Media Release for Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Calls for Service:
(November 6 at 8:00am – November 7 at 8:00am) 83
Assault Arrest
A 3-month investigation into an assault in Peterborough in July of 2023 has resulted in charges against a 25-year-old Etobicoke man.
At approximately 11:50pm on Monday, November 6, 2023, officers with Investigative Services spotted a man wanted in connection with an assault reported to police on July 23, 2023, in which the victim was struck with an object and pepper sprayed. Officers were able to take the suspect into custody without incident. At the time of the incident the victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Etobicoke man was arrested and charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 7, 2023.
Original Release
https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-monday-july-24-2023.aspx (Assault with a Weapon)
Assault Arrest
A 31-year-old Lakefield man is facing an assault charge after an incident Monday evening.
At approximately 11:50pm on November 6, 2023, officers were called about an assault in the Water Street and Nassau Mills Road area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had been driving the suspects vehicle because he had just received a ticket for driving while suspended. As she was driving the suspect became irate and started yelling at her. When the driver stopped the car and tried to get away, the suspect pushed her to the ground before taking off. Officers took the victim to her vehicle and shortly after spotted the suspect vehicle in a parking lot. Officers approached the vehicle and took the suspect into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old Lakefield man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court December 5, 2023.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217