Peterborough Police Warn Public of Increasing Online Scams of Private Car Sales

The Peterborough Police Service has received several reports about a scam by people responding to private car sales on Facebook Marketplace ads.

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Between January and the end of May, Peterborough Police have received online reports detailing the same situation connected to private online car sales.

In each case, one of the potential buyers speaks to the seller, and, while distracted, two other buyers damage the vehicle to make it appear as if oil is leaking or it is coming from the exhaust, in an effort to buy the vehicle at a lower price.  

If you believe it is a scam, you can report it online. If you are in danger or it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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Peterborough Man and Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges After Found Unwanted In a Backyard

Two people, after being found unwanted in a backyard, are facing charges, including failure to comply, drug possession and being wanted on a warrant on Tuesday evening.

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At roughly 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of Weller Street and Wallis Drive regarding two unwanted people. Officers located a man and a woman in the backyard. During a search after arrest, officers seized 1.2 grams of Fentanyl and .6 grams of cocaine. 

A 31-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on a warrant for an allegation of breach of a Condition Sentence Order was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant.

A 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

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

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Crack Cocaine

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to reside in a different community and to remain in the residence at all times.

Both accused are being held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Theft and Taken Into Custody After Caught Trying to Hide Behind a Bush

A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after a theft at a business on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street West and Brealey Drive about a theft from a store. Officers spotted a man matching the description given to police on a bicycle. They saw the man get off the bike and attempt to hide behind a bush before taking him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 - shoplifting X2

• Fail to comply with probation order X2

• Enter premises when entry prohibited (Trespass to Property Act)

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following condition: to not attend the business where the incident happened and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

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

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Toronto Man Arrested From George Street/Parkhill Road Shooting Earlier This Year

A second man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this year in the George Street North and Parkhill Road area has been arrested.

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Through continued investigation, Peterborough Police Service officers with the Major Crime Unit identified the second suspect as 24-year-old Zuhib Mohamed of Toronto. On Wednesday, in conjunction with the Peterborough Police Service Emergency Response Team, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto. 

Mohamed was arrested and charged with:

• Attempt to Commit Murder using Firearm

• Aggravated Assault

• Robbery using Firearm (Restricted or Prohibited)

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

The Peterborough Police Service is not looking for any other suspects in connection with this incident.

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Peterborough Police Investigate Vehicle Collision After It Left the Road and Injured a Pedestrian

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit is investigating an incident in which a vehicle left the road and struck a pedestrian in the area of Charlotte Street and Reid Street on Wednesday afternoon.

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The incident occurred at roughly 3:45 p.m., when a 43-year-old pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of several injuries. The 78-year-old driver was not injured.

The road was closed for several hours while the Traffic Unit reconstructed the scene of the collision. The investigation is continuing at publication of this article.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Public Intoxication and Spitting On Several People

A 35-year-old Peterborough woman is facing several charges, including public intoxication and spitting on multiple people, after an incident at Millennium Park on Tuesday night.

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At roughly 9:30 p.m., officers were called to the park about a woman yelling and spitting on another woman. They located a woman matching the description given to the police, took her into custody and the suspect spat at the officer.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Assault a Peace Officer

• Breach of Recognizance

• Being intoxicated in public place (Liquor Licence Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

They are being held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Assault After Throwing Rock at Residents On Their Property

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges, including assault, after an incident involving the suspect throwing a rock at residents on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 3 p.m., officers were made aware of an unwanted person on a property in the Hunter Street and Bethune Street area. They learned that the person was not to have any contact with the residents and that when they tried to chase him off, the suspect threw a rock at them before fleeing the area.

Officers located a man matching the description given to police in the George Street and Simcoe Street area a short time later and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is currently bound by an undertaking to stay away from the residence as well as the people who live there.

They are being held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Residents Encouraged to Verify Unexpected Requests for Home Access or Payment

Residents are being advised to exercise caution following reports of unsolicited phone calls and door-to-door visits from individuals claiming to represent Water Services or the City of Peterborough.

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According to a press release, City staff do not proactively contact residents to request unscheduled access to a home for water heater inspections. Staff attend a property only when service has been requested by the resident, when an appointment has been arranged in advance or when a notice has been provided for related work. 

The City says it has also received a report of individuals going door to door, claiming to collect payment for overdue accounts. City staff do not collect payments for overdue water accounts at residents’ homes. 

For your protection, residents should not provide access to their home, personal information, banking information, credit card information or payment to anyone making an unsolicited request. Residents should also be cautious of anyone demanding immediate action, payment or access to their home. 

Anyone who receives an unexpected call or visit claiming to be from the City should verify the request by calling 705-742-7777 using publicly available contact information before taking any action. 

Residents who believe they may have been targeted by fraud or who have shared personal or financial information should contact the police and their financial institution.

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Newcastle Man Arrested After Drug Prescription Fraud At Pharmacy

A 41-year-old Newcastle man is facing charges including fraud and drug possession after an incident at a pharmacy on Thursday evening.

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At roughly 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a pharmacy about a man attempting to pick up a fraudulent prescription. They learned that the prescription had been used several times since August. They located the man inside the store and took him into custody.

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

• 2.6grams of Methamphetamine

• Two knives

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Use, deals, acts on forged document

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 11.

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Peterborough Police Issue Warnings After Receiving Multiple Grandparent Scam Reports

A warning from the Peterborough Police Service after several Grandparent Scams were reported.

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Officers received two calls for service from seniors reporting they had just received an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be a family member who was in trouble with the law and required money to be released. No money was lost and in both cases, it was recognized as a scam. 

Peterborough Police remind residents to be hyper-vigilant about unsolicited phone calls, texts or communications.  

If you receive such a call, remember:

• Law enforcement agencies will never ask you for money or cryptocurrency

• Resist the urgency

• Talk to a trusted person about what is going on

• Do not respond to requests for personal information such as banking info, passwords or your SIN number

If no money is lost, please report the call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.  If you are a victim of a scam, please call your local police service.  Peterborough Police Service can be reached through the non-emergency line at 705-876-1122 x225.  Frauds can also be reported online.

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