Cat Euthanized After Being Shot By An Arrow In Cavan-Monaghan
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating an incident of a cat being shot by an arrow in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan on Sunday evening.
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Four People Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges After Vehicle Stop
/Four people have been arrested on drug traffic charges after a traffic stop on Thursday night.
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At roughly 7 p.m., a police officer was on general patrol in the Hunter Street and Simcoe Street area and identified a suspicious vehicle. It was involved in a neighbouring police agency investigation that resulted in a a vehicle stop with the assistance of other officers and the Canine unit.
A 32-year-old Township of Cavan Monaghan man is charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Other
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
Obstruct Peace Officer
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Fail to Comply with Appearance Notice
The accused was held in custody and scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
A 44-year-old Peterborough man was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking x1 - Cocaine
Possession of property under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled for court April 9.
A 27-year-old Peterborough woman was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking x1 - Cocaine
Possession of property under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled for court April 9.
A 25-year-old Peterborough woman was charged with:
Possession for the purpose of trafficking x2 – Cocaine and Fentanyl
Possession of property under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled for court April 9.
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Peterborough Man Allegedly Asleep Behind the Wheel; Charged With Impaired Driving
/A 43-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges after an incident on Wednesday afternoon.
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At roughly 3:45 p.m., officers were called to the area of Armour Road and Hunter Street East after several reports of a man in a vehicle asleep behind the wheel in the middle of the road.
When officers arrived on the scene, EMS assessed the driver. After further discussion, signs of impairment were observed. It was also learned that the driver was bound by two separate driving suspensions.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired – drugs
Drive while suspended X2 (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court April 9.
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One Driver From 885 RIDE Checks Issued Three-Day Suspension Over St. Patrick's Day Weekend
/One novice driver was issued a three-day suspension from Peterborough Police Service RIDE checks over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
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Police were dispatched to five locations over the weekend, conducting 885 stops between them.
There were 10 roadside tests conducted with the police reporting eight passes and one warning.
“The men and women on the frontline and in the station are doing fantastic work and will continue to keep the City safe after dark,” said Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police chief.
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Peterborough Man Charged With Stunt Driving Going 50 KM/H Over Speed Limit
/A 20-year-old Peterborough man faces a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop Friday morning.
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At roughly 7:55 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop after recording a vehicle travelling 100 km/h in a 50 zone on Clonsilla Avenue near Lansdowne Street.
The man was issued a court date of May 27, 2024, a 30-day license suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.
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Sexual Assault Charges Against Peterborough Priest Withdrawn
/Sexual assault and sexual interference charges that were laid on Roman Catholic priest Father Neil Pereira in late July have been withdrawn.
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The Office of the Crown Attorney had dropped all charges against Pereira after conducting a criminal investigation.
The Toronto priest was on loan to the Diocese of Peterborough and has been working in town since late 2022. Pereira also served as campus minister for Trent University and Fleming College. He was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference on July 26.
Sexual Interference is when a person, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years.
Pereira was removed from pastoral ministry after receiving the allegations following diocesan protocols. The Diocese of Peterborough and the Archdiocese of Toronto cooperated fully with authorities and the police during the investigation.
The Diocese of Peterborough and the Archdiocese of Toronto have released a joint statement regarding the matter on Wednesday afternoon:
“As the charges have been withdrawn and the criminal investigation and process have been concluded, the Archdiocese of Toronto will conduct its ecclesial investigation in accordance with its policy. A further update at the conclusion of this investigation will be provided by the Archdiocese of Toronto.”
Police had released Pereira’s identity since the offences could lead to other possible victims.
“Every accused is entitled to due process. We recognize that any allegation of misconduct against a priest is newsworthy. At the same time, it is essential to update stories and reports to reflect that the charges have been withdrawn to assist in restoring the reputation of Fr. Pereira. Both the Archdiocese of Toronto and Diocese of Peterborough look upon any allegation of misconduct as an urgent matter that requires serious attention,” according to the joint statement.
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Woman Robbed While Sleeping; Man and Woman Arrested For Robbery With Violence
/A Peterborough woman and man have been charged with robbery with violence after a street-level robbery on Monday night.
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At roughly 8 p.m., officers were called to the Aylmer Street and Sherbrooke Street area after a woman attended a nearby business asking for help. Officers learned that the woman had been sleeping and woke up to find two people going through her pockets and belongings. When she tried to get away, she was kicked and punched by the suspects. The pair fled the area shortly after while the woman was treated at the scene.
At approximately 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, officers with the Community FIRST unit were in the area of George Street North and Dalhousie Street. They spotted the suspects matching the descriptions given to police and took them into custody.
As a result of the investigation:
A 33-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
Robbery with violence
A 48-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Robbery with violence
Both accused were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in court, April 2.
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Connection Unknown From Two Weekend Break-and-Enter Incidents
/The Peterborough Police Service is investigating two break-and-enter incidents but is unsure if they are connected from over the weekend.
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The first occurred in the Auburn and Dunlop Street area at roughly 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. A resident reported waking up to find the back and front doors open. They noticed some items in the home had been moved and only an old pair of sneakers was taken.
The second incident happened at about 3:20 a.m. on Monday in the Armour Road and McFarlane Street area. The resident awoke and discovered a man in her room saying he needed to deliver a pizza. The man was told he had the wrong house, was escorted out of the residence and was last seen heading north on Armour Road.
No injuries were reported in either incident.
The man was described as:
6 ft.
White
Approx. 35 years old
Light brown hair
Wearing blue jeans, a light blue button-up shirt, greenish dress shoes and a black jacket
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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15-Year-Old Girl Facing Charges After Stabbing Male Teen In Church Parking Lot
/A 15-year-old Peterborough teen is facing an assault charge after an incident over the lunch hour at the St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church parking lot on Thursday.
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At around noon, officers received reports of a disturbance involving a large group of young people.
They discovered that a 15-year-old male had been stabbed. He was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre with non-life-threatening injuries.
The female was arrested and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court March 25.
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One Person Taken to Hospital After Church Parking Lot Stabbing; Suspect In Custody As Peterborough Police Investigate Area
/One person has been taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a stabbing at the St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church parking lot while another individual has been taken into custody.
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