Investigation Launched On Sudden Death Near Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street; Peterborough Police On Scene Possibly Until Friday

Peterborough Police Service has been on scene near Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street for most of the day and possibly into Friday after responding to a call for service regarding a sudden death on Thursday morning.

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The call came at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Thursday.

The Coroner is investigating the incident at this time.

Peterborough Police believe the death is not considered suspicious at this time.

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Cavan Monaghan Man Arrested For Operating Vehicle While Prohibited

A 61-year-old Cavan Monaghan Township man is facing several driving charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 1:15 am on Wednesday, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lansdowne Street and Monaghan Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers learned that they were a suspended and prohibited driver.

It was also learned that the driver is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while prohibited

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Improper number plate light (Highway Traffic Act)

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days and the accused was released on an appearance notice.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 8.

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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Hit-and-Run Suspect Driving Vehicle Sought After Striking Pedestrian Walking On the Sidewalk

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking a suspect after a hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian walking on a sidewalk was struck by a vehicle on Sunday.

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At roughly 4:33 p.m., the suspect vehicle was travelling northbound on Monaghan Road, just south of Sherbrooke Street. The vehicle left the roadway, drove onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian from behind. The vehicle then returned to the roadway and continued northbound on Monaghan Road without stopping. 

The vehicle appears to be a dark-coloured SUV and may have sustained some damage to the front passenger-side light or grille. 

The 23-year-old pedestrian suffered minor injuries as a result of this collision. 

Police say there is no known connection between the pedestrian and the vehicle. Police also believe the suspect vehicle continued northbound on Monaghan Road to Parkhill Road, where it turned west on Parkhill Road.

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Anyone with dashcam or residential cameras along this route is encouraged to contact the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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One Peterborough Woman Wanted On Warrants and Drug Possession Arrested; Second Woman Arrested For Assaulting An Officer

Two Peterborough women have been arrested on various charges, including assault, theft and drug possession, after an incident Tuesday morning.

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At roughly 8 a.m., Community F.I.R.S.T team officers conducted a standby to keep the peace in the area of Wolf Street with the City of Peterborough by-law enforcement.

They recognized a 33-year-old woman who was wanted on warrants and placed her under arrest on the strength of two outstanding warrants for:

• Fail to comply with probation x2

• Fail to comply with undertaking x2

• Theft under x2

During the arrest, a glass pipe and suspected drugs were located.

Officers further charged the accused with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance

The accused was held for court on Tuesday.

While officers placed the woman under arrest for the above charges, a 55-year-old woman became upset and assaulted a City of Peterborough by-law officer. 

The 55-year-old Peterborough woman was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Assault

The accused is currently on a probation order with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was further charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to attend court on Nov. 24.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault After Leaving Another Male With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A 23-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with assault after an incident on Tuesday night.

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At roughly 10 p.m., officers were called to the area of New Romaine Street and Grady Ave for an assault. Officers arrived on scene and located a male who had suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police determined the parties involved in the altercation knew each other.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to attend court on Nov. 24.

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Break-and-Enter Charge Laid After Homeowner Returns Home and Discovers a Man Sleeping On Their Couch

A 53-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with break and enter after being discovered sleeping on someone’s couch on Sunday morning.

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At roughly 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a man advised that he had located someone sleeping on his couch after returning home. Officers located the male in the living room still asleep on the couch and placed them under arrest.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused is also bound by a probation order with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

They were further charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled to attend court on Nov. 17.

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Peterborough Man Faces 49 Charges Including Theft Over Multiple Businesses

Mitchell Mackenzie, a 31-year-old Peterborough man, is in custody on 49 separate charges, including theft related to incidents involving local businesses over the past 11 days.

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Officers were notified of a theft in progress from a local business on Friday. Officers from the Community F.I.R.S.T unit attended the area and located a man matching the description. They also recognized the man as wanted on warrants.  After initially resisting arrest, the man was taken into custody.

Mackenzie was arrested and charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation x6

• Theft under $5,000 x3

• Resist peace officer

He was also arrested on the strength of the warrants for:

• Robbery with theft

• Fail to comply with probation x26

• Theft under $5,000 x12

The thefts related to the above charges involve $7,445.77 in merchandise lost from local businesses.

The accused in these matters has 42 previous criminal convictions in the Peterborough Police Service jurisdiction, including:

• Assault x2

• Uttering threats x2

• Possession of a schedule I x2

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Operation while impaired

• Assault with a weapon

• Theft of motor vehicle

• Failing to comply with probation x11

The Peterborough Police Service recognizes the impact these offences have on our local community, and has identified this individual as being in the public interest.

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

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Two Peterborough Men Wanted On Warrants Arrested For Drug Possession In Separate Incidents

Two Peterborough men wanted on warrants were charged and arrested for drug possession in separate incidents on Wednesday.

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An officer on general patrol identified a man walking near Stewart Street and Dalhousie Street who was wanted on multiple warrants.

Officers took the 48-year-old man into custody on the strength of the warrants for:

• Unauthorized possession of a weapon  

• Fail to comply with appearance notice

During the search after arrest, and following an investigation, officers charged the man with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: do not possess or consume any unlawful drugs.

As a result, the accused was further charged with:

• Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court

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

Another 48-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on warrants and is facing additional drug-related charges after an investigation on Wednesday.

An officer was conducting a foot patrol near Reid Street and Simcoe Street, where they identified a man wanted on multiple warrants.

Officers took the man into custody on the strength of the warrants for:

• Fail to comply with probation x3

• Fail to comply with appearance notice

• Fail to attend court after having appeared x2

The 48-year-old Peterborough man was further charged with:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

• Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine

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

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Two Women Charged After Two Traffic Stops Made On the Same Vehicle

Two women are facing charges after two traffic stops with the same vehicle on Tuesday morning.

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At roughly 11:30 a.m., a Traffic Unit officer was on general patrol when the Automated License Plate Reader alerted them to a suspended driver. The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver and a female passenger. During the interaction, the officer learned that the passenger was also a suspended driver.

A 64-year-old Peterborough woman was ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act for:

• Drive while suspended x2 (two different reasons)

• Driving with no insurance

• Driving without a valid permit

• Failure to surrender permit for motor vehicle

As the officer was completing their notes, they observed the passenger get into the driver's side of the vehicle and drive away. The officer activated their emergency lights as the vehicle was not insured and conducted a second traffic stop on the same vehicle. During a search after arrest, officers located a satchel containing an expandable baton and a can of pepper spray. 

A 35-year-old Toronto woman was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order

• Driving while under suspension X2 (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused is currently bound by a prohibition order with the following condition: to not possess any weapons as defined by the Criminal Code.

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17.

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Peterborough Registered Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Assault On Customer

Isaac Griffin, a 24-year-old Lakefield man and registered massage therapist, is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident was reported to police.

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In July, the Peterborough Police Service was made aware of an incident at a business in the High Street and Lansdowne Street area in which a customer reported that during a massage appointment they were sexually assaulted.

After an investigation, police laid charges against Griffin on July 20.

He was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual Assault

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct.13. 

The investigation is ongoing and the Peterborough Police Service is releasing the name of the accused as it is believed there may be other victims. 

The accused is no longer practicing as a registered massage therapist.

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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