'Don't Be That Guy' Campaign Launched In Peterborough Focusing On Offender Not Victim Of Sexual Assaults

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Campaign posterPeterborough Lakefield Community Police Service put out a special release announcing "Don't Be That Guy", a social marketing campaign to raise awareness in Peterborough about the issue of alcohol-facilitated sexual assaults.

Alcohol-facilitated sexual assault is a sexual act perpetrated by an offender with a victim who is profoundly intoxicated to the point of near or actual unconsciousness. In these cases, the victim cannot give consent.

The "Don’t be that Guy" social marketing campaign is aimed at the offender.

Historically, sexual assault campaigns focused on how to prevent being sexually assaulted. The campaign’s message is simple: Don’t sexually assault others. 

According to the release, the campaign is intended to target men between the ages of 18 and 24, who frequent the bars and party scene.

This is especially important in Peterborough, where Fleming College and Trent University are located.

The campaign just launched and runs until theCampaign poster end of September.

Posters (see examples in this post) will be displayed at Trent University, Fleming College and in downtown bars.

Police encourage the reporting of these incidents to police and to get the message across loud and clear that sex without consent is sexual assault.

For more info on this national campaign, go to Sexualassaultvoices.com.

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Here's The Latest Police Report On The Fatal Transformer Fire Friday

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Fatal Transformer Fire Update:

On Friday December 16, 2011, just prior to 4:00 pm police and fire were called to the vacant Materbrand building on Crawford Drive to respond to an electrical fire at the transformer station located on the property. When they arrived they located a deceased male. The male was later identified as James Dexter Jenney age 43 of no fixed address. Evidence at the scene indicates that Jenney was an intruder on the property cutting copper wire and may have fallen and made contact with a live feeder line. Just prior to this incident witnesses observed a male climbing the tower with a second male watching from the ground. As this incident was being investigated, officers were advised that on the same date a few hours earlier, a 55 year old male also of no fixed address, walked into a nearby medical clinic suffering from electrical burns. He was taken to hospital and then transported to a Toronto hospital. Due to his injuries the investigators have not been able to interview him. The investigation is continuing. Anyone who may have information on Jenney’s activities that day or whom he was with at the time of the incident is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Alert: A Creepy Guy Was Spotted By Female Jogger On Rotary Trail Yesterday

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Suspicious Person

The complainant reports at 1:30pm on 16Nov11, she had been running on the Rotary Trail between Cumberland and Hilliard St.  She advised that she had turned around to return home and had noticed a male cross the trail from the trees and sit on a bench talking on his cell phone.  She advised that she felt weird about it and sped up to run by him.

She advised that she had stopped down the trail to tie her shoe and when she looked back she noticed that he was behind her and that he then moved off the trail into the woods.

 Male described as:

  • Approximately 20 years old
  • Small
  • 5'6" 
  • Black hoodie
  • Black backpack.

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Missing Person Alert (Picture & Info): Deborah Young

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[UPDATE: November 14, 10:45 a.m. -- Deborah Young has been located safe in Winnipeg on November 12th. Police thank you for your assistance in investigation.]
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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today... 

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing person.  Deborah Young is a 51 year old female who is described as; Caucasian, 5'4", 130 lbs, short dark brown hair, brown eyes, with a distinctive gap in her front teeth.  There is no clothing description available.
 
Young was last seen on November 5th, 2011 at her residence in Peterborough's south end.  There is a possibility that Young may attempt to access her vehicle which was stored somewhere in Quebec.  The vehicle is a 1998 Chevrolet GMC Pickup truck blue in colour, bearing Ontario licence 268 5YD.
 
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Police Catch Two Men Stealing Metal Railway Parts By CPR Train Tracks

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today... 

Metal Theft Arrests:

On the 2nd of November at approximately 10:00 pm officers attended in the area of Chamberlain Street after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle parked off the road by the CPR train tracks. They located two men loading metal railway parts into a pick up truck. The property consisted of 162 metal mounting brackets, two pieces of metal rails, six metal rail joiners and other assorted metal parts. Derek Keith Reid age 32 of Park Street South and Michael Ryan Burns age 31 of Lafayette Avenue were arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.00 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.00. Both men were released from custody. Reid will attend court on the 1st of December and Burns on the 24th of November. 

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3 Separate Stabbing Incidents On Police Report Today Including A Cab Driver Stabbed Early This Morning

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Warrant Arrest:

On the 28th of August 2011, officers were called to a disturbance at a Herbert Street residence where it is alleged that the victim, a 33 year old male, was stabbed in the arm by a male while at a backyard get together. As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued to arrest Murdock Roderick McNeil age 35 of Cornwall Street in Omemee for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. On the 31st of October McNeil turned himself in at the Peterborough Lakefield Police Station on Water Street. He was arrested, held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.

 

Cab Driver Stabbed:

On the 1st of November at approximately 12:47 am officers were called to the area of King and Margaret Street to assist a cab driver that had been stabbed. The driver, a 64-year-old male, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for several stab wounds and remains in stable condition. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please call Peterborough Lakefield Police or Crime Stoppers

 

Stabbing On McKellar Street:

Police continue to investigate the stabbing on McKellar Street and there is no further information to release at this time. As previously mentioned, this stabbing has been determined to be an isolated incident and is not related to Halloween activities or the stabbing of the cab driver. If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please call Peterborough Lakefield Police or Crime Stoppers  

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14 Year Old Female Student Arrested After Threatening To Kill Teacher & Student Teacher

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Arrest for Threatening
 
On the 28th of October 2011 staff at Peterborough Collegiate Vocational Institute contacted police regarding an incident with a 14 year female student. During a classroom activity the student was spoken too regarding her behaviour. As a result of this action the student threatened to kill a teacher and a student teacher in that class. The student was removed from the classroom and escorted to the office. While dealing with office staff the student spit in the face of the teacher she had previously threatened. The student was removed from the school and police were contacted.

On the 29th of October 2011 police arrested the 14 year old female for assault and uttering death threats. At the time of her arrest the youth was found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana. The youth was transported to the police station for further investigation. While at the station the youth became upset and kicked a window in an interview room several times causing the window to break. As a result of her actions the 14 year old female was charged with assault, utter death threats two counts, possession of a controlled substance and mischief. She was held in custody for court for the 30th of October 2011.

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Here's A Safety Guide From Police For Halloween Night In The Patch

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Halloween Safety Tips:
On Monday, October 31, officers will be out on foot, bicycles and vehicles conducting extra patrols on residential streets, in parks, plazas and schools, in an effort to reduce Halloween-related crime. By working together and following some easy safety tips we can ensure Halloween is fun for kids of all ages.

Before Halloween:
• Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping

• Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility

• Because masks can limit vision, consider using non-toxic make-up instead

• Purchase costumes and accessories that are flame resistant

• Use flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. This is also a good time to replace the batteries in home smoke detectors • Eliminate tripping hazards on your property

• Feed your children a good, healthy meal before they go out. This will discourage them from filling up on Halloween treats that have not yet been checked

During Trick or Treating:
• A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their rounds

• Parents should know the route that older children are going to take

• Stay in a group, walk slowly and communicate where you are going

• Remain on well-lit streets and always use sidewalks

• Never cut across yards. You may trip on shrubs

• Obey all traffic and pedestrian laws. Do not assume that drivers can see you

• If no sidewalk is available, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible

• Remove masks before crossing a street

• Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat

• Do not eat treats unless checked by an adult you trust

After Trick or Treating:
• Sort and check children’s candy upon their arrival home. Although tampering is rare, throw away any suspicious or unwrapped items.

Driving On Halloween Night: Be alert and watch for children on streets, alleys, crosswalks and driveways. Slow down while driving through residential areas, and be aware of the increased number of children walking in neighbourhoods. This is an exciting time for children and the potential for kids to dart out into traffic is heightened. Be extremely careful backing out of driveways and parking lots.

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If You See A $115,000 2012 International Pro Transport Truck Around Let Police Know

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***UPDATE***Wednesday, October 26th, 2011: From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Stolen Truck Recovered:

The 2012 International truck bearing licence plate # 2664ZW that was reported stolen from the lot at Winslow Gerolamy has been recovered. On the 25th of October at approximately 3:00 pm police were called to the rear parking lot behind the Sleep Country store on Lansdowne Street West after witnesses observed the stolen truck parked there. Suspects removed the driver’s door lock, ignition, interior light, and plastic casing surrounding the ignition. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers. 

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Stolen Vehicle:

Sometime between 10:00 am on the 22nd of October and 9:00 am on the 24th of October suspects stole a 2012 International Pro Transport truck, white in colour, bearing Ontario licence # 2664ZW. The truck that is used as a rental unit was parked in the rear lot at Winslow Gerolamy Motors on Lansdowne Street West. It is valued at $115,000.00. Both sets of keys have been accounted for and at this time it is unknown how the vehicle was entered and started. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Picture: Help Police Identify This Possible Suspect In Assault On Woman

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[UPDATE: October 22nd: The person of interest in the investigation into the assault has contacted police, and police have asked media to remove the photo from online sites. So we've done so.]

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Police Asking For Public’s Assistance In An Assault Investigation

Anyone with information on the identity of this male is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

On September 26, 2011, at approximately 12:30 am, a female was walking on Brealey Drive in the area of St. Josephs at Fleming. She was grabbed from behind by an unknown male, knocked to the ground, kicked in the stomach and then punched in the face. The female managed to get away and ran to a friend's residence nearby and called Police. The female was treated at the hospital for some bruising to her face and arms and was later released. The suspect is described as male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black hooded sweater.

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