, Arynn Chatten.

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Chatten has been safely located according to Peterborough Police.

She was missing since Thursday and friends last saw her in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. 

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Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Since Thursday

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The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old Peterborough girl, Arynn Chatten.

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Friends last saw Chatten on Thursday in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. Family and officers have checked and spoken to friends and family but are becoming concerned because Chatten has not checked in as she usually does. 

Arynn is described as female, 5'5, medium build, dark hair, sometimes wears glasses (but not always). She was last seen wearing black and grey patches jacket, light jeans, green running shoes.

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 Man Arrested For Exposing Himself At a Downtown Intersection

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A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing indecent act charges after an incident Saturday afternoon.

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At roughly 3:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of Hunter Street West and Aylmer Street about a man pacing back and forth at the intersection with his pants down, exposing himself.

Officers located a male who matched the description given to the police. The man resisted arrest and after a short struggle, officers were able to take him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Indecent Act- public place

  • 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.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Warrant After Trying to Flee From Police

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A 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on a warrant after an incident early Friday morning.

At roughly 1:15 a.m., officers were called to the area of Princess Street and Lock Street about a suspicious person in a backyard.

Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police but he left the area upon seeing police. K9 Gryphon was called in and began a track, leading officers to a nearby address. The suspect was located on a back porch.

The suspect was arrested on the strength of the warrant.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on May 7.

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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 Issue Public Warning of Springtime Paving Scam

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The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning to homeowners to be aware of springtime scammers involving paving/driveway sealant scams announced on Wednesday.

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At this time of year, the Service often receives reports of these scams where they say they have some leftover materials from another job and can fix or seal your driveway for cash.

Homeowners are reminded to:

  • Not pay for work up front

  • Only pay for completed work

  • Say no, if you’re unsure

  • Let someone you trust know about the deal and get a second opinion

If you are the victim of a fraud or a scam you can call the Peterborough Police Service at 704-876-1122 or file a report online.

You can learn more about frauds and scams online.

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