Peterborough Man Charged After Allegedly Striking Teenage Girl From Behind and Stealing Her Backpack

A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges involving allegedly striking a teenage girl from behind and stealing her backpack on Monday evening.

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At roughly 11:15 p.m., officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Benson Avenue after a 15-year-old girl reported a man approached her from behind, struck her with an object and took off with her backpack. Officers searching the area spotted a man matching the description given to police; he tossed an item into a wooded area and continued fleeing on a bicycle, ignoring police commands to stop.

While trying to stop the suspect, he was inadvertently struck by a police cruiser before the cruiser struck a tree. The suspect was taken into custody at gunpoint and some of the items were recovered. The victim did not require medical attention.  The suspect was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for examination before being cleared and returned to police custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Armed Robbery

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

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

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Impaired Driving After His Car Drives Onto Sidewalk and Strikes Another Vehicle

A 66-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge after his car ends up on the sidewalk before striking another vehicle on Saturday evening.

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At roughly 10:30 p.m., the Peterborough Police Service received several 9-1-1 calls about a vehicle driving onto the sidewalk in the area of Milroy Drive and Evans Drive, striking a parked car before leaving the area.  The investigation led officers to a residence in the Cumberland Avenue and Franklin Drive area. After speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

• Failure to stop after accident

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 18.

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Two People Arrested After Woman Cuts Off Ankle Monitor and Man Assaults Another Female

Two people wanted in connection with an incident involving one woman cutting off her ankle monitor and a man assaulting another woman early Thursday morning were arrested late Thursday night.

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At roughly 12:06 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of Harper Road and Rye Street regarding an ankle monitor that had been cut off. Officers learned that a female, on a release order and facing a charge of accessory after the fact of murder, had removed her ankle monitor and left the area. Another woman had attempted to stop the suspect from leaving and was assaulted by a male.  Officers searched the area but did not locate either suspect. Warrants were sought and issued for their arrest.

At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were made aware that both suspects had been spotted in the area of Park Street North and Romaine Street. They located the male suspect, deployed PSD (Police Service Dog) Gryphon for a bark-and-hold and took the man into custody without incident.

Officers then learned the female suspect was nearby and found her behind a building. One officer drew their CEW (conducted energy weapon) after the suspect refused to remove her hands from her pockets. She was taken into custody without incident.

As a result:

A 24-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of the warrant and charged with:

• Mischief under $5,000

• Fail to comply with the release order

A 44-year-old Peterborough man who was also wanted on a warrant for theft under $5,000 and fail to comply with probation X3 was arrested on the strength of both warrants and further charged with:

• Assault

• Fail to comply with probation X3  

Both accused were held in custody and appeared in court on Friday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Being Stopped For Impaired Driving and Possessing Cocaine

A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges after an incident Wednesday evening.

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At roughly 7:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of Clonsilla Avenue and Lansdowne Street in Peterborough. Officers spotted a vehicle with damage to the front of the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. During a search after arrest, officers located a quantity of cocaine and several licenses in the suspect’s name.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

• Possess more than one license (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 Aug. 11.

A second man connected to the vehicle was arrested and given a ticket for public intoxication (Liquor License Control Act) after repeatedly interfering with the investigation.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Multiple Male Suspects Selling Fake Jewelry After Series of Incidents

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a series of fake jewelry scams involving two to three male suspects were reported.

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The incidents reported to police have occurred in June and involved a 2026 black Kia SUV. In each incident, it was reported that two to three males were in the vehicle, attempting to sell fake gold jewellery to people, claiming they needed money and/or help buying gas for the vehicle. Several incidents happened in parking lots; however, several people were stopped while walking on the sidewalk and another while on their front porch. 

In some cases, the victims handed over money only to later learn that the jewellery was fake. 

The males were described to police as:

Suspect #1:

• Brown complexion

• Dark curly hair

• About 5’6

Suspect #2

• Brown complexion

• Heavier set

• Dark hair

• Possibly a beard

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 Man Arrested For Trespassing With a Knife; Suspect Subdued Prior to Police Arrival

A 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested for trespassing at night while holding a knife on Saturday night.

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At approximately 10 p.m., Peterborough Police received a call from a resident stating that a man with a knife had been located at the rear of the residence. Officers arrived to the residence and located the accused being held on the ground by homeowner and neighbours. The accused had been disarmed prior to police arrival.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Trespassing at Night

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

The accused was held for Weekend and Statutory Holiday court on Sunday.

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Peterborough Man Wanted On Three Warrants Arrested

A 44-year-old Peterborough man wanted on three warrants was arrested Thursday night.

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At roughly 11 p.m., general patrol officers spotted a man wanted on warrants walking in the area of Donegal Street and McDonnel Street.

Police confirmed that the man was wanted on three outstanding warrants for:

• Theft under $5,000 x4

• Possess a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking x3

• Use of a credit card

• Failure to attend court, along with a warrant for committal

The man was arrested and taken into custody. The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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Peterborough Police Issue 43 Tickets During Enforcement Detail On Lansdowne Street

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit conducted an enforcement detail, issuing 43 tickets on Lansdowne Street on Tuesday.

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The detail focused on three intersections on Lansdowne Street.

According to the Peterborough Police, distracted driving continues to be a major cause of collisions in Ontario. The primary focus of the detail was targeting drivers using a cell phone while operating their vehicle.

Many of the intersections along Lansdowne Street also routinely appear on the list of Top Collision intersections in the City of Peterborough.

In total, 43 charges were laid under the Highway Traffic Act, including:

• Drive - Hand-held communication device x34

• Red light - Fail to Stop x2

• Driving while under suspension x2 

• Driver - failure to properly wear a seatbelt

• Use plates not in accordance with Act

• Various document-related offences 

In addition, 12 warnings were issued for various minor infractions. 

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Two Teens Charged With Pointing Firearms; Third Person Charged With Uttering Threats

Three people, including two teenagers, are facing charges, including pointing a firearm at a victim, with a third person charged with uttering threats over two incidents overnight Friday.

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At roughly 11:50 p.m., officers were called about an incident that had happened at a residence in the Parkhill Road and Monaghan Road area. They learned that the victim had attended the residence to pick someone up when two other people came out and started verbally threatening the victim. One had also pointed a firearm at the victim while making a verbal threat. The victim fled the area in their vehicle. 

Officers canvassed the area but did not locate the suspects.  

At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, a call for service came in about two teenagers with firearms at a business in the Chemong Road and Bellevue Street area.

Officers attended and located several people matching the description given to police walking in a parking lot. They were taken into custody without incident.  During a search after arrest, officers seized three BB guns.   

The 24-year-old Ottawa woman wanted in connection with the previous incident was with the group and was taken into custody.

While in custody, the 17-year-old girl became aggressive and kicked and scratched officers.

As a result of the investigation:

A 17-year-old Peterborough girl was arrested in connection with both incidents and charged with:

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Pointing a Firearm

• Assault with a Weapon

• Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Assault a Peace Officer X2

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to not possess any weapon(s) as defined by the Criminal Code (for example but not restricted to: a BB gun, pellet gun, firearm, imitation firearm, cross-bow, prohibited or restricted weapon, ammunition or explosive substance or anything designed to be used or intended for use to cause death or injury or to threaten or intimidate any person).

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.

A 15-year-old Peterborough boy was arrested in connection with the incident at the business and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Carrying concealed weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 27.

A 24-year-old Ottawa woman was arrested in connection with the incident at the residence and charged with:

• Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery On Convenience Store Breaking Windows On Others

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a convenience store early Thursday morning as well as in connection with two other incidents.

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At roughly 4 a.m., officers were called to a convenience store in the Clonsilla Avenue and Goodfellow Road area about a robbery in progress in which the suspect threatened the clerk with a kitchen utensil.

Officers spotted a man matching the description given to police fleeing on a bicycle. The male was stopped; however, he did not respond to further officer commands. An officer drew their conducted energy weapon and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, the suspect initially gave a false name.

It was also learned that the man was wanted on four warrants and in connection with two other incidents in which windows at convenience stores were broken, one in East City on Armour Road and the other on King Street, in the early morning hours of June 7. 

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

• Robbery with a weapon

• Obstruct peace officer

• Mischief Under $5,000 X2 (windows)

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

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