Fergus Man Charged With Stunt Driving After Going 92 KM/H In 50 Zone

A 31-year-old Fergus man is facing a stunt-driving charge after a traffic stop, when he was going 42 km/hr over the limit on Tuesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 9:30 am, officers on general patrol in the Water Street and Marina Boulevard area stopped a vehicle clocked at travelling 92 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone.

The man was charged with stunt driving, had their driver’s license suspended for 30 days and had the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

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Peterborough Women Arrested On Impaired Driving Charge After Striking Pole and Rolled Over Vehicle

A 49-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after a single-vehicle collision on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street and Ford Street for a vehicle that had struck a pole and rolled. Officers saw that Peterborough Fire was extracting the woman and two dogs from the vehicle with no injuries. In speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. The area was closed while officers investigated.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 14.

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Peterborough Police Make Three Impaired Driving Arrests Over Weekend

Three Peterborough men were arrested for impaired driving in separate incidents over the weekend.

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A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a concerned resident called police.

At roughly 10 pm on Saturday, officers were called to Carnegie Avenue and Heritage Trail area about a driver slumped over the wheel of a vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver and took him into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, they seized an open bottle of liquor.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation While Impaired - Alcohol And Drugs

• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

• Having Care Or Control Of A Motor Vehicle With Open Container Of Liquor (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 7.

A 20-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man is facing several charges after an incident early Sunday morning.

At approximately 5 a.m., officers were called to the area of Fisher Drive and Harper Drive about a vehicle in the middle of the road. Upon arrival, officers located the driver asleep at the wheel with the brakes activated. The officers attempted to speak with the driver, who struck the officers and attempted to accelerate away, colliding with a police vehicle. The officer drew their Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW); however, the man continued to resist and the CEW was deployed.  Officers gained control of the suspect and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Assault a Peace Officer

• Resist Peace Officer

• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 14.

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after a report of a suspicious vehicle at a business.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle that had been in the parking lot of a business on Erskine Avenue for several hours running. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver and noticed signs of impairment. However, the driver refused to comply with the demand for a roadside test.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Failure Or Refusal To Comply With Demand

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 14.

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Dangerous Offender Escapes Prisoner's Box and Assaults Crown Attorney During Court Proceeding

A 30-year-old man in court for a dangerous offender hearing is facing an assault charge against a Crown attorney, despite being in shackles, escaped the prisoner’s box and made their attack during court proceedings at the Superior Court (470 Water St.) on Feb. 17.

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At approximately 11:20 am, the accused, who was in leg shackles, jumped out of the prisoner box and assaulted the Crown Attorney. Special Constables in the courtroom quickly subdued the prisoner and took him into custody. He was returned to the Central East Correctional Centre. The Crown Attorney did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, a Judge’s Order was obtained to bring the male back to court on Wednesday, at which time he was charged with assault.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

“As the organization responsible for courtroom safety, the issue of the prisoner box in this courtroom has been an ongoing concern,” said Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service. I have expressed my concern about the court facilities here on more than one occasion. Collectively, we are pleased that a temporary remedy, in the form of a box with plexiglass has been agreed upon, it is, nevertheless, concerning that an incident such as this was able to happen before this action was taken. I am pleased that our Special Constables, performing court security, were able to intervene and gain control of the individual before any serious injury occurred.”

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Theft at a North-End Business

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a north-end Peterborough business on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:30 p.m., officers were at the business conducting a follow-up on a previous unrelated incident. While there, they were made aware of a theft in progress at the front of the store. Officers located a suspect matching the description given to police in the parking lot.  The suspect attempted to flee and ran into traffic while trying to discard items.  The officers stopped traffic and took the suspect into custody. During a search after the arrest, officers retrieved the stolen items and also found several cards with magnetic strips.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000

• Failure to comply with release order

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: that he must reside with his surety and to not possess any cards with a magnetic data strip.  

They are being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Found Asleep In Vehicle Buried In a Snowbank

A 37-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after his vehicle was found in a snowbank with him sleeping inside on Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 8:45 a.m., a concerned resident called police about a vehicle in a snowbank in the Lily Lake Road and Dolman Street area.  Officers located the vehicle — which was still running — and the driver asleep inside. Officers woke the driver and observed additional signs of impairment. He was taken into custody, and during a search after arrest, officers seized 0.4 g of cocaine.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

• Driver fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic Act)

• Careless driving (Highway Traffic Act)

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

• Fail to surrender insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on April 7.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Break-and-Enter Charge After Being Inside Residence While Unpermitted

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges, including break and enter, after an incident on Monday night.

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At roughly 8:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the Clonsilla Avenue and Charlotte Street area about an unwanted man. Officers learned that the man was not supposed to be in the residence.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

• Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition to not have any contact with the people in the residence and not to attend the residence.

The man is being held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Threatening to Kill a Woman and Attempted to Enter House With a Sword

A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after making a death threat at a woman and attempting to enter a house with a sword on Sunday evening.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m., several 9-1-1 calls were received about a disturbance in the Stewart Street and Wolfe Street area. A man had been threatening to kill a woman, throwing rocks at a window, kicking at a door and trying to enter the home with a sword. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and ordered him to the ground. He was taken into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Utter threats

• Mischief under $5,000

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

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

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35-Year-Old Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault With a Weapon After An Incident Thursday

A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after an incident involving a bat Thursday afternoon.

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At approximately 4 p.m. on Feb. 19, officers were called to an apartment building on Romaine Street between Aylmer Street and Park Street about a man with a bat causing a disturbance in a hallway and stairwell. Upon arrival, officers learned that when several tenants spotted the man in the hallway, he charged at them and struck an apartment door as they retreated to safety.  Officers further learned that the man had returned to his apartment and was refusing to come out.

No one was injured and officers were able to evacuate several adjoining apartments and secure the building.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers, with a warrant in hand, went to enter the apartment when the suspect exited. He was taken into custody.

As a result, a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant for assault and utter threats cause bodily harm and further charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Mischief Under $5,000 x2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Feb. 20.

The road was closed for several hours for the investigation.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Impaired Driving After Almost Striking Pedestrian With Vehicle

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1 p.m., a concerned resident called about a vehicle southbound on George Street that was following another vehicle closely and, at one point, almost struck a pedestrian. General patrol officers located the vehicle in the George Street and Hunter Street area and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, they noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.

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