From the Peterborough Police Services Board:

In May, the Peterborough Police Services Board retained the consulting services of Met-Scan to assist with the completion of our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. Over the past
few months, they have met with many of our external stakeholders and members of the Service. These consultations will continue into September.

Part of the consultation process includes a community satisfaction survey which is being launched today (August 22). Met Scan is seeking input from the citizens of Peterborough, Lakefield
and Cavan Monaghan.

The survey is available for public comment until September 20, 2019.

Community participation is crucial and we encourage all members of the public to participate and provide input which will help shape the future of your police service.

Sincerely
Gary Baldwin, Chair

Calls for Service:

(Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 22 at 8 a.m.) 73

Sexual assault Arrest:

A 19-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following an investigation.

On August 19, 2019 the accused and female victim were at a Peterborough residence where the victim was sexually assaulted. The accused and victim know each other.

The incident was reported to police on August 20, 2019 and officers investigated. As a result of the investigation, on August 21, 2019 the accused was placed under arrest and charged.

Zachary Warner, 19, of Milford Drive, Peterborough, is charged with sexual assault. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on September 19, 2019.

Theft over $5,000 Arrest:

A 20-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with theft over $5,000 following a series of thefts from a local store.

On August 21, 2019 police were contacted to investigate thefts from a Lansdowne Street West store. The investigation revealed that between mid- January 2019 and late June 2019 the accused stole more than $8,000 in electronic products from the store.

As a result of the investigation on August 21, 2019 officers located the accused at a Peterborough residence where he was placed under arrest.

Avery Bowser, 20, of Riverview Heights, Peterborough, is charged with theft over $5,000.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (Aug. 22).

Calls for Service:

(Aug. 20 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 21 at 8 a.m.) 98

Fraud over $5,000 Arrest:

A 37-year-old Peterborough woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into false health benefit claims submitted  to an insurance provider totalling more than $13,000.

In February 2019 the Peterborough Police Service received information regarding false health insurance claims submitted by the accused. Through the investigation it was revealed that between September 2017 and July 2018 the accused had submitted approximately $13,260 in false health benefit claims to an insurance provider through forging receipts.

As a result of the investigation on August 20, 2019 the accused attended the police station where she was placed under arrest.

Evangelia Gryllou, 37, of Parkwood Circle, Peterborough, is charged with the following:

• Fraud over $5,000
• Use, deals, acts on forged document

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on August 20, 2019.

Calls for Service:

(Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 20 at 8 a.m.) 74

Impaired/Over 80mgs Arrest:

A 29-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged following a phone call to police from a concerned citizen regarding an impaired driver.

On August 6, 2019 at approximately 11:52 p.m. police received a call from the complainant reporting a possible impaired driver in the area of Charlotte and Water Streets.

Shortly after midnight on August 7, 2019 officers located the suspect vehicle in the area of Aylmer and London Streets.

During the investigation the accused was found to have more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system while operating a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Travis William Moore, 29, of Spillsbury Drive, Peterborough, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

The accused was 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 August 22, 2019.

(Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 17 at 8 a.m.) 93

(Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 18 at 8 a.m.) 68

(Aug. 18 at 8 a.m. to Aug. 19 at 8 a.m.) 71

Impaired/Over 80mgs Arrest:

A call from a concerned citizen regarding an impaired driver has led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Peterborough woman.

On August 17, 2019 at approximately 9:15 p.m. a community member called police to report a person in the area of Rogers and Dufferin Streets who appeared to be intoxicated and about to get into a vehicle. Officers located the suspect vehicle in the area of Dufferin and Elgin Streets where a traffic stop was conducted.

During the investigation the accused was found to have more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in her system while operating a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Wanda Lynn Prince, 44, of McKellar Street, Peterborough, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

The accused was 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 September 19, 2019.

Incident Act Arrest:

A 54-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with indecent act in a public place following an investigation.

On August 17, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m. the complainant witnessed the accused performing an incident act outside a Peterborough apartment building. Police were called and officers attended.

As a result of the investigation Wayne Holland, 54, of Water Street, was arrested and charged with incident act in a public place.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on September 18, 2019.

Assault with a weapon Arrest:

A 14-year-old Peterborough teen has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon following an incident at a local home for youth.

On August 11, 2019 the accused, a 14-year-old female, became involved in an altercation with a youth worker at a local youth home. During the incident it was reported that that accused brandished a knife. The incident was later reported to police and officers investigated.
As a result of the investigation on August 17, 2019 the accused attended the police station where she was placed under arrest and charged with assault with a weapon.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on September 9, 2019.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of a young person cannot be released.

Cause disturbance Arrest:

The Peterborough Police Service has arrested and charged a 25-year-old Peterborough following a disturbance inside a Sherbrooke Street store.

On August 16, 2019 at approximately 8 p.m. police were called to attend a Sherbrooke Street liquor store for a disturbance. It was reported that the accused had entered the store in an attempt to engage in a physical altercation with another male and had caused a disturbance by chasing the other male around the store, yelling and swearing and knocking over items.

As a result of the investigation Colin Robert Kyle, 25, of Water Street, was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance and fail to comply with a probation order.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on September 4, 2019.

Calls for Service:

Thursday August 15, 2019 8 a.m. to Friday August 16, 2019- 78 

Today is the last day of our annual Kids ‘n’ Cops Week. Yesterday the Kids attended Medieval Times in Toronto. See below photo.

Original Media Release On Monday August 12, 2019:

Kids ‘ n’ Cops Week:

From August 12, 2019 to August 16, 2019 Peterborough Police, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters are hosting 20 Peterborough area children for the annual Kids’’ Cops week long camp.

During the week the children participate in various activities at Cedar Park, Medieval Times, K-9 presentation and many other fun educational activities.

This provides an opportunity for civilian and sworn members of the Police Service to interact and build rapport with youth in our community.

Kids’n’Cops is a nationally recognized program organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters in partnership with local police agencies.

Name: S/Sgt Dan MacLean

Phone: 705-876-1122 ext. 269

Calls for Service:

Wednesday August 14, 2019 8 a.m. to Thursday August 15, 2019 8 a.m.- 105

Aggravated Assault Arrest:

On August 14, 2019 at 6:30 pm police responded to a disturbance at a George Street North residence.

Upon arrival police discovered a 39 year old male sitting on the front lawn. The male was suffering from an injury caused from an edged weapon.

Earlier in the evening the accused and victim became involved in a verbal argument that turned physical. During the physical altercation the victim was stabbed by an edged weapon.

The victim was treated at a local hospital and later transported by land ambulance to a Toronto Based Hospital. The victim is in stable condition.

Terry LeClerc, age 58 of Peterborough was arrested at the scene and charged with Aggravated Assault. LeClerc was held in custody and will appear in court on August 15, 2019.

Members of the Criminal Investigations Unit continue to investigate this incident.

Name: S/Sgt Dan MacLean

Phone: 705-876-1122 ext. 269

Calls for Service:

Tuesday August 13, 2019 8 a.m. to Wednesday August 14, 2019- 98

Theft of Motor Vehicle:

On August 13, 2019 Peterborough Police responded to a report the two accused had just left a Park Street South residence in a stolen vehicle.

Later on August 13, 2019 the vehicle was located, abandoned in the Park Street South area. Police searched the area and located the two accused.

Rachel McEwen age 23 of Denne Crescent has been charged with Theft over $5,000 and breach of probation.

Jessica Bright age 28 of Park Street South has been charged with Theft over $5,000. Both persons were held in custody and appeared in court on August 13, 2019.

Domestic Assault Charge:

The victim and the accused have been in a relationship for approximately one year. On August 13, 2019 both were at their residence. They became involved in a verbal argument.

The victim left the residence and the accused followed meeting up at a local park. The two continued to argue. The accused then placed the victim in a headlock and threw her to the ground.

Police were called by a witness who observed the assault. As a result of the investigation a 21-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with one count of assault.

The accused was released from custody and will appear in court on September 4, 2019.

To protect the identity of the victim the name of the accused is not being released.

Missing Persons Investigation:

Peterborough Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 75-year-old man last seen on August 13, 2019 at 4:31 pm in Lakefield.

Helge Koch of Whitby was reported missing to police on August 13, 2019 after driving away from a Lakefield business. Koch has not been heard from since that time.

Koch is described as follows:

Age 75, male white wearing glasses

6’1”, 200lbs, right handed wearing blue dress shirt and beige dress pants.

Koch was driving a charcoal Mazda 5 bearing Ontario License Plate# CFNX418.

Please see below photo of Koch.

Anyone with information on Koch’s location is asked to call Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122.

Name: S/Sgt Dan MacLean

Phone: 705-876-1122 ext 269

Calls for Service:

Monday August 12, 2019 8 a.m. to Tuesday August 13, 2019 8 a.m.- 82

Arrest on Domestic:

The victim and accused have been in a common law relationship for two years and reside together. On August 12, 2019 the victim attended the police station to seek advice regarding a domestic dispute.

During this conversion the victim disclosed in October of 2018 the accused assaulted the victim by pushing her to the floor and grabbed her by the neck. The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the police investigation, a 34-year-old male was arrested on August 12, 2019 and charged with assault and breach of recognizance. At the time of this offence the accused was on bail conditions to not communicate with the victim.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on August 13, 2019. The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Possession of Stolen Property:

On August 6, 2019, the victim reported the theft of his motor vehicle. A Garmin GPS was also stolen from the vehicle. The victim discovered the GPS was being sold online.

Through investigation police were able to identify the person who was selling the GPS and determine the property did belong to the victim.

On August 11, 2019 police arrested the accused, in possession of the GPS, in a downtown parking lot.

Richard Campbell age 24, of McDonnel Street has been charged with possession of stolen property. Campbell was released and will appear in court on September 3, 2019.

Name: S/Sgt Dan MacLean

Phone: 705-876-1122 ext. 269

Calls for Service:

Saturday August 10, 2019 8 a.m. to Sunday August 11, 2019 8 a.m.- 82

Sunday August 11, 2019 8 a.m. to Monday August 12, 2019 8 a.m.- 73

Arrest on Warrant:

On July 30, 2019 an arrest warrant was issued for the accused for Break and Enter and Theft Under $5000.

On August 11, 2019 officers attended a Parkhill Road West residence looking for the accused. The accused was inside but uncooperative. Police obtained an entry warrant and located the accused hiding in a closet. During the arrest police seized a knife from the accused.

Terina Tugwell age 31, of no fixed arrest has also been charged with Carrying a Concealed weapon (Knife). The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on August 12, 2019.

Kids ‘ n’ Cops Week:

From August 12, 2019 to August 16, 2019 Peterborough Police, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters are hosting 20 Peterborough area children for the annual Kids’’ Cops week long camp. The children ages range from 8-13 years.

During the week the children participate in various activities at Cedar Park, Medieval Times, K-9 presentation and many other fun educational activities.

This provides an opportunity for civilian and sworn members of the Police Service to interact and build rapport with youth in our community.

Kids’n’Cops is a nationally recognized program organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters in partnership with local police agencies.

Name: S/Sgt Dan MacLean

Phone: 705-876-122 ext. 269