Crime Report: Man Charged With Impaired & Failing To Remain At Accident; Another Charged After Throwing Roofing Hatchet At TV

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Impaired Driving - Fail to Remain at Accident
 
On August 19th, 2011 at approximately 8:45 pm the accused, 36 year old Christopher Blackwood of Peterborough, was operating a vehicle on Park St near Stewart Place when he collided with a second vehicle which had been stopped for a red traffic light.  Immediately after the collision Blackwood completed a u-turn and left the area.
 
There were no reported injuries as a result of the accident.
 
Witnesses were able to provide sufficient information to police that lead to the location and arrest of Blackwood at a Stewart St residence.  Blackwood has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Over .08, Fail to Remain at the scene of an accident, Drive while disqualified, Breach of Probation x 2.  Blackwood was held in custody and will appear in court by way of video later this morning to begin the process of determining his innocence or guilt.
 
Mischief & Weapons Charge
 
On August 19th, 2011 at approximately 10:25 am the accused, 38 year old Ronald Martin of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Township, attended a Bethune St address demanding money that was owed to him.  Martin became involved in a dispute with the victim in this matter when the money was not available and told the victim he would be returning to collect.  On his way out of the residence Martin grabbed a roofing hatchet and threw it at the victim's television, smashing the screen.
 
Martin has been charged with Mischief under $5000 and Weapons Dangerous.  He will appear in court by way of video later this morning to begin the process of determining his innocence or guilt.

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Marc Savard's NHL Career In Limbo As He Battles Post-Concussion Syndrome

Peterborough's Marc Savard likely won't be returning to the Boston Bruins this season, and it's unclear whether he'll ever be able to play again in the NHL after two severe concussions.

[chextvDOTcom]

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Here Are Pictures Of A Man Who Tried To Rob Two Stores & A Person Early Today With A Handgun

[UPDATE: October 17th -- One October 16th, Darrell Kenneth Timothy Snyder, 25, of no fixed address, was arrested in Kingston on three counts of robbery and escorted back to Peterborough and held in custody. He will appear in court later this morning.]

[UPDATE: August 24th -- From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today]

Police are still looking for the man who wanted to rob two stores and a person last Friday. Here is a new image they released today taken from the Mac's Milk robbery attempt (scroll down to read the original release from last week):

Still image from Mac's Milk surveillance video

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Still images from Tim Hortons surveillance videoFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are currently investigating three separate, but linked, robberies which occurred between 4:30 am and 4:45 am on August 19th, 2011.
 
At approximately 4:30 am the male suspect entered the Mac's Milk Convenience Store on King St brandishing a handgun, the male pointed the handgun at the clerk but did not make any demands.  The male fled the store empty-handed and was last seen southbound on Bethune St.

At approximately 4:38 am the same suspect entered the Tim Horton's at Park St and Albert St.  He attempted to get staffs attention but they had observed the handgun and stayed out of eyesight of the male.  Again the male left empty-handed.  He was observed leaving the Tim Horton's lot on a bicycle.
 
At approximately 4:43 am the same suspect confronted a pedestrian at Lafayette Ave and Albert St.  The male pointed the handgun at the victim and made a demand for his property.  The victim did not comply and the suspect left on his bicycle westbound on Chamberlain St from Lafayette Ave.
 

The suspect is described as follows:
 
    • Male
    • White
    • 18-20 years
    • Thin build
    • White shirt with an alien/skull type logo in the centre
    • Black baseball hat with a white emblem, possible "Element" brand logo
    • White board shorts with coloured areas
    • Black skater style shoes
    • Red bandana covering his face
    • White ankle socks
    • Long silver necklace
The bicycle is described as:
 
·         Full size bicycle
·         Approximately 26"
·         18 Speed
·         Dark coloured

There was no theft in any of the incidents and no injuries caused to any of the victims.

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are asking anyone with information to contact 705-876-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Here Is A Video About Krackerjack The Clown From Peterborough

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Here Are Pictures Of People From The Wolf & Kruz FM Rocking Out

Dani

T.J.

Catherine

Vince

Steve

Scott

[contributed by Ryan Lalonde]

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Police Make $29,000 Drug Bust Yesterday (Again Express Concern Over Growing Drug Problem In City)

Photo courtesy Peterborough Lakefield Community PoliceFrom a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

On 17 Aug 11, members of the Peterborough Lakefield Police Service Drug Unit conducted a vehicle stop on the Parkway, just north of Crawford Drive.
 
The sole male occupant of the vehicle was arrested and the following items were located and seized from inside of the vehicle:
 
9 ounces of cocaine (253 grams)
124.5 grams marihuana
3 marihuana cigarettes
60 oxycontin pills
and approximately $3000 cash.

The vehicle being used was also seized as offence related property.
 
The total street value of the drugs seized is $29,000.
 
Charged is Kyle Bertrand, 24 years of Peterborough with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone, possession for the purpose of trafficking in marihuana, possession of marihuana and proceeds of crime.
 
Bertrand has been held in custody at this time and will appear in court on 18 Aug 2011.
 
Once again police want to express their concern over the growing drug problems that Peterborough is experiencing. Not only are police making several arrests regarding drug traffickers and users, but on many occasions, the quantities have been substantial.
     
Police are encouraging the public to assist police in dealing with the issues caused by illicit drugs. The public are extra eyes and ears and can report any drug activity or pass along any knowledge of drug activity within our community to the police. Also remember that information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers.
 
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There Is A Multi-Family Yard Sale Happening This Weekend In East City

This Saturday (August 20th), from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at least three families will be participating in a East City yard sale.

It takes place at 660 Ross Street, located near Nichol's Oval, and there will be housewares, clothing, books, small furniture, baby/kids goods, collectibles and so much more it's ridiculous.

The event happens rain or shine. Watch out Gilmour Street, this East City yard sale thing is catching on.

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Check Out This Peterborough Playlist Of Songs From Bands & Musicians

Local musician Nick Ferrio says, "Everyone knows PTBO is a great music town." 

So he's gone and put together a neat playlist of bands and musicians—local and from across the country—who are scheduled to play in Peterborough this year. Click here to have a listen.

[go to shows, Ptbo]

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Here Are Pictures Of Businesses That Have Been On The Move Lately Throughout Downtown

A short walk downtown and it's hard not to spot the ever changing store fronts. Some unfortunately were unable to make a go of it so new businesses are moving in, while others have simply decided to move to different locations. Here are just a few of the store changes I noticed while walking about one recent afternoon, and who's settled in where. 

If you know of other local stores changing locations, contact Julie Morris by clicking here. 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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