14 Year Old Female Student Arrested After Threatening To Kill Teacher & Student Teacher

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

Arrest for Threatening
 
On the 28th of October 2011 staff at Peterborough Collegiate Vocational Institute contacted police regarding an incident with a 14 year female student. During a classroom activity the student was spoken too regarding her behaviour. As a result of this action the student threatened to kill a teacher and a student teacher in that class. The student was removed from the classroom and escorted to the office. While dealing with office staff the student spit in the face of the teacher she had previously threatened. The student was removed from the school and police were contacted.

On the 29th of October 2011 police arrested the 14 year old female for assault and uttering death threats. At the time of her arrest the youth was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The youth was transported to the police station for further investigation. While at the station the youth became upset and kicked a window in an interview room several times causing the window to break. As a result of her actions the 14 year old female was charged with assault, utter death threats two counts, possession of a controlled substance and mischief. She was held in custody for court for the 30th of October 2011.

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There Was A Big Drug Bust In Peterborough Yesterday

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

Drug Arrest:
 
On the 28th of October 2011 the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Drug Unit conducted a drug investigation involving a vehicle picking up drugs in Toronto and delivering them to Peterborough to sell.  A vehicle stop was made in Peterborough and the occupants were arrested.  During the arrest the passenger attempted to throw away a digital scale and then resisted the arresting officers.  Police located a quantity of pills inside the vehicle.  After the occupants were transported to the police station officers located cocaine and marihuana that the passenger was attempting to hide in the prisoner compartment of the marked police cruiser.
 
The total drug seizure was 49 oxycontin tablets, 58 grams of cocaine and 2 grams of marihuana.  The estimated street value of the drugs is $7,145.00.  Other items seized are 1994 Audi 90, scales, cell phones and money.
 
This investigation led police into a search warrant of the drivers residence on Monaghan Road which produced a small quantity of oxycontin tablets, cocaine cutting agent, cell phones and $1,745.00 cash.
 
Jeremy Arbour of Monaghan Road Peterborough is facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts-Cocaine and Oxycontin), Possession of Property Obtained by the Proceeds of Crime and Breaching a Probation Order (two counts).
 
Michael Baker of Cottingham Road Omemee is facing charges of Possession of a Controlled Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts-Cocaine and Oxycontin), Resist Peace Officer and Breaching a Probation Order.
 
Both parties have been held in custody to attend Wash court on the 29th of October 2011.

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If You See A $115,000 2012 International Pro Transport Truck Around Let Police Know

***UPDATE***Wednesday, October 26th, 2011: From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Stolen Truck Recovered:

The 2012 International truck bearing licence plate # 2664ZW that was reported stolen from the lot at Winslow Gerolamy has been recovered. On the 25^th of October at approximately 3:00 pm police were called to the rear parking lot behind the Sleep Country store on Lansdowne Street West after witnesses observed the stolen truck parked there. Suspects removed the driver’s door lock, ignition, interior light, and plastic casing surrounding the ignition. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers. 

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

Stolen Vehicle:

Sometime between 10:00 am on the 22nd of October and 9:00 am on the 24th of October suspects stole a 2012 International Pro Transport truck, white in colour, bearing Ontario licence # 2664ZW. The truck that is used as a rental unit was parked in the rear lot at Winslow Gerolamy Motors on Lansdowne Street West. It is valued at $115,000.00. Both sets of keys have been accounted for and at this time it is unknown how the vehicle was entered and started. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Officer Sustains Broken Toe Trying To Break Up Melee Outside Downtown Bar

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

Arrest as a result of a Disturbance
 
On the 22nd of October 2011 officers on patrol during bar closing in the downtown core observed a group of people engaged in a altercation on the street. Officers attempted to intervene to break up the group. One of the persons  continued to be aggressive with people in the crowd and officers. A second person in the crowd was also aggressive and was taken into custody for causing a disturbance. While this male was being dealt with the first male attempted to intervene in the arrest and had to be subdued by an officer. This male then resisted arrest and struggled with police. As a result of the arrest and subsequent struggles one officer suffered a broken toe and was treated at PRHC and released. Charged with Cause a Disturbance and Possession of a Controlled Substance was Kenny Porter 27 years old. He was held for court on the 24th October 2011. Charged with Cause a Disturbance and Assault Police is Michael MacDougall 25 years old. He was released on Bail for court on the 27th of October 2011.

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Picture: Help Police Identify This Possible Suspect In Assault On Woman

[UPDATE: October 22nd: The person of interest in the investigation into the assault has contacted police, and police have asked media to remove the photo from online sites. So we've done so.]

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

Police Asking For Public’s Assistance In An Assault Investigation

Anyone with information on the identity of this male is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

On September 26, 2011, at approximately 12:30 am, a female was walking on Brealey Drive in the area of St. Josephs at Fleming. She was grabbed from behind by an unknown male, knocked to the ground, kicked in the stomach and then punched in the face. The female managed to get away and ran to a friend's residence nearby and called Police. The female was treated at the hospital for some bruising to her face and arms and was later released. The suspect is described as male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black hooded sweater.

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Last Night There Was A Home Invasion In Peterborough

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

Robbery/ Home Invasion:

On the 18th of October at approximately 8:15 pm the victims, a 23 year old male and a 21 year old female, were in their Dalhousie Street residence when they heard a knock at the door. The male went to answer it and was confronted by a male with his face covered and armed with a toy handgun. He forced his way into the home and once inside he pushed the male victim, threatened him with a knife and demanded money. The female victim heard the commotion and came into the kitchen to investigate. She was also threatened by the knife wielding suspect. They turned over approximately $135.00 cash and the suspect left. The police were called and located the toy handgun and the knife in the area. The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 6’ tall, in his mid 20’s, skinny build, wearing a black toque, a black coat with a hood up over his head, black gloves with the fingers exposed, black pants and a black cloth covering his mouth and lower facial area. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Confusing Home Invasion Leads To Many Arrests Including The Victim Himself

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

Robbery/Home Invasion/Weapons Arrest:

The victim, an 18-year-old male, was in his Charlotte Street apartment last night when he heard a knock at the door. He went to unlock it and was confronted by two males, one wearing a mask and the other had his face covered. The victim was sprayed in the face with bear spray, he fell to the ground and the two suspects entered the apartment and left a short time later. The victim reported that there was $190.00 stolen. The suspects fled and the police were called. Officers located the suspects walking across the No Frills parking lot on George Street heading towards the train bridge. When the officers confronted the males, they both gave false names and one of them fled on foot. The suspect who ran was apprehended after a short foot chase. Both males were arrested and found to be in possession of approximately 207 grams of marihuana with an estimated street value of $3,100.00, bear spray, a knife, mask and cell phones. The cash that the victim reported stolen was not in the accused’s possession. After further investigation, the victim revealed that the marihuana was stolen from his apartment and not the money. As a result Christopher Ernest Derrett age 30 of Gallery On The Lake Road in Buckhorn was charged with robbery with a weapon, break and enter, wearing a disguise while committing a criminal offence, assault with a weapon, obstructing a police officer, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a weapon and five counts of failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance. Travis Joseph Edward Miller age 18 of Sherburne Street was charged with robbery with a weapon, break and enter, wearing a disguise while committing a criminal offence, assault with a weapon, obstructing a police officer, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a weapon and failing to comply with a condition of a probation order. Both accused were held in custody and will appear in court later this morning. The victim, Chad Wilson age 18 was also arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He was released from custody and will appear in court on the 10th of November.

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Creepy Guy Arrested After Following Teenage Girls Around In His Truck

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

Criminal Harassment Arrest:

On the 11th of October at approximately 7:00 pm, two females ages 17 and 18, were walking their dogs in the area of Park Street and Braidwood Avenue and were being followed by a black pick up truck driven by a male. The girls left the area in a vehicle and when they returned they noticed the vehicle was still in the area watching them. The vehicle description and licence plate was obtained and the police were called. A short time later police received a second complaint that the black pick up truck was following a 14-year-old girl who had been walking on Braidwood Avenue near Park Street. The vehicle drove up beside the girl and the male driver asked her if she wanted a ride. As a result of the police investigation it was determined that the male’s actions led the victims to fear for their safety. At 11:57 pm the suspect, Robert Duncan Dougall age 26 of Fradette Avenue was arrested at his residence and charged with criminal harassment. He was held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.

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Man Who Keeps Spray Painting "Love Each Other" On Bank Of Montreal Building Has Been Caught & Arrested

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

photo via Ryan LalondeMischief Arrest:

On the 18th of August witnesses called police after watching a male spray paint a large red heart and the words “Love Each Other” on the south east wall of the Bank of Montreal on Simcoe Street. On the 30th of August the same message was spray-painted on the bank’s wall and on the 10th of October witnesses called the police after a male was seen spray-painting the same wall and then run to a vehicle. The police were called after the suspect’s licence plate number was obtained. As a result of the investigation, Michael Pilatzkie age 20 of Parkhill Road West was charged with three counts of mischief under $5,000.00. Damage for each incident has been estimated at $400.00. The accused will appear in court on the 27th of October.

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Don't Fall For This "Prize Pitch" Scam Police Warn Public

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

Fraud Alert:

Police are warning the public of a "prize pitch" scam circulating in the Peterborough area. Several residents have been mailed cheques accompanied with an information package from ChemLogist in Vancouver B.C. The cheques are drawn on the account of W.G Hughs Services LTD. The information advises the recipient that they have won a prize as a result of using their credit card, debit card or other banking card while shopping at Wal-Mart, J.C. Penny, Sears, Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Marshall and several other stores are listed. The information package directs the recipient to call a certain person at a listed telephone number so he can assist them in the process of claiming their winnings. Investigation has revealed that these cheques are counterfeit and you will be asked to send money to the operators of the scam in order to pay for delivery, processing, taxes, duties or some other fee. Fraudulent cheques are used in a variety of scams such as advance fee letter fraud, overpayment and prize pitch to name a few. Recipients that become involved in these counterfeit cashier's cheques, personal cheques, or corporate cheques scams will be financially responsible when the deposited counterfeit cheque is subsequently returned as counterfeit and charged back to their account.

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