Crime Report: Man Charged With Impaired & Failing To Remain At Accident; Another Charged After Throwing Roofing Hatchet At TV

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

Impaired Driving - Fail to Remain at Accident
 
On August 19th, 2011 at approximately 8:45 pm the accused, 36 year old Christopher Blackwood of Peterborough, was operating a vehicle on Park St near Stewart Place when he collided with a second vehicle which had been stopped for a red traffic light.  Immediately after the collision Blackwood completed a u-turn and left the area.
 
There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident.
 
Witnesses were able to provide sufficient information to police that lead to the location and arrest of Blackwood at a Stewart St residence.  Blackwood has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Over .08, Fail to Remain at the scene of an accident, Drive while disqualified, Breach of Probation x 2.  Blackwood was held in custody and will appear in court by way of video later this morning to begin the process of determining his innocence or guilt.
 
Mischief & Weapons Charge
 
On August 19th, 2011 at approximately 10:25 am the accused, 38 year old Ronald Martin of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Township, attended a Bethune St address demanding money that was owed to him.  Martin became involved in a dispute with the victim in this matter when the money was not available and told the victim he would be returning to collect.  On his way out of the residence Martin grabbed a roofing hatchet and threw it at the victim's television, smashing the screen.
 
Martin has been charged with Mischief under $5000 and Weapons Dangerous.  He will appear in court by way of video later this morning to begin the process of determining his innocence or guilt.

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Here Are Pictures Of A Man Who Tried To Rob Two Stores & A Person Early Today With A Handgun

[UPDATE: October 17th -- One October 16th, Darrell Kenneth Timothy Snyder, 25, of no fixed address, was arrested in Kingston on three counts of robbery and escorted back to Peterborough and held in custody. He will appear in court later this morning.]

[UPDATE: August 24th -- From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today]

Police are still looking for the man who wanted to rob two stores and a person last Friday. Here is a new image they released today taken from the Mac's Milk robbery attempt (scroll down to read the original release from last week):

Still image from Mac's Milk surveillance video

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Still images from Tim Hortons surveillance videoFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are currently investigating three separate, but linked, robberies which occurred between 4:30 am and 4:45 am on August 19th, 2011.
 
At approximately 4:30 am the male suspect entered the Mac's Milk Convenience Store on King St brandishing a handgun, the male pointed the handgun at the clerk but did not make any demands.  The male fled the store empty-handed and was last seen southbound on Bethune St.

At approximately 4:38 am the same suspect entered the Tim Horton's at Park St and Albert St.  He attempted to get staffs attention but they had observed the handgun and stayed out of eyesight of the male.  Again the male left empty-handed.  He was observed leaving the Tim Horton's lot on a bicycle.
 
At approximately 4:43 am the same suspect confronted a pedestrian at Lafayette Ave and Albert St.  The male pointed the handgun at the victim and made a demand for his property.  The victim did not comply and the suspect left on his bicycle westbound on Chamberlain St from Lafayette Ave.
 

The suspect is described as follows:
 
    • Male
    • White
    • 18-20 years
    • Thin build
    • White shirt with an alien/skull type logo in the centre
    • Black baseball hat with a white emblem, possible "Element" brand logo
    • White board shorts with coloured areas
    • Black skater style shoes
    • Red bandana covering his face
    • White ankle socks
    • Long silver necklace
The bicycle is described as:
 
·         Full size bicycle
·         Approximately 26"
·         18 Speed
·         Dark coloured

There was no theft in any of the incidents and no injuries caused to any of the victims.

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are asking anyone with information to contact 705-876-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Police Make $29,000 Drug Bust Yesterday (Again Express Concern Over Growing Drug Problem In City)

Photo courtesy Peterborough Lakefield Community PoliceFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

On 17 Aug 11, members of the Peterborough Lakefield Police Service Drug Unit conducted a vehicle stop on the Parkway, just north of Crawford Drive.
 
The sole male occupant of the vehicle was arrested and the following items were located and seized from inside of the vehicle:
 
9 ounces of cocaine (253 grams)
124.5 grams marihuana
3 marihuana cigarettes
60 oxycontin pills
and approximately $3000 cash.

The vehicle being used was also seized as offence related property.
 
The total street value of the drugs seized is $29,000.
 
Charged is Kyle Bertrand, 24 years of Peterborough with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone, possession for the purpose of trafficking in marihuana, possession of marihuana and proceeds of crime.
 
Bertrand has been held in custody at this time and will appear in court on 18 Aug 2011.
 
Once again police want to express their concern over the growing drug problems that Peterborough is experiencing. Not only are police making several arrests regarding drug traffickers and users, but on many occasions, the quantities have been substantial.
     
Police are encouraging the public to assist police in dealing with the issues caused by illicit drugs. The public are extra eyes and ears and can report any drug activity or pass along any knowledge of drug activity within our community to the police. Also remember that information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers.
 
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Losers Deliberately Set Fire To Garbage Bins Behind Winners

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

Arson:
 
On the 14th of August 2011 at approximately 3:00 am Police were called to a suspicious fire in behind Winners on the Parkway.  Unknown persons deliberately set fire to several garbage bins located behind the business. Peterborough Fire Department were able to extinguish the fire before any damage could be caused to the building.  Total damage to the garbage bins is estimated at $3000.00. Police are asking anyone with information on this fire to contact Police or Crimestoppers.

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

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

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

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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Police Warn Of Tainted Cocaine In Peterborough

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

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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Vandals Drive Down Peterborough Streets Smashing Car Windows With Golf Clubs

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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