Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend's House, Assaults Her & Takes Their 2 Year Old Child (Child Has Been Found Safe)

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

Domestic Assault

On 30Aug11 at 3:00am, , a 19 year old Peterborough male broke into his ex girlfriend's residence on Park Place, assaulted her and took their 2 year old child.  The male was located and arrested a short time later. The 2 year old child was located unharmed and returned to his mother.  A 19 year old Peterborough male has been charged with assault, break and enter and 3 counts of breach of probation. He was held in custody.

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$63,000 Of Jewelry Stolen During Break-In At Costco

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

Break and enter
 
On 24Aug2011 at approx 0100 am Police responded to an alarm call at Costco. Officers discovered that suspects had broken open a large jewelry case and removed a large assortment of various jewelry worth in excess of $63 000.00.

Items that were taken are as follows:
14 KT White Gold Pendant, 14KT Diamond Earrings,14 KT Diamond Ring,  14 KT Diamond Necklace,  14 KT Diamond 5 Stone Band, Diamond Ring , Platinum Diamond Wedding Set, 14 KT Diamond Solitaire, 14 KT Diamond Ring, 18 KT Round Wedding Set, 14 KT White Gold Diamond Necklace, 14 KT Necklace, Platinum Set, 14 KT Bracelet 7”, Diamond Ring Round, Diamond Trinity, 0.98 ct Stud Earring, 18 KT Diamond Earring, 18 KT Pink Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, 18 KT Diamond Round Ring, 18 KT White Gold Diamond Stud, 14 KT Diamond Hoop Earrings , 14 KT Diamond Solitaire Ring.

The investigation is continuing.

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Police Remind You To Keep Your Residences Secure After A Series Of Break And Enters

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


Break, Enter & Thefts
 
Sometime between 11:30 pm on August 26th, 2011 and 7:00 am on the 27th unknown person(s) entered an insecure residence on Ravenwood Drive, Peterborough.  The resident reported  the break-in during the morning when her purse was discovered in the laneway, with approximately $30.00 stolen.
 
Also over night on August 26th-27th between  11:00 pm and 3:00 am a Cottonwood Drive residence was entered via a sliding kitchen window.  Once inside, the culprit(s) stole the homeowners wallet and an iPod.  The approximate value of theft was $250.00.
 
During the course of investigating the Cottonwood Drive incident, police came upon two Maple Crescent residences that had entry attempted through side windows.  At both of these locations the window screens were forced but the windows were secure, preventing entry.
 
The police are asking any one with information to contact 705-876-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
 
Police would also like to remind everyone to be mindful of keeping their residences secure.  Break-ins and Thefts similar to these occurrences can happen very quickly, and at all hours of the day.  Further, if you observe any suspicious person, or activity in your neighbourhood please contact police immediately.

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Two More Cowards Charged After Assaulting Their Girlfriends

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(EDITOR'S NOTE: virtually everyday, these types of domestics turn up in police reports)

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

1. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend.
 
On the 25th of August at approximately 645 pm police responded to a domestic at a McDonnel Street address.  The female victim was observed to be bleeding from the nose when police arrived.  Investigation revealed that her 49 yr old boyfriend had punched her, hit her over the head with a folding chair and threatened to kill her.  The male was arrested at the scene and has been held in custody for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The victim did not require medical attention.
 
2. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend arrested in Oshawa.
 
On the 24th of August 2011 a female attended Durham Regional Police to report an assault that occurred in Peterborough at her residence on Stewart Street.  The incident had occurred on the 23rd of August.  The information was passed onto Peterborough Lakefield Police to continue the investigation.  The victim and her 39 year old boyfriend had been involved in an argument that resulted in the boyfriend pushing the victim, grabbing her by the throat and kicking her.  She did not require medical attention.  On the 25th of August, the boyfriend was arrested in the Oshawa area and he has been returned to Peterborough for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault and breach of probation.

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A Routine Traffic Stop In Peterborough Leads To 10 Charges

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

Traffic stop leads to arrest:

On the 22nd of August 2011 Peterborough Lakefield Police conducted a routine traffic stop in the area of Reid St. and Sherbrooke St.  The driver of the vehicle attempted to elude detection by giving a false name to the officers.  Investigation quickly revealed the true identity of the driver.  As a result 25 year old Shawn Cromwell of Peterborough has been charged with the following offences:  Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000.00, Possession of Marihuana Under 30 grams, Obstruct Police, Breach of Probation, Drive While Under Suspension, Drive Without a Licence, Use Plates Not Authorized For Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit, Use Validation Not Furnished For Vehicle and Possess Illegal Licence.  Cromwell was held in custody for a bail hearing on the 23rd of August 2011 to begin the process to determine his guilt or innocence.


 
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Two Guys Busted For Street Racing On Monaghan Dispute It On YouTube Seconds Later

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

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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

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[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)

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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

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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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