Trent University Instructor Arrested and Charged With Sexual Assault On Student
/47-year-old Kingston man Abdalla Mansur has been charged with sexual assault after an incident in Peterborough last Tuesday afternoon.
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Curve Lake Women Charged On Drug Possession and Violating Probation After Traffic Stop
/A 30-year-old Curve Lake woman is facing several charges after a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 4:45 a.m., general patrol officers conducted a traffic stop and learned that a female passenger was not supposed to be outside their home between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. She was taken into custody.
During a search of the woman’s belongings after arrest, officers seized:
151g of Crystal Methamphetamine
7.6g of Fentanyl
Drug paraphernalia
Two cell phones
Canadian currency
The woman was arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
Possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5000
Failure to comply with release order
Failure to comply with probation order
The accused is also bound by a probation order with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Sautrday.
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Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Involved at a Local Barbershop Break-and-Enter
/The Peterborough Police Service are seeking a suspect who broke into a River Road South barbershop on Nov. 17.
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At roughly 1:20 a.m., a male riding a black and silver bicycle attended a barber shop on River Road South and appeared to scope out the building.
He used a tool to pry open the window on the south side door and reached in to unlock the door. Police say he left the area and returned several minutes later, entering through the unlocked door.
Police believe he took over $3,200 in money, items from the business and memorabilia.
The suspect is described as:
White male
Between 45 and 65 years old
Slim build, grey beard and moustache, shoulder-length unkempt hair
Wearing a black winter coat, black toque, black gloves, dark skinny jeans, grey and white sneakers
Carrying a dark backpack
Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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DNA Testing Aids Peterborough Police Identify Human Remains Found In Otonabee River From 1988 Cold Case
/After the result of advanced DNA testing technology, the Peterborough Police Service identified human remains in the Otonabee River to be Gerald Durocher from 1988, announced on Wednesday.
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According to the Police, Durocher was born in November 1949, and, at the time of his death, would have been 38 years old.
On July 10, 1988, recreational divers located a human skull in the Otonabee River, near Lock and McKeller Street, approximately 130 feet from the shore. When it was found, a postmortem examination was conducted, which revealed it belonged to a male and that he was the victim of homicide. Extensive air and underwater searches were conducted; however, the remainder of the body has never been recovered.
In October 2021, the Peterborough Police Service submitted evidence to Othram in The Woodlands, Texas and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, in hopes that advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy could help generate new leads and assist with identifying the ‘Otonabee River Man’.
Othram scientists used Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing to build a comprehensive DNA profile, which was then used by Othram’s genealogy team in conjunction with forensic genetic genealogy to identify potential relatives. The Peterborough Police Service then used this information to locate and interview these individuals. This process, as well as subsequent confirmatory DNA testing by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, led to the positive identification of the victim.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
This case has never been forgotten and over the last three decades, various methods have been used to attempt to identify the remains said Peterborough Police.
The Peterborough Police Service is pursuing all avenues to further this investigation. Durocher is believed to have had connections throughout Ontario, (including Ottawa) and the Quesnel area in central British Columbia.
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about Durocher or his death to come forward, noting that sometimes even the small details can play a large part in solving a case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Lacey White at 705-876-1122 ext. 266, the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca
Peterborough-Northumberland Crime Stoppers has generously offered a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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Peterborough Man Faces Impaired Driving After Making a U-Turn Before a Festive RIDE Check
/A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving and Highway Traffic Act charges during a Festive RIDE check on Friday evening.
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At roughly 11:40 p.m., officers at a Festive RIDE stop in the Water Street and King Street area noticed a vehicle just north of the check conduct a U-turn and drive the wrong way on Water Street through a red light. They conducted a traffic stop and during the stop, the officer noticed signs of impairment.
The man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Red light - fail to stop (Highway Traffic Act)
Drive wrong way - one-way traffic (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.
The Peterborough Police Service conducted two Festive RIDE checks on Friday, and Saturday.
473 vehicles were checked with 19 ASD tests administered with one fail.
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Man Who Refused to Leave Fast-Food Bathroom Arrested For Drug Possession Charges
/A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple drug possession charges after an incident Thursday evening.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 9:15 p.m., the Peterborough Police received a call from staff at a local fast-food restaurant on Lansdowne Street about a male in the washroom who was refusing to leave.
Officers from the Community FIRST Unit responded and investigated. The male was located, identified and wanted on an outstanding warrant. As a result, the male was subsequently arrested.
During a search of the suspect, after arrest, officers located and seized the following:
90.7g of Fentanyl
6.1g of Crystal Methamphetamine
1.4g of Crack Cocaine
Hydromorphone pills
Clonazepam pills
Dilaudid pills
10.7g of Heroin
10.8g of Cocaine
The man is charged with:
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine x 2
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking x 2
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Friday.
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Peterborough Man Arrested for Pointing Replica Gun at Couple
/A 26-year-old Peterborough County man is facing multiple firearm charges after an incident Tuesday evening.
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At roughly 8 p.m., officers arrived at the Ashburnham Drive and Lansdowne Street area and learned that a couple had a gun flashed at them by another pair known to them.
While speaking to the victims, suspects matching the description given to police were spotted walking on the sidewalk. Officers approached the pair and attempted a gunpoint arrest. The male disobeyed the officer's commands and fled on foot. Officers gave chase and caught up to the man in a nearby parking lot. He was taken into custody. Officers seized a replica handgun.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough County man was arrested and charged with:
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
A Prohibition Oder currently binds the accused with the following conditions: to not possess any firearm.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Peterborough Police Make Three Arrests From a String of Thefts On Retail Stores
/The Peterborough Police Service made three arrests and charged the suspects in connection with a series of retail thefts, announced on Tuesday.
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Last Wednesday at roughly 2:45 p.m., officers with Community FIRST were called to the Home Depot on Lansdowne Street about two women and a man concealing items in their clothing and leaving the store.
Officers spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspects' and they attempted to speed out of the parking lot. Emergency lights were activated and the vehicle stopped. One of the female suspects then attempted to flee the scene. All three were taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation:
A 27-year-old Etobicoke woman was arrested and charged with:
Theft Under $5000
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
A 36-year-old GTA woman was arrested and charged with:
Theft Under $5000
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
A 34-year-old Etobicoke man was arrested and charged with:
Theft Under $5000
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
All three parties were held in custody and appeared in court last Wednesday, at which time they were remanded into custody and are set to appear in court on Tuesday
During a search after the suspects and vehicle were arrested, officers located approximately $11,500 of products from several stores. Police believe the group has no ties to Peterborough and is part of an organized crime theft ring that has been committing thefts across the province and, on that day, had already been active in several other nearby communities. Officers also seized a dress, several material bags that went under the dress and a scrambler device to disarm loss prevention alarms.
This was the third set of retail theft arrests believed to be related to organized crime. On Nov. 12, 2024, officers arrested two men from Brampton concerning an incident in progress and an online theft report filed by the store on Nov. 2.
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26 Kids Get Holiday Shopping Spree With Peterborough Police Service's 18th Annual CopShop This Thursday
/The holidays are coming a little early for 26 local children as the Peterborough Police Services is hosting its 18th annual CopShop at Lansdowne Place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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Twenty-six deserving children will enjoy a limo ride from school and be partnered with a Peterborough Police Officer. The officers will serve as personal shoppers for the kids and each will receive a $200 Gift Card to shop around.
“We are very excited that this program is returning as it’s always been an event our officers look forward to,” says Mike Peckham, Detective Constable, Peterborough Police Service. “This year we have about two dozen officers and civilian members volunteering their time to build positive relationships and spend time with our young people in a fun way.”
“It’s impossible not to be inspired by these incredible kids” says Helen Edwards, Property Manager for Lansdowne Place. “I still remember the very first time we hosted CopShop, it was magical and continues to be our favourite day of the year.”
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Police Warn Public of PRHC Fundraising Scam Circulating In Peterborough
/The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents and businesses to be aware of scams, particularly ones aimed at supporting the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).
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Police received a report that a local business was contacted to purchase advertising in a ‘children’s activity guide’ to support the PRHC. PRHC has stated that they no affiliation with the group or any such publication.
Officers in the Fraud Unit say the business did the right thing by contacting the hospital to see if this was a project in which they were involved.
These incidents can be reported through the online reporting portal.
The Police have provided tips to protect yourself and your business:
If you are not comfortable, end the contact
Report the incident to your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Take time to do research
Talk to trusted sources
