Further to Media Release for Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Assault Investigation

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a 9-1-1 call about an injured man.

At approximately 1:00am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, officers were called to the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street and located a man with a stab wound to his arm. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

RIDE Check

The Peterborough Police Service conducted RIDE checks in Peterborough, Lakefield and Cavan-Monaghan over the long weekend.

In all,

• Vehicles Checked: 1800
• ASD Demands: 67
• Warnings: 1 – 3-day license suspension
  
  

Dangerous Operation Arrest

A 19-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges after an incident Monday evening in the Lansdowne Street East and River Road area.

At approximately 7:50pm while conducting the RIDE stop, an officer stopped a motorcycle and indicated that they were conducting Mandatory Alcohol Screening.  Before the officer could conduct the test, the motorcyclist took off at a high rate of speed through the RIDE check and a nearby red light.  A short time later, officers were notified that the vehicle had been spotted in a parking lot in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area.  Officers were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.

As a result, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Dangerous operation
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Highway Traffic Act:

• Fail to stop for police
• Red light - fail to stop
• Drive motor vehicle, no plates
• Fail to notify change of address
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court September 17, 2024.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217