Kinmount Pharmacy robbed of drugs by man wielding a hammer
Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the Kinmount Pharmacy on Peterborough County Road 503 shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27th.
A male suspect had entered the store with a wooden-handled hammer and demanded prescription drugs. Store employees complied with his demands and the male left the store with the stolen narcotics in a red and grey duffle bag.
The suspect is described as a white male around 6 feet tall with a medium build, wearing a light grey coat, a light blue hoodie, large-framed sunglasses, and running shoes.
The suspect fled the store and got into a small black sedan with dark tinted windows. The car was described as being a newer model, possibly a Honda. This vehicle was driven from the scene by a second suspect.
Investigators are actively looking for information that may assist in identifying the suspects in this case. Police urge the public to call in tips on this case, or others, to the Peterborough OPP at 705-742-0401, the non-emergency line at 888-310-1122, or to Crime Stoppers.
Apsley man dies on Christmas Eve after pick-up collides with tree
On Saturday, December 24th at 8:24 p.m., the Northumberland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Grist Mill Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Officers located a heavily damaged 1999 Ford pickup truck with three occupants that had collided with a tree. The male driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene, and his two passengers were transported to a Toronto area trauma centre with serious injuries.
The deceased driver has been identified as James Rodney Snider, 34, of Apsley.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators attended the scene and assisted detachment officers with the investigation. The cause of the collision remains under investigation and police are requesting any witnesses contact the Cobourg OPP detachment at 905-372-5421.
Accident leads to impaired driving arrest
On Friday, December 23th, an accident occurred on Albert Street in Peterborough. One of the vehicles left the scene, prior to the drivers exchanging information and members of the Peterborough Police Service arriving.
The investigation led police to a Perry Street residence where officers located the other driver.
James Hatkoski, 55, of Stewart Drive in Peterborough, was charged with driving while ability impaired and driving with more than 80 mg of alcohol in blood.
The accused is to appear in court on January 12, 2017.
Shoplifter arrested after stealing electric toothbrushes on Christmas Eve
Peterborough police arrested a 30-year-old Peterborough and charged him with theft for stealing electric toothbrushes.
On Saturday, December 24, store security at a Charlotte Street business were alerted to a male who had just stolen some merchandise. Store security approached the male outside and found two electric toothbrushes from the store on his person.
Joshua Berry, 30, of George Street in Peterborough, was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with probation.
The accused was held in custody and was to appear in court on December 27th.
Man arrested for assault following Christmas Eve dispute over a dog and a birthday cake
Peterborough police have charged a Peterborough man with assault after a dispute over a dog and a birthday cake.
On Saturday, December 24th, the accused was looking after a neighbour’s dog. When the neighbour returned to get their dog, a dispute arose over the length of time the dog had to be watched. The accused followed the neighbour home and demanded they turn over a birthday cake that was being stored there. The accused then assaulted the neighbour in their home.
Dwayne Ireland, 46, of Hunter Street in Peterborough, is charged with assault. The accused is to appear in court on January 19, 2017.
Man arrested for assault on Christmas Day after argument over friends
An argument over friends led Peterborough police to arrest a Peterborough man on Christmas Day.
A male and a female acquaintance were sitting together on Christmas Day when the two began to argue over the type of friends the female had. During the argument, the male allegedly struck the female three times. The male then allegedly broke the front door window of the victim’s residence. Police located the male later that day at the corner of Hunter and George Streets.
Carl Hubble, 46, of Park Street North in Peterborough, is charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
Man arrested after vandalizing a car
A Peterborough man is facing mischief charges after a Peterborough police officer observed him vandalizing a car.
A foot patrol officer was in the area of George and Charlotte Streets when he heard loud voices. The officer observed a male in the area walk up to a parked car and tear windshield wipers from the car. After a brief foot pursuit, the male was arrested by police.
Keith Rader, 39, of Park Street North in Peterborough, was arrested and charged with two counts of mischief under $5,000.
The accused was later released and is to appear in court on January 19, 2017.
Woman arrested for shoplifting multiple times from the same store
A Peterborough woman known to police is charged with theft after stealing form the same store several times.
On Monday, December 26th, Peterborough police were called to a Lansdowne Street business on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Loss prevention officers had arrested a female after she allegedly left the store with $900 worth of property she did not pay for.
A subsequent investigation revealed that the same woman had entered the store on Friday, December 16th and Wednesday, December 21st and stole numerous items.
Shannon McEachern, 37, of Crawford Drive in Peterborough, is charged with three counts of theft under $5,000 and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
The accused was held in custody and was to appear in court on December 27th.
Police arrest shoplifter after multiple foot pursuit
A Peterborough man has been arrested after he ran from Peterborough police after stealing items from a Lansdowne Street business.
On Tuesday, December 27th, police were called to a Lansdowne Street business on a report of a male stealing items from that store. On arrival, police engaged in a foot pursuit with the male.
After the suspect eluded police, additional officers attended the area along with the K-9 unit. Officers later located the male and a second foot pursuit ensued. One of the officers ran the male down, and with the assistance from another officer, arrested the male without further incident.
Tyler Delaire 21, of Clonsilla Avenue of Peterborough, is charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order.
The accused is to appear in court on January 19, 2017.
Burglar breaks into home to use toilet … and doesn’t flush after
Peterborough police are investigating a break and enter at a Stewart Street home.
On Tuesday, December 27th, the homeowner returned after the holiday break to find their home broken into. The suspect(s) broke the door open to gain entry to the residence.
The owner reported no theft, but believes the suspect(s) defecated in their toilet and did not flush after.
Police continue to investigate the matter.
