Media Release for Thursday, October 5, 2023
Calls for Service:
(October 4 at 8:00am – October 5 at 8:00am) 113
Threats Arrest
A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Wednesday evening.
At approximately 7:50pm on October 4, 2023, officers were called to a business in the Lansdowne Street and Clonsilla Avenue area. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male had entered the store and verbally threatened the clerk. Officers spotted a man matching the description given to police sitting behind the business, when they approached him, the man fled. Officers followed on foot and caught up to the him, however during arrest the man resisted punching the officer and attempting to get a hold of items on the officer’s vest. The officer used their conducted energy weapon and was able to take the man into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
- Resist Peace Officer
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, October 5, 2023.
Possession of Stolen Property Arrest
A 40-year-old Havelock man is facing charges after police received several calls about a suspicious person.
At approximately 6:30am on October 4, 2023, officers were called to the area of Armour Road and Parkhill Road East about a suspicious person in the park and rummaging through vehicles in the area. Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police looking through a storage bin with a flashlight. The man was taken into custody without incident and officers recovered a number of items reported missing by residents in the area.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old Havelock man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2
The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on October 4, 2023.
Impaired Arrest
A 53-year-old Peterborough woman is facing impaired charges after several concerned motorists called 9-1-1.
Around 2:00pm on October 3, 2023, officers received calls about a possible impaired driver in the area of Chemong Road and Milroy Drive area. Police attended the residence of the owner, saw the vehicle matching the description given to police in the driveway and that it was running. When officers approached the driver there were signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 53-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - drugs
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court October 24, 2023.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communication Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217