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Media Release for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Oct 28 at 8:00am – Oct 29 at 8:00am) 105

Lock 20 Incident

At approximately 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, police officers along with members of Peterborough Fire and Peterborough Paramedics responded to a call about a child in the water at the canal near Maria Street and Ashburnham Drive.  Two officers jumped in, located the child, and got them out of the water. Life-saving measures were attempted by officers and paramedics before the child was taken to hospital. 

Media Release for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Oct 27 at 8:00am – Oct 28 at 8:00am) 110

B&E Arrest

A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with two recent incidents.

At approximately 12:30am on October 28, 2025, officers were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Aylmer Street about an unwanted person.  Officers located a man matching the description given to police and recognized that the man was also wanted in connection with a break and enter as well as theft from vehicles.

On Monday, October 27,...

Media Release – Saturday, October 25, 2025

Assault Incident

A man is at Peterborough Regional Health Centre with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident early Saturday morning.

At approximately 5:20am on October 25, 2025, officers were called to a hotel in the Fisher Drive and The Parkway area about a disturbance in a room.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim and are currently searching for several suspects.  A weapon was also found at the scene.  It is believed this was a targeted incident. 

There will be police presence in...

Media Release for Friday, October 24, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Oct 23 at 8:00am – Oct 24 at 8:00am) 116

Warrant/Drug Arrest

A 43-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants is now facing more charges.

At approximately 12:40pm on October 23, 2025, officers on bike patrol in the Bethune Street and Brock Street area spotted the man and took him into custody on the strength of the warrants.  During a search after arrest, officers located a quantity of drugs in a backpack. 

They seized:

• 37.7 grams of Cocaine
• 7.6 grams of Fentanyl
• 10 Hydromorphone...

Media Release for Thursday, October 23, 2025

Missing Person - Located

The Peterborough Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance. The 10yr-old girl reported missing this afternoon has been located.  Please remove all pictures from circulation.  

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