Peterborough Police Service Focusing On Speed Enforcement For August

Traffic Unit officers are prioritizing speed enforcement as this month’s focus reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Wednesday.

“Speeding is a serious risk to public safety, for the people in a vehicle, other motorists and pedestrians of all ages,” said Sergeant Jeff Chartier of the Traffic Services Unit. “Statistics from the Ministry of Transportation show that speed-related collisions accounted for almost 18% per cent of fatalities on Ontario roads in 2022.”

Speeding Ticket/Fine Information:

• Schedule 1: Regular Roadway

• Schedule 2: Increased fines for Construction & Community Safety Zones

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Peterborough Man Wanted on Warrants Faces Several Charges From Saturday Incident

A 28-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants is facing several new charges after an incident early Saturday morning.

At aroughly 12:25 a.m., general patrol officers in the George Street and King Street area spotted the man wanted on warrants running away from the area. Officers we able to catch up to him at the end of King Street and Water Street.

They advised the man he was under arrest on outstanding warrants for uttering threats, dangerous operation, stunt driving, failing to comply with release order.  The suspect attempted to resist arrest, screaming and striking out at officers as he was taken into custody. 

The man was arrested on his warrants and further charged with:

• Assault with intent to resist arrest

• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court 

The suspect is bound by a release order with the following conditions to reside with their surety every night and to remain in their residence between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Saturday.

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48-Year Old Peterborough Man Facing Domestic Assault Charges

A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a domestic incident late Thursday afternoon.

Just before 6 p.m., an officer observed a domestic occurrence in Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area1. They saw a man screaming at a woman and then striking her with his hand. The victim received minor injuries but did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, the man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear in court on August 15.

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Peterborough Officer Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Involved In Collision; Man Charged With Failure To Stop

An officer was sent to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) after suffering minor injuries from a collision in the Charlotte Street and Rubridge Street area on Thursday at midnight, reported by the Peterborough Police Service.

The officer was in their cruiser and was struck after entering the intersection. The police vehicle spun and was contacted into a nearby pole. The collision was captured on the in-car camera.

A Peterborough man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

•  Red light – fail to stop.

The officer was later released from PRHC after being treated for his injuries. The cruiser sustained heavy damage and has been removed from service.

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Peterborough Priest Charged With Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference

Roman Catholic priest Father Neil Pereira has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference, reported by the Peterborough Police Services on Wednesday.

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Investigators with the Peterborough Police Services and Sexual Offences Unit laid the charges against the 33-year-old man.

Sexual Interference is when a person, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years according to the police. 

The accused is an ordained Priest with the Catholic Church and has been working in the City of Peterborough since late 2022.

Investigators are in contact with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough and are cooperating with Investigators.

Police released the identity of the accused as the nature of the offences could lead to other possible victims.

Pereira is appearing in court on August 8. No additional information is being released at this time, as this matter is now before the Courts.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Constable Jacob Donnelly at extension 705-876-1122 ext. 335, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Peterborough Police Make Arrests On Three Separate Assault Cases On Tuesday

Peterborough Police Service has reported and arrested three suspects involved in three separate assault charges that were allegedly committed on Tuesday.

A 51-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident on Tuesday evening.

Officers were reported a domestic incident on Dublin Street. The victim had been physically assaulted and required treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

After the investigation, a 51-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

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A 41-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges from a Brock Street incident Tuesday evening.

Officers responded to an assault on Brock Street in the area of George Street. Upon arrival, police learned that a resident in the area was upset noise levelsfrom a group at a nearby parking lot. The victim was assaulted, requiring medical attention and further assessment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm 

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges following a Tuesday night incident.

On Tuesday around 6:30 p.m., a female attempted to stop a male from shoplifting at a Lansdowne Street West local business. The male struck the female in the face with brass knuckles that ledt to other shoppers intervening.

After investigation, a 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court August 15.

26-Year Old Man Facing Several Charges After Two Break and Enters

A 26-year-old Peterborough man has been given several charges after two break and enters on Monday.

On Monday morning, officers received a break-and-enter call from a Goodfellow Road and Clonsilla Avenue area business. A police investigation determined that $7,500 worth of items were taken.

Later that afternoon, officers received a second break-and-enter report to a Kingsway business.

An officer on general patrol located the man responsible for both break and enters later in the day. The suspect was found with possession of items from each business.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief - obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

• Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence

• Theft Over $5000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused is being held in custody and is appearing in court on Tuesday.

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Man In Stable Condition After Suffering Stabbing Injuries From Saturday Night Incident

A man is in stable condition after being stabbed in the Murray Street and Stewart Street area reported by the Peterborough Police Service on Monday.

At roughly 7:56 p.m. on Saturday, Police received reports of the stabbing and located the victim. He was transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment and required surgery.

Police are currently investigating the incident.

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

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21-Year-Old Peterborough Man Faces Multiple Charges For Drug Trafficking

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges for drug trafficking after an investigation the spanned several months.

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At roughly 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police with the Peterborough Police Drug Unit spotted the suspect in the Aylmer Street and Charlotte Street area. He was taken into custody without incident. 

Officers executed a search warrant at a Stewart Street residence and seized the following:

• 232 grams of cocaine

• 360 grams of ecstasy

• 25 grams psilocybin

• 14,400 milligrams of marijuana products

• A small quantity of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

• Over $5,000 in Canadian currency

The suspect was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (Psilocybin)

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (Ecstasy)

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking - (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The suspect is bound by a probation order with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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25-Year-Old Man Faces a Dozen Charges After Multiple Incidents At Two Businesses

A 23-year-old Peterborough man is facing a dozen charges from several incidents at two local businesses over the past two weeks.

At roughly 5 p.m. on Wednesday, officers attended a Parkway and Lansdowne Street area business, following up on several reports of thefts and robbery where reports of pepper spray and a knife were brandished on two occasions. 

Shortly after the officers left, the Loss Prevention Officer for the business reported that the suspect returned to another business and left with items without paying. 

Officers returned and located a suspect in a back parking lot in the Lansdowne Street and High Street area. The suspect started to run as officers approached but was quickly apprehended and taken the suspect into custody. A search of the area between where the suspect was arrested and the business turned up two stolen items. 

As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

Tuesday incident:

• Theft under $5000

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

Wednesday incident:

• Theft under $5000

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

July 10 incident:

• Robbery with Theft

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

June 29 incident:

• Robbery with Theft

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and not attend the businesses involved in these incidents.  

They are being held in custody and scheduled to appear in court for Wednesday.

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