Oshawa Man Faces Multitude of Charges After Shooting Incident; Second Suspect Remains At Large

Twenty-three-year-old Chevron Millwood of Oshawa is facing nine charges in connection with a shooting earlier this month, while a second suspect remains at large, reported Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services Unit officers (with the assistance of the Durham Regional Police Service Tactical Response Team) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Simcoe Street South and Wellington Road area of Oshawa. The suspect was located within the home and taken into custody.

During a search of the residence, officers also seized a loaded firearm found within the suspect’s belongings.

Millwood was arrested and charged with:

• Attempt to Commit Murder Using Firearm x2

• Robbery Using Firearm

• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon x2

• Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition

• Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x2

• Discharge Firearm with Intent

The accused is currently bound by a prohibition order issued in 2024, prohibiting them from possessing any firearm or crossbow, any restricted weapon, ammunition or explosive substance, for a period of 10 years and from possessing any prohibited or restricted firearm, weapon, device or ammunition for life.

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

The shooting happened around 4 p.m. on March 8 at an apartment at 701 George St. N. just south of Parkhill Road. Through investigation, the police learned that the shooting was connected to the drug subculture and that a Peterborough couple had been robbery victims. During the robbery over money, there was a physical confrontation and a 39-year-old Peterborough woman was shot. She was airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment.  A 47-year-old Peterborough man was not injured. The suspects fled the scene and left the City of Peterborough.

Officers continue to search for a second suspect, described to police as:

• Black male

• Skinny build

• Wearing a black jacket, grey hoodie with hood up, grey toque, grey backpack, black shoes with blue soles 

“I am very proud of the work of our Investigative team over the past week and a half.  The long hours and thoroughness of the investigation has resulted in the arrest of the person believed to have used the firearm in our community, compromising the safety of our residents,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief. “This suspect already has a conviction for armed robbery involving a firearm and we are asking he be held in custody.  We are thankful that the shooting victim is continuing to recover from their injuries and will continue to search for the second suspect involved in this incident.  Anyone with information is asked to contact us or Crime Stoppers.”

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

At this time, Peterborough Police have nothing to suggest that this shooting is connected to the incident in September 2024 at the same location.

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Millbrook Man Faces Impaired Driving Charge After Car Winds Up In Ditch

A 65-year-old Millbrook man is facing an impaired charge after a concerned motorist reported a vehicle in a ditch on Tuesday night.

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At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to the area of Tapley ¼ Line and County Road 21. They located a vehicle in the ditch. It was still running with a man in the driver’s seat. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment and took him into custody.

The 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 April 28.

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Peterborough Police Warn Public of Recently-Surfacing Bank Scams

Over the past week, the Peterborough Police Service has been made aware of at least two bank scams that occurred within several days of each other.

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In one case, the victim received what they believed to be a call from their bank, claiming their cards were compromised and that they would need to be sent to the bank. The victim was instructed to put the cards in an envelope and leave it on their porch for a courier. The envelope was picked up sometime between 9 p.m. on Friday and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. 

The victim noticed fraudulent activity in their accounts, resulting in a loss of close to $17,000 lost.

A similar incident happened to another Peterborough resident on Wednesday. The victim received a text about possible credit card fraud. The charge was reversed and then the victim received a second text about fraudulent activity. The victim responded that it was not them. Shortly after, they received a phone call from someone claiming to be a fraud specialist at the bank. That person asked the victim a series of questions, sent them a series of texts with the bank logo and told the victim they needed to seize the card. The card, which had been cut in half, was picked up by a courier, resulting in a loss of about $3,000. 

The Peterborough Police are reminding residents that when it comes to fraud and scams, the most important message is to slow down and verify. Fraudsters rely on fear, urgency and confusion to pressure people into making quick decisions. 

If you receive phone calls or texts from your bank, make sure to verify the message is valid by calling the number on the back of the card, not the number in the text or phone call. 

Scam victims can contact police through the online reporting portal.

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Westmeath Man Arrested On Impaired Driving Charge

A 20-year-old Westmeath, Ont. man is facing an impaired charge after an incident on early Saturday morning.

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At roughly 1:20 am, there were several unwanted people in a residence in the Avery Avenue and Louden Terrace area. Officers learned that the unwanted people had left, but had concerns that they were impaired.

Police located the vehicle matching the description given to police in the Chandler Crescent and Parkhill Road area and conducted a traffic stop. During the conversation with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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 21.

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Brampton Man Arrested On Theft Charge From Lansdowne Street

A 25-year-old Brampton man is facing a theft charge stemming from an incident on Thursday evening.

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At roughly 8:40 p.m., Community F.I.R.S.T Unit officers responded to a call for service about a theft in progress at a business in the Lansdowne Street and Park Street area. Officers located a man matching the description given to police walking eastbound on Lansdowne Street. They took him into custody and recovered an item from the business. Officers further learned that the man was wanted in another jurisdiction for failing to comply with an undertaking.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

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

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Peterborough Police Continue to Investigate Sunday Afternoon Shooting Incident

The Peterborough Police Service continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon, which resulted in one person going to a hospital.

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The incident occurred around 4 p.m, in an apartment of a multi-unit residence on George Street just south of Parkhill Road. One person was injured and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being airlifted to a Toronto hospita for treatment.

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief made the following statement:

“I understand that these incidents strike at residents’ feelings of safety in their community. To date, we have ascertained that this was a targeted shooting and that it is connect to the drug subculture. While I am unable to speak to the specifics of an investigation, the Peterborough Police Service and our officers are committed to working toward finding the people responsible and bringing them before the courts. Information is a key component of determining answers. My position on the presence and use of illicit substances in our community has been clear – I do not tolerate it; it leads to the proliferation of other crimes.  I ask that our community continue to help us by reporting any suspicious activity to police. I am also appealing to anyone with information or security camera footage/dash cam footage from the time of the incident to contact police.”

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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Man Who Performed Several Indecent Act Incidents At Jackson Park Arrested On New Charges

Editor’s Note: This story is a direct follow-up to one published earlier in the day.

A 42-year-old Peterborough man, Steven Watson, who is on a prohibition order to stay away from areas where children frequent, is facing new charges after an incident was reported to police.

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Officers received a call from a concerned resident after they spotted Watson masturbating in a public area near Bethune Street and Murray Street on Monday. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. and the resident was further concerned as there was a child outside in the area.

Officers searched the area upon being made aware of the incident but were unable to locate the man.  A short time later, police received a second call as the man had returned. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.

Watson was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act- public place

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children

He is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He is also bound by a prohibition order with the following conditions: not to attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre.

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

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Police Warn Public Of Man Released From Custody After Several Indecent Act Incidents At Jackson Park

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a 41-year-old Peterborough man, Steven Watson, was released from custody on Dec. 6, having served his sentence of performing several indecent acts at Jackson Park.

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Watson has been arrested for several incidents where he was exposing himself and masturbating in Jackson Park between March 2024 and July 2025.

He is also on a prohibition order to stay away from areas where children could be.

The Peterborough Police is releasing his name and photo, in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) and out of an abundance of concern for public safety, given the nature of the incidents.

The High Risk Unit of the Peterborough Police Service is aware of the release from custody and that Watson will be on several conditions.

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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One Person Taken to Hospital From Shooting Incident

One person was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre then airlifted to a Toronto hospital after a shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

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The incident occurred in the area of Parkhill Road and George Street North. Police increased their presence in the area for several hours and reopened in the early evening.

The event occurred around 4 p.m. inside a residence. Police believe this to be an isolated incident, with the investigation ongoing.

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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Driver Caught Going 99 KM/H in 50 Zone; Peterborough Police Lay Second Stunt Driving Charge This Week

The Peterborough Police Service have laid their second stunt driving charge this week, catching a 22-year-old driver going 99 km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The incident occurred at roughly 11 p.m., when officers on general traffic patrol stopped a vehicle on Water Street between Marina Boulevard and Carnegie Avenue

The driver was charged with stunt driving and speeding. Their driver’s license was seized for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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