Suspects Steal $8,600 In Watches & Rings From Tompkins Jewellery In Lakefield

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

Break and Enter:

Sometime between 9:00 pm on the 5th of September and 8:00 am on the 6th of September, suspects used a chunk of concrete to smash the glass window at Tompkins Jewellery Store located on Queen Street in Lakefield. Suspects then removed a display cases containing approximately seventy "Celebrity" watches and a display case containing approximately sixty-five Truman Tungsten silver and black men's rings. Value of the theft has been estimated at $8,600.00, damage to the window has been estimated at $2,500.00. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services or Crime Stoppers.

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Help Police Find The Man Who Head-Butted A 16-Year-Old Boy Riding His Bike Last Night

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

Assault
 
On September 3rd, 2011 at approximately 11:00 pm the 16 year old male victim was riding his bicycle southbound on Park St at London St when he nearly collided with a male pedestrian who ran out in front of him.  The cyclist continued on his way to the nearby convenience store.  When the cyclist returned northbound on Park St the same male was waiting with friends.  The male suspect approached the cyclist and "head-butted" him and then punched him in the forehead.  The cyclist dropped his bicycle and his purchase from the store and then fled on foot.
 
The suspect is described as:
 
Male, Caucasian, mid 20’s, short blonde hair with a "ski jump" at the front, approximately 6’2” – 6’3”, muscular build, stubble facial hair.  Wearing a dark colour hoodie, baggy shorts, and sandals.
 
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 705-876-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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$63,000 Of Jewelry Stolen During Break-In At Costco

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

Break and enter
 
On 24Aug2011 at approx 0100 am Police responded to an alarm call at Costco. Officers discovered that suspects had broken open a large jewelry case and removed a large assortment of various jewelry worth in excess of $63 000.00.

Items that were taken are as follows:
14 KT White Gold Pendant, 14KT Diamond Earrings,14 KT Diamond Ring,  14 KT Diamond Necklace,  14 KT Diamond 5 Stone Band, Diamond Ring , Platinum Diamond Wedding Set, 14 KT Diamond Solitaire, 14 KT Diamond Ring, 18 KT Round Wedding Set, 14 KT White Gold Diamond Necklace, 14 KT Necklace, Platinum Set, 14 KT Bracelet 7”, Diamond Ring Round, Diamond Trinity, 0.98 ct Stud Earring, 18 KT Diamond Earring, 18 KT Pink Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, 18 KT Diamond Round Ring, 18 KT White Gold Diamond Stud, 14 KT Diamond Hoop Earrings , 14 KT Diamond Solitaire Ring.

The investigation is continuing.

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Two More Cowards Charged After Assaulting Their Girlfriends

(EDITOR'S NOTE: virtually everyday, these types of domestics turn up in police reports)

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

1. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend.
 
On the 25th of August at approximately 645 pm police responded to a domestic at a McDonnel Street address.  The female victim was observed to be bleeding from the nose when police arrived.  Investigation revealed that her 49 yr old boyfriend had punched her, hit her over the head with a folding chair and threatened to kill her.  The male was arrested at the scene and has been held in custody for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The victim did not require medical attention.
 
2. Man charged with assaulting girlfriend arrested in Oshawa.
 
On the 24th of August 2011 a female attended Durham Regional Police to report an assault that occurred in Peterborough at her residence on Stewart Street.  The incident had occurred on the 23rd of August.  The information was passed onto Peterborough Lakefield Police to continue the investigation.  The victim and her 39 year old boyfriend had been involved in an argument that resulted in the boyfriend pushing the victim, grabbing her by the throat and kicking her.  She did not require medical attention.  On the 25th of August, the boyfriend was arrested in the Oshawa area and he has been returned to Peterborough for court on the 26th of August 2011. He is charged with assault and breach of probation.

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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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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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Today In Your Local Crime Report: One Man Busted For Graffiti Spraying, Another For Bear Spraying

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

Male charged with mischief.
 
On the 8th of August at approximately 930 pm a security guard working at the construction zone for the Hunter Street bridge observed a suspicious male inside the fenced compound under the bridge.  Further investigation revealed the male was spray painting graffiti on the concrete under the bridge.  The male was arrested and police were notified.  Charged with mischief under $5,000 and trespassing is Drew Glenn, 23 years old of Aylmer St.  He was released with a court date of the 25th of August 2011.
 
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Male arrested for robbery.
 
On the 7th of August a group of individuals known to each were at a residence on Bethune Street.  For reasons unknown, one of the males produced a can of bear spray and confronted the others for money.  Some money was obtained and one of the individuals was sprayed with the bear spray.  Police were notified and attended, but the suspect had left the residence.  On the 9th of August the suspect turned himself in to police.  Kenneth Ryan Vilneff, 21 years old of Stewart Street, has been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and assault.  He attended court on the 9th of August for a bail hearing. 

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Peterborough Man Jumps Into River To Evade Police And Swims To Other Side Only To Be Met By Police

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

Arrest for Obstruct Police

On August 4, 2011 a police officer was in the area of George Street and Charlotte Street when he observed a male on a bicycle go through a red light.  The male was stopped and provided his name.  While speaking with the officer the male fled on foot.  The Canine unit tracked the male to behind the Ministry of Natural Resource building and to prevent apprehension the male jumped into the river.   The male swam to the other side where he was arrested by awaiting officers.
 
Further investigation revealed that the male William Ratt, age 34 years of Easthill Drive was on a conditional sentence order to remain in his residence at all times.   Ratt was held in custody for court on August 4, 2011.

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Here Is Police Brief On The Bloodied Man On Bike Charged With Carrying Axe In Downtown Peterborough

Update: CTV reports that police believe the blood was the man's own, but that he was intending to hurt someone.

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

Weapons Arrest

On 30Jul11 at approximately 1920 hrs, police on patrol observed a male near George and Hunter Streets.  The male was covered in blood and was riding a bicycle and carrying an axe.  Police stopped the male and an investigation commenced.  As a result of the investigation Lawrence Alfred Carnrite, 41 yrs, of Millbrook, has been charged with weapons dangerous.  Carnrite has been held in custody and will appear before the courts on 31Jul11 to begin the process of determining his guilt or innocence.

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Police Officer Keith Calderwood Is A Huge Part Of Peterborough Community

[UPDATE: June 27, 8:48 a.m. -- Constable Keith Calderwood remains in stable condition and was released from hospital on June 26th.]

[UPDATE: June 24, 9:03 a.m. -- Police say Constable Keith Calderwood remains in stable condition in hospital in Toronto. According to the release: "Keith and his family are coping as best they can considering the circumstances. There has been a great outpouring of concern, prayers and support for Keith and his family and a steady flow of visitors. The Calderwood family are thankful and very appreciative. They ask for privacy during these difficult times and in the best interests of Keith's recovery, they will not be accepting any visitors today.]

[UPDATE: June 23, 6:45 a.m. -- Calderwood is in stable condition and expected to recover. Great news.]

Keith Calderwood, 37, the Peterborough officer shot today in Lindsay in the line of duty, is an active member of the Peterborough community.  Calderwood, who has been a police officer here since 2004, is a member of the Pedal for Hope, which he joined after losing his father to cancer. "Helping support children who are fighting cancer just seems to be a proper fit," he has said. Calderwood, who has been part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough, has a wife and three young children. He is also a foster parent, and was a member of one of the teams in the annual United Way hockey game. Calderwood was chosen as one of Peterborough's "Most Fascinating People" last year by local radio station The Wolf 101.5. People have been raving about his impact in the community. Calderwood is expected to recover.

Here are some stories done on the Pedal of Hope team Calderwood is on, which include video of him:

 
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