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Indecent Act
A 41-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after an incident Monday evening.
At approximately 9:30pm on July 22, 2024, officers were called to the area of The Parkway and Lansdowne Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a customer in the drive thru spotted a male on nearby greenspace masturbating. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police. He was taken into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Indecent Act
- Fail to Comply with Probation
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, July 23, 2024.
Officers Save Man on Bridge
Video warning: As this is footage of an actual incident, it may be disturbing to some viewers. Please watch with caution.
At approximately 11:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, officers on general patrol were stopped by a concerned resident after they spotted a man on the Lansdowne Street bridge near River Road who looked as though he was going to jump from the bridge.
Officers initially searched the area, including using the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) without any luck in locating the man. However, while the RPAS was still up the man returned to the bridge and was attempting to climb over the railing.
An officer approached the man and grabbed the back of his shirt. The man appeared to be very impaired and continually resisted the officers attempts to get him away from the railing. When the officer successfully removed him away from the railing, he continued to resist the officers and try to go back to the edge. After a brief struggle, he was placed in an ambulance and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for assessment. There were no injuries to anyone involved.
Without a doubt the actions of the officers to get the male away from the edge and keep him away saved his life.
“These calls aren’t easy. They don’t get measured in crime statistics and they don’t get measured as things the police do every day, but sometimes a police officer is what’s needed in a situation where the difference between life and death is just a few feet. I am thankful for the concerned citizen who took the time to recognize and call 9-1-1 to report a person in distress, and I am grateful for the quick actions by our officers.” Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service.
In an emergency call 9-1-1 or flag down an officer.
If you or someone you know is in distress; here are some resources:
Mental Health/Crisis Lines
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call: 9-8-8 (Toll-free 24/7)
Text: 9-8-8 (Toll-free 24/7)
Talk Now 705-876-5826
Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000
Video: https://youtu.be/zxz2WtEVcAs
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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