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Media Release for Friday, March 31, 2023
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 11:30 AM
Calls for Service (March 30 at 8:00am – March 31 at 8:00am) 82
Drug Investigation Arrest
A 29-year-old Peterborough woman is facing several charges after a drug investigation.
On March 30, 2023, officers with the Peterborough Police Services Drug Unit arrested a woman in the Goodfellow Road and Talwood Drive area. Upon searching the suspect officers located a loaded handgun in a backpack.
As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Unauthorized...
Further to Media Release for Thursday, March 30, 2023
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 03:01 PM
Body Found
Peterborough Police were called Thursday morning after the body of a 46-year-old man was found in the Otonabee River.
At approximately 8:15am March 30, 2023, officers were called to the area of the CP Rail Bridge and pedestrian walkway.
The Coroner is now investigating with the assistance of the Peterborough Police Service.
The area was closed to pedestrian traffic for about an hour.
Sandra Dueck sdueck@peterborough.ca 705-876-1122 x217
Media Release for Thursday, March 30, 2023
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 08:39 AM
Calls for Service (March 29 at 8:00am – March 30 at 8:00am) 85
Robbery Arrest
A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Wednesday morning.
At approximately 10:00am on March 29, 2023, officers were called by a loss prevention officer in the Brock Street and George Street North area about a female who had left the store with items that were not paid for. Upon arrival, officers learned that when confronted the woman punched the security officer in the face. Officers...
Media Release for Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:21 PM
Calls for Service (March 28 at 8:00am – March 29 at 8:00am) 91
Theft Arrest
A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a local business Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:00pm on March 28, 2023, officers were called after a store clerk in the Charlotte Street and George Street North area reported a person had left the store without paying for their merchandise. Officers located a man matching the description given to police several blocks away and took him into custody...
Media Release for Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:07 PM
Calls for Service (March 27 at 8:00am – March 28 at 8:00am) 105
Fraud Prevention Month – Cryptocurrency Scams
Peterborough Police continue to receive calls and reports about frauds in our community.
Recently, officers were made aware of a bitcoin scam where the fraudster asked the victim to make a payment with bitcoin. The victim had sent several thousand dollars before realizing it was a scam.
Be aware cryptocurrency scams are becoming a more common fraudster tool.
According to the Canadian...