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The Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) has completed the investigation into a fatal fire in Peterborough October 1, 2024, and has ruled that the fire was accidental.
As a result of the Fire Marshal’s ruling, the police investigation is considered completed.
Original release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-wednesday-october-2-2024.aspx
Impaired Arrest
A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Monday evening.
At approximately 10:00pm on October 7, 2024, an officer on general patrol saw a vehicle heading the wrong way on George Street before it turned off and continued at a very slow rate of speed in the Edinburgh and Water Street area. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed obvious signs of impairment with the driver.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court November 19, 2024.
Robbery Arrest
A 29-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident at a local business Saturday.
At approximately 10:00am on October 5, 2024, officers were called to a business in the Charlotte Street and Downie Street area about a robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a female had entered the store and attempted to leave without paying for an item. When confronted the woman punched an employee and threw a drink at a customer as she fled the store. The suspect was located by officers a short distance away and taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Robbery with Violence
- Assault with A Weapon
- Assault
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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