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Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast partner on Addictions Specialist Team
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 01:05 PM
The Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership under Fourcast’s Police Outreach Program aimed at supporting individuals experiencing substance use.
In January 2026, a new Addiction Specialist Team was formed within the Peterborough Police Service consisting of a police constable and an addictions counsellor. The team of PC Tim Fish and Addictions Counsellor Storm Brown has been tasked with outreach and foot patrol to check-in with unhoused...
Media Release for Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:17 PM
Calls for Service:
(March 16 at 8:00am – March 17 at 8:00am) 107
Bank Scams
Over the past week, the Peterborough Police Service has been made aware of at least two bank scams.
In one case the victim received what they believed to be a call from their banking institution claiming the victim’s bank cards were compromised and that they would need to be sent to the bank. The victim was instructed to put the cards in an envelope and leave it on their porch for a courier. The envelope was picked up...
Chief For A Day returns in 2026
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 08:08 AM
The Peterborough Police Service “Chief For A Day” program is returning in 2026.
The contest is the chance for those in Grade 5 to have the opportunity to experience a day as Police Chief for the Peterborough Police Service.
Contest Details:
- Who Can Enter: Students in Grade 5 at a school in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan for the 2025/2026 school year
- Essay Topic: If you were Chief for a day, what would you do?
- Word Limit: 300-500 words
- Deadline: Wednesday,...
Media Release for Monday, March 16, 2026
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 10:44 AM
Calls for Service:
(March 13 at 8:00am – March 14 at 8:00am) 118
(March 14 at 8:00am – March 15 at 8:00am) 110
(March 15 at 8:00am – March 16 at 8:00am) 83
Impaired Arrest
A 20-year-old Westmeath, Ontario man is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 1:20am on March 14, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Avery Avenue and Louden Terrace area about several unwanted people. Upon arrival, officers learned that the unwanted people had left but...
Media Release for Friday, March 13, 2026
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2026 08:55 AM
Calls for Service:
(March 12 at 8:00am – March 13 at 8:00am) 93
Theft Arrest
A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants for theft is facing new charges after an incident Thursday.
At approximately 2:15pm on March 12, 2026, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were notified about a theft in progress at a business in the High Street and Borden Avenue area. Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police exiting the store and took him into custody. Items...