Peterborough Man Arrested and Charged After Trying to Flee From Police On Motorcycle

A 29-year-old Peterborough man faces multiple charges after attempting to evade police on Saturday morning.

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At roughly 10:45 a.m., an officer on general patrol spotted a suspended driver on a motorcycle. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop but the vehicle took off and ran through two red lights. The officer located the driver at their residence several hours later. 

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer

  • Dangerous operation

  • Fail to stop for police (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

  • Red light - fail to stop x2 (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 26.

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Two Teenagers Arrested After Incident With Peterborough Police

Two teenagers are facing charges after an incident Wednesday evening. 

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At roughly 10:30 p.m., officers on bike patrol near the train bridge in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area spotted a 15-year-old female wanted for theft in June.

The youth started resisting arrest, yelling and screaming and causing a disturbance. A 15-year-old male attempted to stop the arrest and swung at an officer before fleeing the scene. He was located by other officers and taken into custody. While at the station, the female kicked a Special Constable. 

The female was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault peace officer x2

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest

  • Cause disturbance

  • Theft under $5000

The male was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest

  • Breach of Recognizance

Both accused were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 25.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Voyeurism Faces Child Porn Charges

A 20-year-old Peterborough man who faced a voyeurism charge at Lansdowne Place in late May is receiving additional charges including possession of child pornography, reported on Monday.

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Officers with the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit of the Peterborough Police Service conducted a search warrant at a Peterborough residence Friday morning.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Child Pornography

  • Fail to Comply with Undertaking

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on July 11. 

At this time, Police believe that there are no additional victims and no ongoing public safety concern.

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Suspect Charged With Mischief After Smashing Several Business WIndows

A 47-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a number of business windows were smashed overnight, early Friday morning. 

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At roughly 12:50 a.m., officers were called to the area of Hunter Street between Aylmer and George Streets. They located a man matching the description given to police. Police also learned that the suspect was connected to two other incidents in that area.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief - destroys or damages property x3

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x2

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court later that day.

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Peterborough Man Arrested and Charged With Multiple Counts of Drug Trafficking

A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges after being arrested on Tuesday.

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At roughly 10:50 a.m., after ongoing investigations into drug trafficking in Peterborough, the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit investigated the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street. They took a man into custody.

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

  • Seven hydromorphine tablets

  • 1.2 g of Fentanyl

  • 1.4 g of Crack Cocaine

  • A small amount of Canadian currency

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

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

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

  • Trafficking a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 12.

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Local Sports Coach Arrested From Child Luring Investigation

Former Cavan FC and Peterborough Hockey Association coach Jeff Merrick has been arrested after a child luring investigation, announced on Friday.

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The 46-year-old Peterborough man was arrested by Belleville Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and Emergency Response Unit (ERU).

He had allegedly been operating in online chat rooms under the username “Peterboroguy.”

Merrick was arrested and charged with:

  • Luring a person under 16 x2

  • Making written child pornography

  • Invitation to sexual touching

Merrick has been held for a bail hearing since his arrest.

Police are aware that Merrick is the head coach of at least two U18 girls’ sports teams in the Peterborough and Cavan areas and are concerned that there may be other victims.

Cavan FC released a statement regarding the arrest on their Facebook page:

“Cavan FC was contacted this afternoon by the Belleville Police Service. Jeff Merrick has been removed from his role with Cavan FC effective immediately, pending an ongoing investigation. We will be cooperating fully with the police.”

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or who may be a possible victim is asked to contact Detective Constable Lacey Montgomery of the BPS ICE Unit at lmontgomery@bellevilleps.ca.

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Male and Female Suspects Sought After Brandishing a Knife and Stole Necklaces In Street Robbery

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are seeking two suspects following a robbery early Saturday morning.

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At roughly 4:05 a.m., officers were called to the area of Rubidge Street and Sherbrooke Street regarding a reported robbery. A man and a woman brandished a knife at two other men and took two necklaces before fleeing the area and were last seen heading eastbound on Dalhousie Street.  The two victims did not wish for medical attention.

Suspect #1 is described as:

  • Male, White

  • 6 ft

  • 140lbs

  • 30-40 years old 

  • White basketball jersey that said "St. Patrick's" on the front 

Suspect #2 is described as:

  • Female, White

  • 30 years old 

  • Heavy set 

  • Green cheetah pants

  • Black sweater  

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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Careless Driving Charge Given After Two-Vehicle Collision With Hydro Pole; One Other Sent to Hospital As Precaution

A 30-year-old Peterborough driver was charged with careless driving after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Water Street about the collision, which resulted in a hydro pole being struck. 

The driver of the second vehicle was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre as a precaution. 

The area was closed while the hydro pole was repaired. The road has been reopened.

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Police Investigating Two Toyotas Stolen On Canada Day

The Peterborough Police Service are investigating after two thefts of Toyota vehicles were reported on Tuesday.

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The vehicles were taken between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. One vehicle was taken from the driveway of a residence in the Cunningham Boulevard and Armour Road area and the second from the Clancy Crescent and Spillsbury Drive area.

In both cases, broken glass was found in the driveways where the vehicles had been parked. Some of the items from the first theft were located in the Old Norwood Road and Naish Drive area. 

In recent months, Peterborough Police have received multiple incident reports, with the focus continuing to be on Toyota vehicles, primarily trucks and larger SUVs. 

In most cases, a suspect or lookout vehicle is involved and residents are asked to watch for unknown vehicles with people inside during the late evening or early morning hours, parked on the street for extended periods.

The Peterborough Police Service is working with other police jurisdictions and is asking residents with these vehicles to be extra vigilant. 

The Police suggest the public to consider taking the following precautions:

  • parking another vehicle in front of the vehicle or in your garage, if possible, to make it difficult for thieves to drive off

  • if your vehicle comes with a tracking system, please make sure it is installed and activated

  • using a theft deterrent device

Any suspicious activity should be reported to Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or 9-1-1 if it is an emergency or a crime in progress or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Erratic Driving Leads to Impaired Driving Arrest For Peterborough Man

A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning.

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At roughly 1:45 a.m., officers received a 9-1-1 call about a possible impaired driver in the area of Sherbrooke Street and Brealey Drive.

A general patrol officer in the area located the vehicle and noticed some erratic driving. A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed 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 a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5.

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