Peterborough Police Seeking Public's Help In Locating Suspects From Five Crimes Added to Bulletin

The Peterborough Police Service continues to seek assistance from the public to identify individuals involved in criminal activity in the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield and the Township of Cavan-Monaghan. 

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Today, an additional five bulletins are being posted for identification of individuals connected to incidents of:

• Theft from vehicles at several area golf courses (two incidents July 16 and July 20)

• Fraud (two incidents July 3 and July 9)

• Quick change scams (June 22)

• Break and Enter at a Cavan-area gas station (Three suspects) (July 20)

• High value theft at a local business (July 16)

These incidents happened between June 22 and July 20.

If you have any information of the identity or whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca  

Police urge everyone not to approach, take pictures or follow them. They also warn everyone not to confront or attempt to apprehend anyone.

Bulletins will be automatically removed from the webpage after 30 days.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Man Arrested After He Allegedly Punched a Woman and Kicked Her Head

A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge of spousal assault after an incident on Monday morning.

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At roughly 9:20 a.m., the Peterborough Police Service received several 9-1-1 calls about a disturbance at Parkhill Road and George Street regarding a physical altercation between a man and a woman. The woman was allegedly punched in the face and kicked in the head by the man. Officers located the couple nearby and took the man into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on July 27.

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Two Minors Charged With Robbing a Store With a Knife

Two Peterborough teens are facing charges after an incident at a local convenience store on Monday morning.

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At roughly 3:20 a.m. on Monday, officers were called to the store at Sherbrooke Street and Denure Drive about a robbery that had just happened involving two males wearing masks, with one brandishing a knife and taking money from the till.

Officers spotted two males matching the description given to police fleeing on foot. The officer followed them and took them into custody at gunpoint as they attempted to jump a fence between houses on a nearby street. During a search after arrest, officers located and seized a knife from one of the suspects and a knife on the ground. Officers also recovered cash, alcohol and candy.  No one was injured in the incident.

As a result of the investigation,

A 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

• Robbery with Theft

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

• Robbery with Weapon

Both accused were released on an undertaking with conditions and are scheduled to appear in court Sept. 14.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the names of the accused cannot be released.

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Cavan-Monaghan Man Arrested For Luring Young Girls at Lansdowne Place and Prince of Wales School

Forty-three-year-old Scott Andrew Duncan of the Township of Cavan-Monaghan is facing 11 charges in connection with incidents involving young girls.

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Police are investigating several incidents where Duncan allegedly approached young girls in public places and gave them sexually explicit notes. They occurred between July 10 and July 16 and happened at Lansdowne Place Mall and Prince of Wales School. 

Police were made aware of one incident on July 16 and started an investigation. That led to the discovery of several more incidents. Through further investigation, Duncan was identified, was located and taken into custody on Friday. 

Duncan was arrested and charged with:

• Invitation to Sexual Touching x3

• Criminal Harassment - Threatening Conduct x4

• Make Sexually Explicit Material Available

• Luring a Person Under 16 x3

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The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday court on Saturday, where he was remanded into custody until his next court appearance on Aug. 4.

Investigators believe there may be other victims and some incidents may not yet have been reported to police. Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police Detective Constable Koetje at 705-876-1122 x305 or the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555. 

To encourage more potential victims to come forward, the Peterborough Police released the accused’s name and photo in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019; 80(2).

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Multiple People Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Through 'Project Time'

Members of the Peterborough Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit participated in the province-wide strategy ‘Project Time.’

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Project Time was a coordinated provincial effort involving 26 police services to identify and apprehend those who prey on children. Investigators targeted individuals making, possessing, and distributing child sexual abuse material. Victims were also identified and safeguarded, with appropriate support provided to those impacted.

The culmination of the work conducted by investigators with the Peterborough Police Service, as part of the project, includes:

• 4 Arrests resulting in 7 charges & 1 Youth Diversion

• 5 Criminal Code Search Warrants executed

• 15 Judicial Authorizations obtained (Excluding Search Warrants)

• 24 Electronic devices seized for analysis

• Eight Ongoing investigations

A 21-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Material 

The accused was released by the court on a release order after a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on July 28.

A 48-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Material 

• Make Available Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Material 

• Fail to comply with Prohibition Regarding Children (accessing internet/social media platforms)

The accused was denied bail during a bail hearing and remains in custody.  He will appear in court on Sept. 29.

A 73-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Make Available Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Material 

• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Material 

• Bestiality 

The accused was released by the court on a release order after a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 13.

The youth who was arrested was eligible for diversion in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The names of the accused are not being released due to the above-mentioned ongoing investigations.

“I would like to thank our Internet Child Exploitation officers for their hard work and diligence during these investigations.  These are not easy investigations, and the victims are the most vulnerable and innocent of our communities: in childhood they should be safe. The importance of the work our investigators do in cases like this cannot be understated, and they are committed to bring individuals who prey on our children brought before the courts to face charges.  Make no mistake, no police officer or civilian member who is involved in investigations of this nature is left unscathed by the horrors of abuse visited upon these children. I thank the members of the provincial strategy and partners for their support, in investigating these unimaginable crimes.” Stuart Betts, Chief, Peterborough Police Service.

The Peterborough Police is a member of the Provincial Strategy to protect children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

www.protectchildren.ca is an online resource to report concerns and learn about supports. 

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Peterborough Man Charged After Drawing a Knife On Another Person In a Parking Lot

A 44-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after reportedly drawing a knife on a man in a parking lot on Wednesday evening.

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At roughly 10:40 p.m., officers were called after a man reported having a knife pulled on him by an unknown male in a parking lot in the Romaine Street and Park Street North area. The suspect also verbally threatened the victim before leaving the area. The victim was not injured. The suspect was not located at the time.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday, officers on general patrol in the area of Park Street and Romaine Street located a man matching the description given to police in connection with the earlier incident and took him into custody. During a search after arrest, officers located and seized a small folding knife.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

• Possession of weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Multiple Charges Laid On Man Who Struck a Pedestrian With His Vehicle In May

Charges have been laid against a 79-year-old Peterborough driver in connection with a collision involving striking a pedestrian on May 27.

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The incident occurred in the area of Charlotte Street and Reid Street at roughly 3:45 p.m.

The 43-year-old pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of several injuries but the driver was not injured.

The road was closed for several hours while the Traffic Unit reconstructed the collision.

The Peterborough driver was charged with:

• Careless driving causing bodily harm (Highway Traffic Act)

• Operate unsafe vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

• Improper braking (Highway Traffic Act)

• Operate Ebike or vehicle on sidewalk (Peterborough Bylaw-Active Transportation14-096)

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Breaking-and-Entering After Leaving a Residence With a Wallet and Other Items

A 53-year-old Peterborough man is facing a breaking-and-entering charge after being discovered in a residence on Sunday morning.

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At approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the Sherbrooke Street and Stewart Street area about a break-and-enter. Officers spoke with the homeowner, who stated they found an unknown man in their home. The homeowner asked the man to leave and he did but not before a wallet and some other items were discovered missing after exiting. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police a short distance away. Officers were able to return the property to the homeowner. 

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence

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

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting A Woman and Damaging Her Phone

A 24-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested on multiple domestic and weapon-related charges, leaving a woman injured after an incident on Wednesday night.

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At roughly 8 p.m., 911 dispatch received a call from a female screaming and the call disconnected. Officers were dispatched to the area of Lansdowne Street and Applewood Crescent and located a female with injuries on arrival. They learned that the victim had been assaulted and her phone damaged. The victim was transported by ambulance to Peterborough Region Health Centre for treatment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon – spousal

• Assault – spousal

• Assault cause bodily harm

• Mischief

During the arrest, the accused threatened officers and was further charged with:

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused has been held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Pulling a Knife On An Employee

A 53-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly drawing a knife on a store employee on Tuesday evening.

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At approximately 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the area of Lansdowne Street and Webber Ave for a man who had pulled a knife on an employee. The suspect was gone from the area when officers arrived. A description of the suspect was given to police and it was aired for observation.

Officers located the suspect a while later in the area of Haggart Street and Ware Street.

The man was charged with:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Uttering threats

• Theft under $5,000

• Mischief under $5,000

The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled to attend court on Sept. 28.

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