Media Release for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Mar 11 at 8:00am – Mar 12 at 8:00am) 118

Fraud Arrest

A 62-year-old Peterborough man is facing 15 charges of fraud in connection with a series of incidents late last year.

On Monday, March 10, 2025, officers arrested the suspect at their residence. Through investigation, officers learned that between November 7 and December 22, 2024 the suspect would attend the business and in each case, merchandise was not properly scanned at a self-checkout. In total, the store was out just over $8,000 in product.

As a result, a 62-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud under $5000 X15

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision – Lakefield – Update

A 52-year-old Lakefield man is facing charges in connection with a collision involving two pedestrians last October.

On Monday, October 21, 2024, an 81-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Queen Street and Concession Street in Lakefield. The woman died from her injuries as a result of the collision and the man was injured.

As a result, a 52-year-old Lakefield was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Careless driving causing death
• Careless driving causing bodily harm
• Fail to yield to pedestrian

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on May 26, 2025.

Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-tuesday-october-22-2024.aspx

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217