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Media Release for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Fail to Remain Collision Information Sought

The Peterborough Police Service is currently investigating a Fail to Remain collision that occurred on December 3, 2025 at the intersection of Parkhill Road and Ravenwood Drive in Peterborough.

At approximately 6:51am, a pedestrian was crossing at the crosswalk and was struck by a black 4-door sedan. After coming into contact with the pedestrian, the vehicle drove away without providing any information. The pedestrian has suffered minor injuries as a...

Media Release for Friday, December 12, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 10 at 8:00am – Dec 11 at 8:00am) 103

Weapons/Drug Arrest

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 3:00pm on December 11, 2025, Community F.I.R.S.T officers were proactively in the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street when they spotted an individual with brass knuckles.  The man was taken into custody as they are a prohibited weapon.

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

• Brass knuckles
• 20 Dilaudid...

Media Release for Thursday, December 11, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 10 at 8:00am – Dec 11 at 8:00am) 80

Theft Arrest

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with two incidents at local businesses over the past two days.

At approximately 3:30pm on December 10, 2025, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were on general patrol in the area of Lansdowne Street and The Parkway when they observed a male walking in the parking lot and that all of the clothes had tags and security tags on them.  

Through investigation they...

Media Release for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 9 at 8:00am – Dec 10 at 8:00am) 96

Public Safety Notice

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a 41-year-old Peterborough man was released from custody on Saturday, December 6, 2025 after serving his sentence.

Steven Watson (image for assistance) has been arrested for numerous incidents where he was exposing himself and masturbating in Jackson Park between March 2024 and July 2025.

He is also on a prohibition order to stay from areas (public park or...

Media Release for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 8 at 8:00am – Dec 9 at 8:00am) 115

Drug Arrest

Two people are facing drug charges after an incident early Monday morning.

At approximately 6:45am on December 8, 2025, officers were called about a possible impaired driver.  Upon arrival to the underground parking lot in the Sheridan Street and Hunter Street area, officers located a man and a woman in a vehicle. While there were no signs of impairment with the driver, officer did notice drug paraphernalia.  During a search of...