Calls for Service:
(April 19 at 8 a.m. to April 20 at 8 a.m.) 84

Flight while pursued by peace officer Arrest:
A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and fail to stop at the scene of an accident following an investigation.

Between April 11, 2018 and April 12, 2018 an SUV was stolen from a Dumble Avenue home. On April 12, 2018 the vehicle was involved in a gas drive-off from a Lansdowne Street West gas station. While attempting to flee the gas bar the stolen vehicle struck another vehicle and then fled the scene. The incident was reported to police and a description of the suspect vehicle was broadcast to officers.

An officer located the vehicle stopped at a red light on Medical Drive. The officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the suspect vehicle fled. The officer pursued the vehicle as it sped through a red light at Monaghan Road without stopping and also failed to stop for a stop sign at Wolfe Street and Park Place.

The vehicle was located a short time later behind a Dalhousie Street residence but the driver had fled. Through the investigation the suspect was identified.

On April 19, 2018 at approximately 4:30 p.m. officers located the male suspect in the area of Bethune and Sherbrooke Streets where he was placed under arrest.

Christopher Katib-Raimey, 21, of Wolfe Street, is charged with the following:

• Flight while pursued by peace officer
• Fail to stop at the scene of an accident
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Theft of a motor vehicle
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Fail to comply with a probation order

Through further investigation the accused was identified as the suspect in the following:

On April 5, 2018 a theft took place at a Lansdowne Street West store where clothing was stolen.

Between the early morning hours of April 13, 2018 and April 14, 2018 several vehicles in the area of Charlotte Street, King Street and Brock Street were either broken into and had property stolen or had damage caused as a result of an attempted break and enter.

The accused is being additionally charged with the following:

• Theft under $5,000 X5
• Mischief under $5,000 X5

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (April 20).

The investigation is continuing.

Drug Arrest:
The Peterborough Police Service has arrested a 19-year-old Peterborough man on drug charges following an investigation.

Through an investigation on April 19, 2018 police found the accused to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana, Xanax pills, cannabis resin and a digital scale.

As a result of the investigation on April 19, 2018 the accused was arrested and charged.

Conner Avey Putman, 19, of Maryland Drive, Selwyn, is charged with the following:

• Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (Marijuana under 3kg)
• Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking (Xanax)
• Possession of a schedule II substance (Cannabis resin over 1 gram)
• Fail to comply with a sentence

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (April 20).

Calls for Service:
(April 18 at 8 a.m. to April 19 at 8 a.m.) 81

Sexual Assault Arrest:
An 18-year-old Newmarket, Ontario man has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation.

In September of 2017 the accused attended Peterborough. During the visit the accused and the victim, a woman in her late teens, were at a Peterborough address where the victim was sexually assaulted. The accused and victim were in a previous domestic relationship. The incident was reported to police in April of 2018.

On April 18, 2018 the accused attended the police station where, as a result of the investigation, he was arrested and charged with sexual assault.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 10, 2018.

Due to the domestic history in this incident the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

Calls for Service:
(April 17 at 8 a.m. to April 18 at 8 a.m.) 54

Public Assistance:
The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance following a motor vehicle collision.

On April 12, 2018 at approximately 11:50 a.m. a red Mazda 5 was struck in the area of George Street and Parkhill Road by the suspect vehicle, a large white delivery truck with white box. Following the collision the delivery truck failed to stop and left the area. The suspect truck was last seen heading westbound on Parkhill Road. Damage is estimated at $1,400. No injuries were reported as a result.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Bruce Brunsch in the Traffic Services Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 289.

Calls for Service:
(April 16 at 8 a.m. to April 17 at 8 a.m.) 47

Aggravated Assault Arrest:
The Peterborough Police Service has made an arrest in a 2016 shooting incident.

Shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday October 1, 2016 police responded to a shooting in the area of Bethune and McDonnel Streets. During the incident a male sustained non-life threatening injuries. The male was taken to a local hospital and has since been released.

Since that time the investigation has been active and in the fall of 2017 an authorization to intercept private communication was granted to advance the investigation.

As a result of the ongoing investigation the accused was identified. On April 16, 2018 the accused, who is currently in custody on other charges, was brought to the Provincial Courthouse on a Judge’s Order where the charges were read.

Dylan Patrick Hamre, 27, of no fixed address, Peterborough, is charged with the following:

• Aggravated assault
• Firearm – Use while committing offence
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Discharge firearm with intent
• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order X4

The accused remains in custody. This investigation is now concluded.

Calls for Service:
(April 13 at 8 a.m. to April 14 at 8 a.m.) 101
(April 14 at 8 a.m. to April 15 at 8 a.m.) 66
(April 15 at 8 a.m. to April 16 at 8 a.m.) 46

Drive Safe:
The Peterborough Police Service encourages residents to slow down and drive the conditions this morning. Roads remain extremely messy following the weekend’s winter storm. Please leave lots of extra time to get where you are going.

Over 80mg Arrest:
A 24-year-old Peterborough man has been charged following a weekend collision involving a vehicle colliding with a hydro pole.

On April 15, 2018 at approximately 1:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to the intersection of River Road South and Southlawn Drive for a single motor vehicle collision. The vehicle, driven by the accused, had collided with a hydro pole. Both EMS and Fire services were also on scene. While speaking with the driver of the vehicle officers noted a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s breath.

A subsequent breath test revealed the driver had more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system while operating a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Bradley Tyler Wall, 24, of Sherbrooke Street, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with more than 80mgs blood alcohol content. The accused was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and a seven day car impoundment.

The accused was further charged under the Highway Traffic Act with drive motor vehicle no permit, drive motor vehicle no validation on plate and owner operate motor vehicle no insurance.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 10, 2018.

Domestic Assault Arrest:
A 38-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with domestic assault following a weekend incident.

On the night of April 15, 2018 the accused and the victim, a woman in her 30’s, became involved in an argument at their Peterborough residence. The argument escalated and it was reported that the accused assaulted the victim. The victim was able to leave the residence and police were called and attended.

As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with domestic assault. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 10, 2018.

The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic incident.

Calls for Service:
(April 12 at 8 a.m. to April 13 at 8 a.m.) 57

Drug Arrests:
Two Peterborough men are facing charges following a Thursday morning vehicle stop where police seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, heroin and a large quantity of cash.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, on April 12, 2018 at approximately 11:30 a.m. members of the Intelligence, Crime Analyst, Asset Forfeiture and Drug (ICAD) Unit conducted a vehicle stop in a Hunter Street East parking lot.

As a result of this stop, police located the co-accused inside the motor vehicle along with a quantity of suspected fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine. Officers also seized a large quantity of cash and digital scales.

As a result of the investigation the following persons were arrested and charged:

Chad Andrew O’Connor, 29, of Cherryhill Road, Peterborough is charged with the following:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Fentanyl)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Cocaine)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Heroin)

Victor Bradbury, 32, of Hunter Street West, is charged with the following:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Heroin)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Cocaine)
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
• Fail to comply with a probation order

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court later today (April 13).

Calls for Service:
(April 11 at 8 a.m. to April 12 at 8 a.m.) 65

Public Assistance:
The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Services Unit is asking for the public’s assistance following a collision in a local pizza restaurant parking lot.

On March 24, 2018 at approximately 8:40 p.m. the suspect vehicle is seen reversing into a nearby parked car in a Marsdale Drive pizza restaurant parking lot.

The suspect vehicle is described as a grey, four door car with at least three occupants inside in their late teens to early 20’s (please see photos of suspect vehicle below). The front seat passenger is wearing a bright red top. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Bruce Brunsch in the Traffic Services Unit at 705-876-1122 ext. 289.

Calls for Service:
(April 10 at 8 a.m. to April 11 at 8 a.m.) 67

Assault with a weapon Arrest:
A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges including assault with a weapon following an incident at a multi unit residence on Dublin Street.

On April 11, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m. police attended the multi unit residence for an assault. It was reported that a male adult resident had been assaulted by another resident with a metal bar. The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical care.

Officers located the accused at the scene where, as a result of the investigation, she was placed under arrest.

Wendy June Moore, 37, of Dublin Street, is charged with the following:

• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Fail to comply with a probation order X2

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (April 11).

Calls for Service:
(April 9 at 8 a.m. to April 10 at 8 a.m.) 73

Mischief Arrest:
A 36-year-old Barrie man is facing charges including theft and mischief after a vehicle in the area of Hunter Street West was damaged.

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 9:30 p.m. an unknown male broke the windshield of a vehicle parked at a Hunter Street West residence before fleeing the area on foot. The male returned to the vehicle a short time later and entered the vehicle but was scared off by a person in the area at the time.

Police were called and attended the residence. While investigating, officers saw a male causing damage to a second vehicle in the area. Officers called out to the man who attempted to run but was quickly apprehended by police.

As a result of the investigation Thomas Neil Nicholson, 36, of Edgehill Drive, Barrie, was arrested and charged with the following:

• Mischief under $5,000
• Theft under $5,000
• Fail to comply with a probation order X2

While held in custody the accused caused damaged to the cell area at the police station. He was further charged with mischief under $5,000.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on April 8, 2018.

Theft from vehicles:
The Peterborough Police Service reminds residents to check and double-check to ensure vehicles are locked and secured.

We are continuing to see a number of thefts from unlocked vehicles, especially vehicles parked in the north end of the City.

Everyone has a role to play in crime prevention. Please ensure your vehicle is always locked and any valuables are either taken with you or hidden out of plain sight.

Causing a disturbance Arrest:
The Peterborough Police Service has arrested and charged a 23-year-old man with causing a disturbance following incidents in the downtown area on Friday night.

On April 6, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m. police received complaints about a man in a George Street North grocery store parking lot who was yelling and swearing at staff. The male then left the area and police received another call from a citizen stating a man was causing a disturbance outside a George Street North theatre including yelling at passerby. Police attended the area and located the male.

As a result of the investigation Brandon Wayne McConnell, 23, of Dalhousie Street, was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance and failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 26, 2018.

Causing a disturbance Arrest:
An Ajax man has been charged following an altercation outside a downtown nightclub.

On April 7, 2018 at approximately 1:30 a.m. the accused became engaged in a physical altercation with other males near a George Street North nightclub.

Police and security had to intervene to stop the altercation. When police attempted to remove one of the males from the altercation the male would not leave and pushed past police to re-engage in the altercation. The male was subsequently arrested during which point he resisted.

As a result of the investigation Brock Beettam, 20, of Tams Drive, Ajax, was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance and resist peace officer.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3, 2018.

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Arrest:
Two Peterborough teens have been charged after damage was caused at a local youth residence.

On the evening of April 6, 2018 police were called to a local group home for two youth that had caused damage to the inside of the residence. During the incident it was reported that one of the youth ripped the door frame trim off a door and swung it at staff.

As a result of the investigation a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5,000. A second 16-year-old male was also arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

Both youth were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on April 30, 2018.

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

Personation with intent to avoid Arrest:
A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges following a traffic stop.

On April 6, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m. police were conducting a traffic detail in the area of Parkhill Road and Crowley Crescent. At that time an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed approaching a school zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the male driver of the vehicle the male provided police with the name and information of another person known to him.

As a result of the investigation Adam Robin Tye, 28, of Milroy Drive, Peterborough, was arrested and charged with personation with intent to avoid arrest. The accused was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with speeding in a community safety zone, drive motor vehicle with no validation on plate and drive while under suspension. He was further charged under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with fail to surrender insurance card.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3, 2018.

Calls for Service:
(April 6 at 8 a.m. to April 7 at 8 a.m.) 101
(April 7 at 8 a.m. to April 8 at 8 a.m.) 77
(April 8 at 8 a.m. to April 9 at 8 a.m.) 38

Assault with a Weapon Arrest:
Two Peterborough men are facing charges following an incident at a local high school.

On April 6, 2018 an altercation took place at Crestwood Secondary School that involved non-students that had attended the school. During the altercation the 19-year-old accused was involved in a consensual fight with a 16-year-old male.

During the altercation it was reported that the 19-year-old accused, who is not a student at the school, brandished a canister of pepper spray and sprayed the male in the face and also brandished the pepper spray at two staff members. Also during the incident it was reported that a 22-year-old male, also not a student at the school, assaulted a staff member who had attempted to intervene. Police were called and attended the scene.

As a result of the investigation the following persons were arrested and charged:

• Dylan John McCarrell, 19, of Cedar Bank Road, was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon X3.
• Clayton Richard Spry, 22, of Wilfred Drive, was arrested and charged with assault. He was also charged under the Trespass to Property Act with fail to leave premises when directed.

The co-accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on May 3, 2018.

Over 80mg Arrest:
A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges following a Sunday morning traffic stop.

On April 8, 2018 at approximately 8:40 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop after observing the accused speeding on Lansdowne Street in the area of Ashburnham Drive. While speaking with the male driver of the vehicle officers noted an odour of an alcoholic beverage 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.

As a result of the investigation Muhannad Hassan, 22, of Hunter Street, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with more than 80mg blood alcohol content.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 26, 2018.

Over 80mg Arrest:
A 20-year-old Belleville man has been charged following a traffic stop early Sunday morning.

On April 8, 2018 at approximately 12:45 a.m. the accused was observed by police driving a motor vehicle the wrong way northbound on George Street North from Sherbrooke Street.

A traffic stop was conducted and a subsequent breath sample revealed the driver had more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system while operating a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation Jeffery Daniel Eastcott, 20, of Sunningdale Drive, Belleville, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with more than 80mg blood alcohol content.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 3, 2018.