Calls for Service:
(March 31 at 8 a.m. to April 1 at 8 a.m.) 87
Assault Arrest:
A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges including assault and uttering threats following an incident at the Simcoe Street bus terminal.
On March 31, 2020 at approximately 9:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to the Simcoe Street bus terminal to assist a terminal security guard with an unwanted male who was attempting to get on a City bus. It was reported that the male had assaulted and threatened the security guard.
When officers attempted to place the male under arrest for assault and uttering threats the male resisted. Officers were able to apprehend the male, who also provided officers with a false identity.
During the investigation the male was found to be in possession of a quantity of heroin, a weigh scale and a large quantity of Canadian currency.
As a result of the investigation Joseph Oscar Devereaux, 21, of Townsend Street, was arrested and charged with the following:
- Assault
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – heroin
- Uttering threats
- Obstruct peace officer
- Resist peace officer
- Fail to comply with probation
- Fail to comply with a release order
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (April 1).
Assault Arrest:
A 31-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with assault and uttering threats following an incident at a Peterborough residence.
The accused and female victim were in a previous domestic relationship. On the evening of March 30, 2020 the accused and female victim were at a Peterborough residence. While at the residence the accused assaulted the male victim, now in a relationship with the female victim, and threatened the female victim. The incidents were reported to police and officers attended.
As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with the following:
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 2020.
In order to protect the identity of the victims in this domestic-based incident the name of the accused will not be released.
Impaired Arrest:
A 44-year-old Brechin, Ontario man has been arrested and charged following a single vehicle collision in the Township of Cavan Monaghan.
Shortly before 8 p.m. on March 30, 2020 police received a call for service to attend the area of Dyell Line and Hutchinson Drive in the Township of Cavan Monaghan for a single motor vehicle collision involving a motor cycle. EMS and Peterborough Fire Services also attended. While speaking with the male driver of the motorcycle officers noted an odour of alcohol coming from the driver’s breath. A subsequent breath sample revealed the driver had more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system while operating a motor vehicle. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment to his injuries.
As a result of the investigation Dominic Richard Farrell, 44, of Concession Road 9, Brechin, Ontario, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was also issued an automatic 90 day drivers licence suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 2020.
Break and Enter:
The Peterborough Police Service is investigating following a break-in at a George Street South business.
Sometime between 10:40 p.m. on March 30, 2020 and 2 a.m. on March 31, 2020 an unknown male entered a George Street South laundry business, damaged coin slots of three different dryers and stole an amount of loose change and tools from inside an office.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
Domestic Assault Arrest:
A 42-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with assault and mischief following a domestic incident.
On March 30, 2020 the accused and female victim were at a Peterborough residence where they became involved in a verbal dispute. It was reported that during the dispute the accused assaulted the victim and damaged an appliance within the home.
As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 2020.
In order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic incident the name of the accused will not be released.
