August 10, 2011

Today In Your Local Crime Report: One Man Busted For Graffiti Spraying, Another For Bear Spraying

August 10, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

Male charged with mischief.

On the 8th of August at approximately 930 pm a security guard working at the construction zone for the Hunter Street bridge observed a suspicious male inside the fenced compound under the bridge. Further investigation revealed the male was spray painting graffiti on the concrete under the bridge. The male was arrested and police were notified. Charged with mischief under $5,000 and trespassing is Drew Glenn, 23 years old of Aylmer St. He was released with a court date of the 25th of August 2011.

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Male arrested for robbery.

On the 7th of August a group of individuals known to each were at a residence on Bethune Street. For reasons unknown, one of the males produced a can of bear spray and confronted the others for money. Some money was obtained and one of the individuals was sprayed with the bear spray. Police were notified and attended, but the suspect had left the residence. On the 9th of August the suspect turned himself in to police. Kenneth Ryan Vilneff, 21 years old of Stewart Street, has been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and assault. He attended court on the 9th of August for a bail hearing.

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August 05, 2011

Peterborough Man Jumps Into River To Evade Police And Swims To Other Side Only To Be Met By Police

August 05, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

Arrest for Obstruct Police

On August 4, 2011 a police officer was in the area of George Street and Charlotte Street when he observed a male on a bicycle go through a red light. The male was stopped and provided his name. While speaking with the officer the male fled on foot. The Canine unit tracked the male to behind the Ministry of Natural Resource building and to prevent apprehension the male jumped into the river. The male swam to the other side where he was arrested by awaiting officers.

Further investigation revealed that the male William Ratt, age 34 years of Easthill Drive was on a conditional sentence order to remain in his residence at all times. Ratt was held in custody for court on August 4, 2011.

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July 31, 2011

Here Is Police Brief On The Bloodied Man On Bike Charged With Carrying Axe In Downtown Peterborough

July 31, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

Update: CTV reports that police believe the blood was the man's own, but that he was intending to hurt someone.

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

Weapons Arrest

On 30Jul11 at approximately 1920 hrs, police on patrol observed a male near George and Hunter Streets. The male was covered in blood and was riding a bicycle and carrying an axe. Police stopped the male and an investigation commenced. As a result of the investigation Lawrence Alfred Carnrite, 41 yrs, of Millbrook, has been charged with weapons dangerous. Carnrite has been held in custody and will appear before the courts on 31Jul11 to begin the process of determining his guilt or innocence.

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July 25, 2011

Police Warn Of Tainted Cocaine In Peterborough

July 25, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

Police have been contacted by Community Agencies in the City as well as sources that are involved in the use of cocaine or close to people using cocaine. Police are being told that at least 8 persons have become ill in the past few weeks after using cocaine and there is a possibility that two persons have succumbed to the illness. At this time Police have not been able to confirm a link between cocaine purchased in our area and the illness but we are concerned and if there is a link established any media release will likely come from our partners at the Public Health Unit. They are aware of our concerns and are doing an investigation into this. In the meantime anyone involved in the use of cocaine in any form needs to be aware of this information and take the proper action. It should be noted that we have seen Levamisole in cocaine in Peterborough in the past. The concern with this common cutting agent is that it can suppress the immune system and in that case people can become very sick from various infections there bodies cannot fight. Levamisole is used by veteranarians as a dewormer and we are not sure at this time the exact reason Traffickers of cocaine use it as a cutting agent. We have received information on people who are involved in trafficking tainted cocaine and have made a recent arrest. The cocaine seized is being taken to Health Canada in order to be tested for any harmful additives.

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July 18, 2011

Dumb and Dumber: Two Men Rob Peterborough Convenience Store, Then Return Two Hours Later

July 18, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

On July 18th, 2011 at approximately 4:00 am two male suspects entered the convenience store located at McDonnel St and Aylmer St in Peterborough. The males were carrying a wooden stick and a metal pipe, they confronted the clerk and demanded cigarettes. Once the males obtained a quantity of cigarettes they fled the area.

Police were contacted and the area was searched with negative results.

At approximately 6:00 am the same two males returned to the store and staff immediately notified the police. As a result of the investigation both males were located, arrested, and charged with Robbery. A search warrant was later executed and the stolen cigarettes were recovered.

Charged with Robbery is 21 year old Joey St Laurent of Peterborough and a 17 year old Peterborough male who's identity can not be disclosed. The males appeared in court today, beginning the process of determining their innocence or guilt.

There were no assaults or injuries during the course of the robbery.

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July 13, 2011

Vandals Drive Down Peterborough Streets Smashing Car Windows With Golf Clubs

July 13, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

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

Damage To Vehicle:

On the 12th of July, sometime between 4:45 am and 5:45 am, suspects drove down several streets in Peterborough and smashed the windows out of 10 vehicles parked on Gilmour Street, High Street, Weller Street, Clearview Drive, Parkhill Road West, Ackerman Road and Foxfarm Road. Investigation determined that the suspects used golf clubs to smash the windows. In some of these incidents witnesses observed the suspects, two males, in a green older model compact vehicle driving away. Total value of the damage is estimated at $8.400.00. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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July 03, 2011

Here Are Some Pictures Of Peterborough Property That Has Been "Tagged"

July 03, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

It would appear gauging from tweets (click here, here and here, for examples) that incidences of "tagging" (a form of graffiti signature) are increasing around Peterborough of late, and these pictures below were sent to us of some property (Green Eyewear and Sullivan's Pharmacy) that has been "tagged". If you know of other businesses and places getting "tagged", email us with info and pics at tips@ptbocanada.com. And if you have any info on who is vandalizing this property, contact Peterborough Lakefield Community Police.

Green Eyewear

Sullivan's Pharmacy

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June 22, 2011

Police Officer Keith Calderwood Is A Huge Part Of Peterborough Community

June 22, 2011/ PTBOCANADA

[UPDATE: June 27, 8:48 a.m. -- Constable Keith Calderwood remains in stable condition and was released from hospital on June 26th.]

[UPDATE: June 24, 9:03 a.m. -- Police say Constable Keith Calderwood remains in stable condition in hospital in Toronto. According to the release: "Keith and his family are coping as best they can considering the circumstances. There has been a great outpouring of concern, prayers and support for Keith and his family and a steady flow of visitors. The Calderwood family are thankful and very appreciative. They ask for privacy during these difficult times and in the best interests of Keith's recovery, they will not be accepting any visitors today.]

[UPDATE: June 23, 6:45 a.m. -- Calderwood is in stable condition and expected to recover. Great news.]

Keith Calderwood, 37, the Peterborough officer shot today in Lindsay in the line of duty, is an active member of the Peterborough community. Calderwood, who has been a police officer here since 2004, is a member of the Pedal for Hope, which he joined after losing his father to cancer. "Helping support children who are fighting cancer just seems to be a proper fit," he has said. Calderwood, who has been part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough, has a wife and three young children. He is also a foster parent, and was a member of one of the teams in the annual United Way hockey game. Calderwood was chosen as one of Peterborough's "Most Fascinating People" last year by local radio station The Wolf 101.5. People have been raving about his impact in the community. Calderwood is expected to recover.