Peterborough Police Warn Public Of Taxi Scam Involving Stolen Cards
/The Peterborough Police Service is a public warning after multiple reports of a scam involving a fake taxi.
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Woman Taken to Toronto Hospital After Suffering Non-Life-Threatening Injuries From Two Gunshot Wounds; Suspect Remains at Large
/The Peterborough Police Service is searching for a suspect after a shooting which led to a woman suffering non-life-threatening injuries from two gunshots on early Saturday morning.
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Just after midnight, a woman attended Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) with two gunshot wounds. She was flown to a Toronto hospital for treatment.
The Peterborough Police believe this to be a targeted incident.
On Monday morning, Peterborough Police stated they are still continuing their investigation and said further information will be released when available.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Who Assaulted and Robbed a Woman On the Street
/The Peterborough Police Service is seeking a man who committed a street-level robbery and assault on a woman on Thursday night.
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At roughly 9:45 p.m., officers were called to the Romaine Street and Park Street North area. A 30-year-old woman had been walking on the path when a man tried to grab her backpack. A struggle ensued and the woman was punched in the face. A passing vehicle stopped to help and the suspect ran southbound on the path.
The suspect was described to police as:
While male, approximately 5'10"
Thin face with sunken cheeks
Black hoodie
Dark track pants
Small backpack
Black Ball Cap
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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Boston Man Charged With Fraud Through Rental Scams On Facebook Marketplace In Peterborough
/22-year-old Boston man Nigel Chiwara is facing fraud charges in connection with a rental scam in Peterborough.
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On Monday, the Peterborough Police Fraud Unit were reported two incidents of fraud through a rental scam. Both times, the victim responded to an ad for an apartment on Facebook Marketplace. They were given a tour of the apartment in the Brock Street and Reid Street area and sent roughly $1,000 each to secure the same apartment.
Once the payment was made, the potential landlord stopped contact with the victims and they were never given access to the apartment. Officers attended the apartment and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Fraud Under $5,000 X2
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court July 23.
The Peterborough Police Service is releasing the suspect’s name in this case since they believe there are more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police Service Detective Constable Ryan Black at 705-876-1122 x214 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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Peterborough Woman Allegedly Causes Collision After Driving Impaired; Several People Treated By Medical Staff
/An 18-year-old Peterborough woman is facing impaired driving charges after a collision Tuesday night.
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At roughly 9:30 p.m., officers were reported to a two-vehicle collision at Monaghan Road and Bolivar Street. Officers noticed signs of impairment during a conversation with one of the drivers. That driver and a passenger were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. Three others in the second vehicle were assessed by EMS at the scene.
The woman was arrested and charged with the following:
Operation While Impaired - Alcohol
Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
Disobey Stop Sign - Fail to Stop (Highway Traffic Act)
Novice Driver - BAC Above Zero (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
She was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court July 23.
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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17-Year-Old Youth Arrested After Allegedly Hitting a Woman With a Phone and Uttered Threats With a Toy Gun
/A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing assault charges including uttering threats with a toy gun after an incident Monday evening.
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At roughly 6:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence and learned that a woman had been struck by a phone. A gun had been pointed at her and she had been verbally threatened. Officers entered the home and located the suspect and took him into custody. The weapon was located on the property and was determined to be a toy gun.
The male was arrested and charged with:
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Assault with A Weapon
Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 11, 2024.
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Peterborough Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Items From a Parked Car
/A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing theft charges from a parked vehicle after an incident early Monday morning.
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At roughly 3:30 a.m., Police received a report of an unknown man entering a vehicle in the Firwood Crescent and Weller Street area. They located a man matching the description given and took him into custody.
During a search after arrest, officers located a hammer, a box cutter, along with multiple cards belonging to another person.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle
Trespassing at Night
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Monday.
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Peterborough Faces Several Assault Charges After Allegedly Choking a Woman In Domestic Disturbance
/A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges following a domestic incident Thursday night.
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At roughly 11:20 p.m., officers were called to a residence about a disturbance. They learned that the suspect had allegedly choked, pushed and verbally threatened a woman. He then shoved, kicked and verbally threatened a male member of the family who tried to intervene before leaving the area. The suspect returned to the residence a short time later and was taken into custody.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Assault – Spousal
Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal
Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke – Spousal
Assault
Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.
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Peterborough Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving Stolen Vehicle As Prohibited Driver and Fleeing Police
/A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Wednesday evening.
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At roughly 7:20 p.m., officers at Beavermead Park noticed a suspicious vehicle. As the vehicle left the parking lot it failed to stop for a red light according to a police report.
Officers activated their emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle took off. They did not pursue it and learned that it had been reported stolen in Lindsay.
Shortly after, officers spotted the vehicle again heading west on Lansdowne Street when it ran a second red light at Lock Street. The vehicle turned onto Morrow Street and then Sherburne Street, where the driver jumped out of the vehicle and started running through backyards before surrendering to police. The man was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, it was further learned that the man was a prohibited driver.
The man arrested and charged with:
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
Flight from peace officer
Dangerous operation
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
Red light - fail to stop X2
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Thursday.
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Etobicoke Man Faces Impaired Driving Charges After Speeding and Squealing Tires In North End
/A 28-year-old Etobicoke man is facing several vehicular charges, including impaired driving, after a Monday evening incident.
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At roughly 6:40 p.m., officers received several reports of a vehicle speeding and squealing tires in the area of Olympus Avenue and Royal Drive.
They located a vehicle matching the description given to the police. When officers tried to approach the suspect, the vehicle pulled away from the curb, drove erratically and was observed speeding through a school zone.
The officer activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. They noticed signs of impairment upon speaking with the driver.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Dangerous operation
Drive motor vehicle- no licence (Highway Traffic Act)
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor License Control Act)
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)
