Media Release for Thursday, November 9, 2023
Calls for Service:
(November 8 at 8:00am – November 9 at 8:00am) 71
Drug Investigation Arrest
An investigation by members of the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit into street-level drug trafficking from a Park Street address has resulted in arrests and charges.
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, a search warrant was executed at the Peterborough residence with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine. Officers seized a loaded handgun (pictured below), fentanyl, cocaine, prescription medication and Canadian currency.
As a result, two people were arrested.
A 41 year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carry concealed weapon
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.00
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 9, 2023.
A 35 year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.00
- Fail to comply with probation
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 9, 2023.
(Firearm seized during November 8, 2023 search warrant)
Threats Arrest
A 16-year-old female from London, Ontario is facing a charge for uttering threats after an incident involving Peterborough Regional Health Centre recently.
At approximately 11:15am on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, officers were informed that PRHC had received several threatening phone calls including one about a bomb threat. Through investigation, it was determined that the threat was not credible and was being made by a person in another community. At the time, in accordance with a PRHC policy, Peterborough Police Officers and PRHC security conducted a safety search of the building, and it was cleared several hours later.
On Friday, November 4, 2023, police officers in London, Ontario executed an arrest warrant on behalf of the Peterborough Police Service. A 16-year-old female was arrested and charged with:
- Utter threats – cause death or bodily harm
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on November 27, 2023.
Under the Youth Justice Code, the name of a young person cannot be released.
Safer Public Spaces
The Peterborough Police Service launched the Safer Public Spaces initiative on October 5th, 2023.
The initiative is a no-tolerance approach to open air illicit drug use in our community. This includes spaces such as parks, places of business, and places where children go such as playgrounds.
Since that time the Peterborough Police Service has recorded 57 Calls for Service. In all cases, the officers were able to have a conversation about the new approach and provide a pamphlet about local services. Out of those calls, there have been three arrests related to outstanding warrants, theft and one person charged with possession and their cocaine seized.
When this approached was announced, some key performance indicators were also established:
- The number of calls associated with this approach – 57
- Officer generated – 17
- Citizen generated – 40
- Locations where engagements are taking place – Mostly downtown core, however, there have been calls for service outside the downtown. (See map in dashboard)
- Types of illicit substances seized - Cocaine
“The response by the community has been positive and officers have indicated that the people they are speaking with have been cooperative. Our officers also continue to offer a pamphlet with local resources, where those interested can seek help if desired.” – Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service.
For more information on the Safer Public Spaces approach:
https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/learn/safer-public-spaces.aspx
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217