Media Release for Monday, July 15, 2024
Calls for Service:
(July 12 at 8:00am – July 13 at 8:00am) 117
(July 13 at 8:00am – July 14 at 8:00am) 106
(July 14 at 8:00am – July 15 at 8:00am) 84
Sudden Deaths
The Peterborough Police Service was called to two sudden deaths near Peterborough trails this past weekend.
Around 7:10pm on Saturday, July 13, 2024, officers were called to the area of Park Street and Romaine. The death of a 35-year-old male is now a Coroner’s investigation.
Around 6:30am on Sunday, July 14, 2024, officers were called to an area near the east side of the London Street bridge. The death of a 24-year-old male is now a Coroner’s Investigation.
There is no foul play suspected at this time.
Drug Arrests
Four people are facing charges after an incident Sunday evening.
At approximately 6:10pm on July 14, 2024, officers were called about suspicious activity involving a vehicle and four people in the Chesterfield Avenue and Downie Street area. Upon arrival to the area, officers located the vehicle and when it started to leave the area conducted a traffic stop on Parkhill Road West. Based on information received, officers conducted a high-risk arrest at gunpoint. Four people in the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. During a search after arrest, officers seized:
- 8.1 grams of Cocaine
- 1.2 grams of unknown substance
- Drug paraphernalia
As a result of the investigation,
A 30-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
A 27-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
A 37-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
A 33-year-old Ennismore man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
All four accused were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court, August 27 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217