Assault with a Weapon and Robbery with Violence Charges Laid Against Peterborough Man Already on Probation

A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault and robbery Friday evening.

a peterborough man already on probation is now facing new charges, including robbery with violence and assault with a weapon (photo via instagram @peterboroughpolice)

Peterborough Police say officers were called to the area of Brock Street and Chambers Street at approximately 4:15 pm on Friday, July 10, after receiving a report of an assault in progress.

When officers arrived, they learned a victim had allegedly been assaulted with a piece of wood. Police say the suspect had left the area before officers arrived, but a description of the individual was shared with officers in the area.

A man matching the description was later located near Murray Street and arrested.

Through the investigation, police say it was determined that the suspect had also taken property from the victim during the assault.

A 28-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with assault with a weapon, robbery with violence, and four counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on July 11.

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Selwyn Man Facing Charges After Police say he Drove Impaired, Assaulted his Partner and Spit at Officers

A 34-year-old Selwyn man is facing multiple charges following a reported intimate partner assault and impaired driving investigation Friday night.

Selwyn Man facing numerous charges after police say he drove impaired, assaulted his partner and then spit at officers (photo via instagram @peterboroughpolice)

Peterborough Police say officers were called shortly after midnight on Friday, July 10, after receiving a report from a victim who said they had been assaulted by their partner while inside a vehicle.

Police say the vehicle was believed to be in the downtown area. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle near Rubidge Street and Parkhill Road, where they spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment.

During the investigation into the reported intimate partner violence incident and suspected impaired operation, police say the accused became uncooperative and spat at officers.

A 34-year-old Selwyn man was arrested and charged with spousal assault, assaulting a peace officer, operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80, and operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on July 11.

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Break-Ins at Two Peterborough Businesses Believed to be Connected

Police are investigating two early morning break-ins that happened about an hour apart and are asking for the public's help to identify three suspects.

peterborough police are looking for suspects after two early morning break-ins that occured on friday (screenshot from peterborough police youtube video)

Peterborough Police say officers responded to two commercial break-ins during the early morning hours of Friday, July 10, and investigators believe the incidents are connected.

The first happened at about 1 am at a gas station on Highway 7 near Brown Line. After arriving at the scene and confirming no one was inside the building, officers reviewed security footage that showed a red SUV pulling up to the business. Police say three people got out of the vehicle, smashed a window, entered the store and left with two storage totes filled with items.

About an hour later, at approximately 2 am, officers were called to a convenience store in the Park Street South and Braidwood Avenue area. According to police, security video shows the same type of red SUV arriving before two suspects smashed their way into the business and fled with storage totes of merchandise.

Police have released descriptions of the three suspects:

• Suspect 1: Believed to be a white male, about 5-foot-10, wearing black Nike joggers, black Jordan sneakers, a black balaclava and red gloves. Police say this person was driving the SUV.

• Suspect 2: Believed to be a white male, about 6 feet tall, wearing a black sweatsuit, black balaclava, black leather gloves and grey Adidas sneakers. Police say this suspect was carrying a sledgehammer.

• Suspect 3: Believed to be a white male, about 6 feet tall, wearing a black zippered hoodie, green camouflage cargo shorts over black pants, black boots, a camouflage balaclava and black gloves.

Investigators believe the two break-ins are connected. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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Peterborough Man Arrested in East City After Exposing Himself Outside of Home

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges after police say a series of concerning incidents involving a neighbour led to an arrest.

a peterorough man ws arrested near mark and hunter streets in east city this week after police say he was exposing himself outside a home and causing a disturbance

According to the Peterborough Police Service, officers were contacted on July 8th, after a resident reported concerning behaviour from a neighbour.

Police say video evidence was reviewed showing several incidents that occurred during the early morning hours of July 7th. The incidents reportedly included the accused knocking on the victim’s windows, yelling and exposing his genitals toward the home.

Officers later located the suspect in the area of Hunter Street and Mark Street and took him into custody. During a search following the arrest, police say cocaine was located and seized.

A 36-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with indecent act, possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) and disobeying an order of court.

Police say the accused was already bound by a court order requiring him to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court today.

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Peterborough Police Issue Fraud Warning after 77-Year-Old Resident Scammed

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a resident was scammed out of almost $8,000.

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The 77-year-old victim was initially contacted on April 16 by an unknown number with the female caller identifying themselves as being from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The caller provided a badge number and indicated that the victim was in trouble because of the contents of a package that had been intercepted while it was being imported.

Over the next two days the caller convinced the victim to get money from their bank and deposit it to an account through a Bitcoin ATM. The victim was also told they would get the money back once the issued was cleared up. They further asked the victim to withdraw as much money as possible over the weekend for payment on April 20. At that point, the victim realized they should contact police. 

Safety Tips:

• Be very suspicious of unsolicited calls from unfamiliar numbers

• Government and law enforcement agencies will never ask you to pay to resolve a situation

• Scammers and fraudster will often be very aggressive and rely on creating a sense of urgency for you to respond and act.  It is important to resist the urgency and speak to a trusted friend or family member to get a second opinion.

If you believe you have been the victim of a fraud, please report it to your local police service. Find more information here: peterboroughpolice.com/fraud

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Woman Killed and Man Seriously Injured in Hit and Run Near Bobcaygeon

An 86-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a collision on County Road 36 that left a 19-year-old woman dead and her boyfriend seriously injured.

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The collision occurred on 36 near Moon Line Road Wednesday afternoon at around 1 p.m.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while the man was airlifted to a Toronto hospital.

Officers were able to locate the drive and charged Carl Lee, 86, of Bobcaygeon with failing to stop after an accident resulting in death and failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm.

He has a November court date.

A GoFundMe campaign has since been launched for the victims’ families by Kim Wilson.

The victims are identified as Alana Lowey, 19, and Aiden Vella, 19.

“On September 25, 2024, Alana Lowey and Aiden Vella were walking together down highway 36, just outside of Bobcaygeon,” the post states. “They were happy and carefree until they were struck by a car and their entire world changed. Alana unfortunately did not survive the accident and Aiden was airlifted to hospital where it is expected he will be ok.”

The GoFundMe page also states Alana came to Bobcaygeon two months ago from Saskatchewan.

“She thought life was just beginning for her. Now there will be expenses that will be difficult for her family to incur to have her returned to Saskatchewan. Aiden will also need help financially as he recovers.”

As of midday Friday, the campaign has raised more than $4,700 of its $15,000 target.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Weapons and Drug Trafficking

Peterborough Police say they seized drugs and a machete during the arrest of a 33-year-old man wanted for weapons offences late Wednesday afternoon.

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At about 4 p.m., officers with the Intelligence, Crime Analyst, Asset Forfeiture, and Drug Units spotted a man, in the downtown, that was wanted on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and failure to comply with an undertaking.

The Emergency Response Team took the man into custody.

During the arrest, officers say they seized:

• 92.4 grams of cocaine

• 90 grams of fentanyl

• 18 hydromorphone pills

• machete

• cash

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further 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 - Opioid (other than heroin) - Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (other than heroin) - Dilaudid

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

He was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Peterborough Police Seek Suspects in Shooting

Peterborough Police say it is looking for two, possibly three, suspects after a shooting Wednesday evening that’s being investigated as an attempted murder.

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The shooting took place in the area of George Street North and Parkhill Road just before 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Police say witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots.

With the help of the K-9 Unit, police searched the area but were unable to find the suspects.

A Scarborough male, 17, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

He was then taken to a Toronto-area hospital and is now listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Police add the connection between the suspects and victim is not fully clear, however it is believed to be related to the drug subculture.

"At this time, we are actively following up on investigative leads and searching for the suspects. We are asking anyone with information to come forward, and if not comfortable speaking directly to the police, then to do so anonymously through Crime Stoppers,” said Chief Stuart Betts.

“These events are absolutely concerning and strike at the feelings of safety for everyone in our community. Although little comfort, we have information to believe that this was another targeted incident, and once again, we believe the illicit drug trade is at the heart of it. I have said many times, where there are illicit drugs, violence is likely to follow.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 extension 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.

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Teen accused of calling in last week’s bomb threat at Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Police have arrested a teenage girl in connection with a bomb threat called into Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) last week.

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At around 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 31, police report that PRHC received several threatening phone calls. According to police, one of those calls was a bomb threat.

Through investigation, police report officers determined the threat was not credible and was made by someone in another community.

Police state officers and hospital security also conducted a safety search of the building and cleared it several hours later.

On Nov. 4, London police arrested a London resident on behalf of Peterborough Police.

A 16-year-old female is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

She was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 27. 

Under the Youth Justice Code, her name cannot be released.

Peterborough Police Recover U-Haul Van Used In Break and Enter; Suspect Remains At Large

Peterborough Police Service has recovered the U-Haul vehicle in connection with a break-and-enter early Tuesday morning. 

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

A citizen noticed the van in the Bethune Street and Dublin Street area and informed the police.

The suspect has not been located as the investigation is ongoing according to the police.

At roughly 1 a.m., officers were reported a break-and-enter in the Parkhill Road East and Auburn Street area. Officers discovered that someone had entered the store, taken a few items and left in a U-Haul vehicle.

The suspect was described to police as:

• Male

• Thin build 

• Unshaven 

• Black jacket

• Light coloured hood

• Dark grey track pants 

• White shoes with a red diamond pattern on the back heels 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.