Media Release for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Calls for Service:
(Apr. 15 at 8:00am to Apr. 16 at 8:00am) 70
(Apr. 16 at 8:00am to Apr. 17 at 8:00am) 107
(Apr. 17 at 8:00am to Apr. 18 at 8:00am) 66
(Apr. 18 at 8:00am to Apr. 19 at 8:00am) 66
Impaired Arrest
A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Sunday morning.
At approximately 2:30am on April 17, 2022, officers were called to a restaurant drive thru after a 9-1-1 call to police about a possible impaired driver. Upon arrival, officers learned that two cars had collided in the drive thru lane and a verbal argument took place before the second vehicle drove away. Police located the second vehicle and a male with obvious signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day drivers license suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on May 11, 2022.
Fraud Prevention – Rental Scams
Peterborough Police Service continues to receive reports about rental scams and is warning the public to be cautious.
The rental scam is where an ad is placed online, a lease signed and money is exchanged (usually first and last rent) online, however, the rental unit in question is not actually for rent.
A reminder to residents to be aware that fraud can happen at anytime, consider checking to ensure the validity of an ad or purchase before exchanging money, and to keep your personal information private.
If you are the victim of a fraud, please contact police. If it is a non-emergency, please call 705-876-1122 or report it online at https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/learn/fraud.aspx
If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
For tips on how to protect yourself and your information as well as the status of current frauds happening in Canada please go to: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Break and Enter – Peterborough
Peterborough Police are investigating after a break and enter incident in Peterborough.
At approximately 1:00pm on April 18, 2022, officers were called to a residence in the Hunter Street West and Water Street area. Upon arrival, they learned that a woman had identified herself as a cleaning lady, pushed her way into the apartment and while in the apartment took some items before leaving.
The woman was described to police as:
- Having dark, long hair
- No upper teeth
- Wearing grey camping pants, blue shirt, orange shoes, pink purse
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Break and Enter – Cavan-Monaghan Township
Peterborough Police are investigating after a break and enter at a business in Cavan-Monaghan Township.
At approximately 5:30am on April 18, 2022, officers were called after the business at the end of Lansdowne Street West and Highway 7 was broken into. Upon arrival officers learned that the suspect took some lottery tickets before fleeing the area.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Male white
- Slim build
- Dark blonde hair
- Wearing a black toque with "ProLine" in white lettering on the toque, black pants, dark blue jacket, dark colored gloves, black running shoes with white soles and a black bandana with possibly red maple leaf print covering his face.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217