Media Release for Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Calls for Service:
(Oct 11 at 8:00am – Oct 12 at 8:00am) 144
(Oct 12 at 8:00am – Oct 13 at 8:00am) 75
(Oct 13 at 8:00am – Oct 14 at 8:00am) 79
(Oct 14 at 8:00am – Oct 15 at 8:00am) 47
Voyeurism Arrest
A 65-year-old Peterborough man is facing several voyeurism charges after incidents at a Peterborough business in early September.
Officers with the Investigative Services branch were assigned to the case after staff at the Winner’s store reported at least three incidents of a male using his phone to look up a female’s skirt on Sunday, September 1, 2024, between 2:15pm and 3:00pm.
On October 4, 2024, officers executed a search warrant at a Peterborough residence and as a result of warrant and investigation, a 65-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Voyeurism X3
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court October 4, 2024, and will be back in court on October 22, 2024.
Anyone with more information from this time frame at the store is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
The Peterborough Police Service would like to the thank the store staff for reporting this activity and their cooperation throughout the investigation.
Impaired Arrest
A 43-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident Monday morning.
At approximately 11:30am on October 14, 2024, officers were called after a vehicle collided with a security gate in the London Street and Water Street area. Upon arrival, officers located the driver and during conversation noticed signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on an undertaking and will appear in court November 26, 2024.
Theft Suspect Sought -UPDATE
A 44-year-old Peterborough man has been charged in connection with a theft Monday morning.
At approximately 12:00pm on October 18, 2024, officers received a call for service about a man standing on Ashburnham Road near Hunter Street East blocking traffic. Upon arrival, officers recognized the man as being the one sought in connection with the theft of a wallet earlier in the week.
As a result, a 44-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court December 3, 2024.
Original Release:
The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a wallet was stolen from the hand of a customer at a business in the Hunter Street East and Burnham Street area Monday morning.
At approximately 8:00am on October 14, 2024, officers were called to a convenience store after a 71-year-old woman reported having her wallet taken out of her hand. The woman was not injured.
Weapons Arrest
A 44-year-old Peterborough man is facing weapons charges after an incident Friday morning.
At approximately 10:40am on October 11, 2024, officers were called to Charlotte Street and Downie Street after reports of a man walking in the area with what appeared to be a rifle. Several minutes later, the accused was arrested at gunpoint. After the arrest officers seized the weapon, which was a break action pellet gun, and some ammunition.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Carry concealed weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
The accused is bound by a lifetime prohibition order to not possess firearms or ammunition.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court October 11, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217