MPP announces funding to combat auto thefts in Peterborough
Peterborough County OPP, Rama First Nations Police Services, and the Peterborough Police Service will receive $492,609.94 to implement the initiative.
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Peterborough County OPP, Rama First Nations Police Services, and the Peterborough Police Service will receive $492,609.94 to implement the initiative.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said over $492,000 will support the Peterborough area police and Rama First Nations police to tackle the rise in auto thefts.
The city will pay $15 million for the property — as opposed to paying $68M for a new police station. The Water Street station will remain the base of operations and investigations.
Two men in Peterborough were initially involved in a verbal dispute that turned violent. Police allege one man struck the other with a knife several times.
Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts says officers were “deliberately” rammed by the driver of the fleeing vehicle.