Media Release for Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Calls for Service
(March 28 at 8:00am – March 29 at 8:00am) 91
Theft Arrest
A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a local business Tuesday evening.
At approximately 5:00pm on March 28, 2023, officers were called after a store clerk in the Charlotte Street and George Street North area reported a person had left the store without paying for their merchandise. Officers located a man matching the description given to police several blocks away and took him into custody without incident. The items were returned to the store.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-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 April 18, 2023.
Assault Arrest
A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with a domestic incident early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 1:00am on March 29, 2023, officers were called to a residence by a concerned citizen. Upon arrival, officers located a female and then found a male in another part of the residence. It was determined that a verbal argument had escalated to a physical altercation where the female was pushed, pinned down, and choked. Both parties received medical attention at the scene.
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke
- Assault - Spousal
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 29, 2023.
Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217