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Media Release for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Public Safety Notice

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a public warning after the release of a Peterborough man. 

42-year-old Adam Packer of Peterborough is being released after serving his sentence for two robberies in 2022 and 2023.  Packer is well-known in the Peterborough community as much of his interactions involve approaching elderly or vulnerable people while they are in their vehicle and aggressively demanding money. Images and details of his actions were often posted by...

Media Release for Friday, June 20, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 19 at 8:00am – June 20 at 8:00am) 108

Robbery Arrests

Two young people are facing charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 5:30pm on June 19, 2025, officers were called to the area of Chamberlain Street and Western Avenue about a street level robbery.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the 14-year-old victim had been approached by two males on bicycles who grabbed the victim’s phone, backpack and sweater before fleeing the area.  A short time later,...

Further to Media Release for Thursday, June 19, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 18 at 8:00am – June 19 at 8:00am) 118

Warrant Arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants was arrested Wednesday evening.

At approximately 7:20pm on June 18, 2025, officers on general bike patrol spotted a man wanted on warrants for theft over $5000, theft under $5000 as well as failing to comply with release orders and an appearance notice.  The man is being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 19, 2025.

Assault/Break & Enter Arrests

Two people...

Media Release for Thursday, June 19, 2025

Drug Warrant Arrests

Five people are facing charges after the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit conducted a search warrant recently.

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, officers with the Drug Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Rubidge Street and Townsend Street area.

Officers seized:

• Sawed off Shotgun and ammunition
• Loaded Glock handgun with ammunition
• 29.1g of Cocaine
• 179.5g of Fentanyl
• 5.7g of Crystal Methamphetamine
• Psiloybin (Mushrooms)   231g
• $2000...

Further to Media Release for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Human Trafficking Arrests

Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Human Trafficking (HT) Unit. 

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, officers with the HT Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Crawford Drive and Monaghan Road area, following an investigation involving victims being advertised online for the purpose of providing sexual services.

During the search officers located and seized:

• A double-barreled shotgun
• A rifle
• Quantity of cocaine and...