Media Release for Monday, September 25, 2023

Calls for Service:
(September 22 at 8:00am – September 23 at 8:00am) 135
(September 23 at 8:00am – September 24 at 8:00am) 99
(September 24 at 8:00am – September 25 at 8:00am) 86

Weapons Arrest

A 23-year-old Peterborough man is facing weapons, drugs and traffic charges after an incident late Sunday evening.

At approximately 11:40pm on September 24, 2023, an officer on general patrol noticed a cyclist operating unsafely in the area McDonnel Street and Bethune Street. When the officer activated their emergency lights the cyclist refused to stop. Officers continued to order the cyclist to stop as they followed him with their emergency lights on to the intersection of Stewart Street and Bethune where he was arrested and taken into custody. During the arrest the suspect kept trying to reach for a bag he was wearing. Once in custody, officers searched the suspect and found the following in the bag (picture of items below):

A loaded handgun
61.8 grams of cocaine
14.4 grams of fentanyl
Over $2300 in Canadian Currency

As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

Carrying concealed weapon
Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
Obstruct Peace Officer
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

Highway Traffic Act

Cyclist - fail to stop
Cyclist - ride in crosswalk
Improper bicycle lighting
Fail to wear proper helmet on bicycle

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, September 25, 2023.

Traffic Stop – Vehicle Flees

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that fled from a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

At approximately 1:50am on September 23, 2023, an officer on general patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of George Street and Lansdowne Street for a vehicle with no license plate. Initially, the vehicle stopped for the officer, but when the officer approached the vehicle, the vehicle sped off. A short pursuit was called off. The vehicle was last seen heading westbound at Lansdowne Street and Monaghan Road.

Vehicle described as:

Grey Hyundai Genesis
No license plate

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x274 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

The traffic stop was captured through the Peterborough Police Service in-car camera system and the video is being provided in an effort to help identify the vehicle and driver.

Video: https://youtu.be/Myu2976Poac

To learn more about the In-Car Camera System go to: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/learn/technology.aspx

Warrant Arrest

A 16-year-old Peterborough male wanted on warrants is now facing several new charges after an incident last week.

On Friday, September 22, 2023, the male, with the presence of a parent, turned himself in to police. Earlier in the week, a warrant had been issued for the 16-year-old after a vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle was recovered at the time of arrest.

As a result, a 16-year-old Peterborough male was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

Theft of Motor Vehicle
Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court

The accused was held in custody, appeared in court on Saturday, September 23, 2023, and was remanded into custody at that time.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of a young offender cannot be released.

Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communication Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217