North York Woman Charged With Arson In West End Business Fire From March

A 29-year-old North York woman is facing an arson charge after a fire in a west-end Peterborough business on March 2.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Peterborough Police determined the fire was set deliberately at roughly 5 a.m. in the Lansdowne Street and Brealey Drive area.

Upon arrival, they learned that the front window had been smashed and a fire set. No one was injured were reported.  A suspect was seen leaving the area in a dark sedan.

After a four-month investigation by Peterborough Police, officers with the Investigative Services Division executed a search warrant at a North York residence on Thursday and made an arrest.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Arson, Disregard for Human Life

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Oshawa Teen Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Stealing a Vehicle and Crashing It

A 13-year-old Oshawa male is facing a number of charges after an incident Tuesday morning.

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At roughly 6:45 a.m., officers were called about a vehicle stolen from a residence in the Arndon Avenue and Monaghan Road area and a bicycle left in its place. 

An officer on general patrol spotted the vehicle at a traffic light on Lansdowne Street. When the officer activated the emergency lights, the vehicle took off through the red light at a high rate of speed. The officer followed but the pursuit was called off for safety reasons and officers lost sight of the vehicle.

Police received a call shortly after regarding a collision at the corner of Highway 7 and Lansdowne Street. Officers attended and noticed a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle upside down in the ditch. They were directed to the driver who was sitting nearby. As the driver was assessed by EMS at the scene, officers learned that there were two warrants out for his arrest.

As a result of the investigation, a 13-year-old Oshawa male was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

• Dangerous operation

• Flight from peace officer

• Theft of Motor Vehicle

• Fail to Comply with Sentence

Highway Traffic Act Charges

• Drive motor vehicle - no licence

• Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform stunt - Excessive speed

• Red light - fail to stop X2

• Drive wrong way - divided highway

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

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Police Seeking Suspect Involved In Downtown Peterborough Break and Enter

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a break and enter to a business early Monday morning.

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When officers arrived on the business scene on Hunter Street West near Aylmer, they learned that someone had entered the business and ransacked the place. The left with about $34,000 in merchandise, computers, studio lighting, audio equipment, gym equipment and items used by the business. 

Through investigation, a suspect was identified and is described as:

• White male

• Thin build

• Wearing black hoodie with “American” up the back and “Eagle” on the hood, black pants, black sneakers with white soles

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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Motorcyclist Charged After Causing Collision From Unsafe Left Turn

A 52-year-old motorcyclist has been charged with making an unsafe left turn under the Highway Traffic Act after a collision Sunday evening.

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At roughly 7:15 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of Hunter Street and Queen Street to investigate a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle.  

The motorcyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. 

The area was closed during the investigation and reopened around 9 p.m.

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Peterborough Police Release New Photos of Bank Robbery Suspect From Friday

Peterborough Police Service has released new photos of a bank robbery suspect where the incident occurred at roughly 3:40 p.m. last Friday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The suspect is described as:

• White male

• 40-50 years old

• Tall, thin build

• Wearing during the incident: white plaid shirt, black pants, dark beanie with visor, sunglasses, medical mask, black shoes, white vinyl gloves

• Wearing after the incident: navy/black t-shirt, green cargo shorts, grey ball cap, black shoes with white soles and possibly a yellow and pink backpack

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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Investigation Continues From Body Found at Parking Garage; Death Currently Not Considered Suspicious Police Say

The Peterborough Police Service continues to assist the Coroner in the investigation of a recent sudden death at a downtown parking garage from Saturday.

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At roughly 1:10 p.m., officers were made aware of a body in the creek in the area of Charlotte Street and the King Street garage.

At this time, the circumstances around the death are not considered suspicious. Police are not searching for any suspects and there is no threat to public safety due to 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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Peterborough Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Stabbing Another Woman At Millennium Park

A 45-year-old Peterborough woman faces several charges after an incident at Millennium Park in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.

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At roughly 3 p.m., officers were called to the park about a disturbance. They learned that a woman had been stabbed by another woman. A woman matching the description of the suspect was located in the area and taken into custody. 

During a search after arrest, officers located five knives on the suspect. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

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

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Two Peterborough People Facing Drug Charges After Woman Passed Out In Vehicle With a Dog

Two Peterborough people are facing various drug charges each after an incident early Monday morning.

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At roughly 6 a.m., officers were called to the area of Middlefield Road and Crystal Drive about a woman passed out in a vehicle and the vehicle windows smashed. 

Officers located three people and a dog in the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

A 33-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

It was further learned that a second person in the car was wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. 

A 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin)

During a search after arrest, officers located a small quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Both of the accused were released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 3.

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VIDEO: Peterborough Police Save Man Attempting to Jump From Bridge

Peterborough Police had stopped a man who was attempting to jump off a bridge on Monday night.

Warning: The following is footage of an actual incident, it may be disturbing to some viewers.

At roughly 11 p.m., officers on general patrol were stopped by a concerned resident after they spotted a man on the Lansdowne Street bridge near River Road who looked as though he was going to jump from the bridge.

Officers initially searched the area including using the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) without any luck in locating the man. However, while the RPAS was still up, the man returned to the bridge and was attempting to climb over the railing. 

An officer approached the man and grabbed the back of his shirt. The man appeared to be very impaired and continually resisted the officers attempts to get him away from the railing.  When the officer successfully removed him away from the railing, he continued to resist the officers and try to go back to the edge. After a brief struggle, he was placed in an ambulance and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for assessment. There were no injuries to anyone involved.

“These calls aren’t easy. They don’t get measured in crime statistics and they don’t get measured as things the police do every day but sometimes a police officer is what’s needed in a situation where the difference between life and death is just a few feet,” said Chief Stuart Betts. “I am thankful for the concerned citizen who took the time to recognize and call 9-1-1 to report a person in distress, and I am grateful for the quick actions by our officers.”

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Bank Robbery Suspect Sought by Peterborough Police Service

Peterborough Police are seeking a suspect on the loose from a bank robbery and are investigating.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 3:40 p.m. on Friday, officers were called to the bank in the Chemong Road and Wolsely Street area. Officers learned that a man had entered the bank, threatened to burn it down and demanded money. The man was given some cash before he fled. Through investigation, it was learned that the suspect had changed his clothes behind another store and left the area. 

The suspect is described as (images below during incident and after changing clothes)

• White male

• 40-50 years old

• Tall, thin build

• Wearing during the incident: white plaid shirt, black pants, dark beanie with visor, sunglasses, medical mask, black shoes, white vinyl gloves

• Wearing after the incident: navy/black t-shirt, green cargo shorts, grey ball cap, black shoes with white soles and possibly a yellow and pink backpack

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

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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