Media Release for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Calls for Service:
(July 15 at 8:00am – July 16 at 8:00am) 84
Theft Arrest
A 43-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges in connection with thefts at two businesses.
On Monday, July 15, 2024, officers with the Community FIRST unit responded to a call from a business in the George Street and Charlotte Street area about a theft that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers were told the woman had started walking south down George Street and the officers were able to locate a woman matching the description given to police several blocks away. During a search after arrest, officers located the items reported stolen and returned them to the store. They also found a number of other items and through investigation located and returned items to one other business.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 X2
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X4
The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, July 16, 2024.
Warrant/Weapons Arrest
A 38-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday evening.
At approximately 7:00pm on July 15, 2024, officers were called to the area of George Street and Hunter Street about suspicious activity. Upon arrival officers located a man and a woman described to police. Through investigation, the woman was sent on her way; while the man was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. During a search after arrest, officers seized a small quantity of drugs, along with three knives. Officers further learned that the male was also bound by a weapons prohibition.
As a result, a 38-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court August 27, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217