Assault Charge Laid On Peterborough Man For Allegedly Striking His Spouse In the Face

A 44-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after allegedly striking his spouse in the face during a domestic incident on Tuesday afternoon.

At roughly 3:30 p.m., officers were called about a domestic incident where a woman had been taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.  According to a police investigation, a verbal argument had turned physical which resulted in the woman being struck in the face allegedly by the man.

He was charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal

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

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Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Committing a Double-Stabbing Including Murder Near Bus Station On Wednesday Night

Peterborough man and 29-year-old Jesse Rowe has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old Peterborough woman and the attempted murder of a 30-year-old Peterborough man in a Simcoe Street apartment on Wednesday night.

According to Chief Stuart Betts, this is the third homicide in Peterborough since the installation of CCTV in Downtown Peterborough on Jul, 31.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers arrived at the apartment and learned that a male had been seen leaving the area. Both victims were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where the woman was pronounced deceased and the man was transported to a Toronto-area hospital in critical condition.

Through investigation, CCTV cameras in the area and honourable citizens, a suspect was identified according to Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service.

“We had a security guard who did call 911 which is what I expect from our security guards in our community,” he said. “We're certainly grateful for that and we'll continue to rely on the many eyes on our community who will call police and we're certainly thankful for that.”

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers received information that the suspect was spotted in a wooded area near Ashburnham Drive and Maria Street. 

The Emergency Response Team, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Unit, officers from the Investigative Services Unit and an OPP K9 Unit attended the area. Officers learned that two women known to the suspect had been verbally threatened and one attacked with a hatchet according to Betts. The two women were able to escape and were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

Officers continued searching the woods and took two people (a male and a female,) were taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, 29-year-old Jesse Rowe of Peterborough was arrested and charged with:

• Second Degree Murder

• Attempt to Commit Murder

• Assault with a weapon

• Utter threats X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

“Rowe has a lengthy criminal history with Peterborough Police, dating back more than a decade and is currently before the courts on charges of robbery with a weapon and fail to comply with a prohibition order,” said Chief Stuart Betts. “He's also on a number of prohibition orders in relation to the possession of weapons during violent offences.”

Rowe is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He is also bound by seven prohibition orders with regard to firearms, restricted weapons, ammunition and explosives. 

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

The next of kin of the deceased female has been notified and her identity is not being released at the request of the family. 

A 30-year-old Peterborough woman found with the suspect was taken into custody on a warrant for a shoplifting incident on Aug. 27.  In connection with the incident in the woods, the woman was further charged with:

• Utter threats x2

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

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Careless Driving Charge Laid To Woman Allegedly In Connection to Three-Year-Old's Death From March 23 On Woodglade Boulevard

The Peterborough Police Services Traffic Unit has charged a 43-year-old woman with careless driving in connection with a fatal collision on March 23 with the death of a three-year-old girl, announced on Wednesday morning.

FIle photo.

After a five-month investigation, the woman has been charged with:

• Careless driving causing bodily harm or death (Highway Traffic Act - Careless driving causing bodily harm or death (130)(3) Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle or street car on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway and who thereby causes bodily harm or death to any person. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 4, s. 17.)

They are scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 25.

Peterborough Police Service encourages all motorists to exercise due care and attention when on our roadways.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect From Monday Morning Shooting

Peterborough Police Service is searching for a suspect from a shooting early Monday morning.

At roughly 12:22 a.m., officers were called to the area of Rubidge Street and Stewart Street. Officers located the male victim with a leg injury upon arrival. He was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being transferred to a Toronto-area hospital for further treatment. 

An argument had broken out between the men at the time of the incident. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

The suspect was described to police as:

• Black male

• 5'10" – 6’

• Stocky build (180- 200 lbs.)

• Short corn rows

• Thin moustache, well-groomed short beard

• Wearing dark jeans and a black t-shirt

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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46-Year-Old Peterborough Man Wanted On a Warrant Arrested

A 46-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant was arrested Tuesday afternoon as reported by the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 12:38 p.m., an officer was on an unrelated call for service and observed a man walking in the George Street and Rink Street area. The officer recognized him and was aware of his outstanding warrant.

The 46-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and released on an appearance notice. The accused is scheduled for court on Sept. 19, 2023.

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Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges From Monday Evening

A 20-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident Monday evening.

At roughly 7:45 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement in the Water Street and Marina Boulevard area. The officer saw a vehicle speeding and conducted a vehicle stop.

A 20-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

• Stunt Driving (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 19.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Used Bear Spray to Intervene Domestic Argument

Peterborough Police are seeking a man who used bear spray on another man while the latter was involved in a domestic argument with a woman on Friday night.

At roughly 9:27 p.m., officers received reports of an assault in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area. A man and woman were involved in a domenstic arguemtn when a third male intervened and allegedly used bear spray. The male involved in the argument suffered contamination to his face and refused medical attention according to a police press release.

The suspect was described to police as:

• white male

• blonde buzzed hair

• wearing a red t-shirt

Officers, including the K9 unit, searched the area but could not locate the suspect.

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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Peterborough Police Investigating a Man Robbed By Two People; Wallet and Phone Stolen

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a robbery and seeking the suspect that occurred early Friday morning.

File Photo.

At roughly 1 a.m., general patrol officers were flagged down in the King Street and Stewart Street area about an alledged street-level robbery.  The victim had been walking on Hunter Street near Aylmer Street when he was approached by a woman asking for a cigarette. A man approached on a bike and allegedly brandished a knife at the victim.  The pair made off with the victim’s wallet and cell phone. 

The suspects were described to police as:

Suspect one:

• Female

• Long Blonde or Brown hair

• Slim build

Suspect two:

• Male, white

• Mid 30’s

• Goatee

• Wearing a blue hat and a blue sweater

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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Third Arrest Has Been Made From Homicide Incident Of Shawn Singh On July 2 Last Year

Peterborough Police have informed the public that 35-year-old Eduardo ‘Tito’ Silva of Barrie has been arrested in connection with the death of Shawn Singh on July 2 of last year, announced at the Peterborough Police Service station on Thursday afternoon.

Chief Stuart Betts (pictured) outside the Peterborough Police Service Station informing the public of Eduardo’s arrest in Sault ste. Marie. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Silva was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant that was obtained by the Peterborough Police Service. He was arrested following a joint operation between the Peterborough Police Service and Sault Ste. Marie Police Service.

At roughly 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Silva was located and taken into custody after a two-hour stand-off with police at a Sault Ste. Marie residence.

Following his arrest, police obtained search warrants and conducted them at Silva’s Sault Ste. Marie residence.

“The distance between where Silva is accused of committing his crime and where he was ultimately arrested highlights the fact that crimes and those who commit them transcend regional borders and agencies,” said Chief Stuart Betts of the Peterborough Police Service. “We have become increasingly reliant on cooperation of other agencies, to bring a conclusion to such complex investigations that threaten the safety in our communities.”

Eduardo ‘Tito’ Silva remained at large from the July 2 incident. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

In relation to the homicide in Peterborough and as a result of the investigation, Silva is charged with:

• Second-degree murder

• Discharge a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm with intent

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X2

• Firearm while committing an offence

“This arrest was a testament to the quality police work and professionalism of our members and has made our service proud,” said Chief Hugh Stevenson, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. “We’d also like to thank Peterborough Police Service for their hard work and persistence in this case. Together, we were able to get a violent offender off the streets and into custody,”  

Silva was held for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

Singh was shot in the Park Street North and Sherbrooke Street area just after 2 p.m. on July 2.

The 37-year-old succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving measures by civilians, officers, EMS and medical professionals.

Silva was one of three people who were arrested from the incident. 28-year-old Jack Monine of Peterborough and 36-year-old Rebecca Silva were also arrested.

On Sept. 9, Monine was charged with:

• Second-degree murder

• Accessory after the fact to murder

• Fail to comply with probation

On Sept. 9, Rebecca was charged with:

• Manslaughter with a firearm

• Accessory after the fact to murder

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Police Seeking Suspect Involved Alleged Break and Enter and Theft

Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a break and enter incident to a residence in the Brown Street and Monaghan Road area on Friday night.

At roughly 10:15 p.m., officers were called to a break and enter in progress. Upon arrival, No one was at the house and officers heard a noise from the back of the home.  Police suspect the culprit may have fled with an item from a tent in the backyard.

The suspect was described to police as:

• white male

• wearing all black clothing

• black gloves

• approximately 40 years old

Officers, including K9 searched the area, however, the suspect was not located. No injuries were reported.

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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