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Further to Media Release for Friday, February 20, 2026

Assault Arrest

A 56- year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge in connection with an incident last Wednesday.

At approximately 11:00am on February 11, 2026, officers were called after an incident in the area of Marsh Avenue and Broadway Boulevard in Peterborough. Officers learned that a City of Peterborough public works employee had been plowing snow on the sidewalk when a resident opened the door of the plow and twice tried to take the earplugs and earbuds out the ear of the employee.

On...

Media Release for Friday, February 20, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 18 at 8:00am – Feb 19 at 8:00am) 108

Weapon Arrest

A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 4:00pm on February 19, 2026, officers were called to an apartment building on Romaine Street between Aylmer Street and Park Street about a man with a bat causing a disturbance in a hallway and stairwell.  Upon arrival, officers learned that when several tenants spotted the man in the hallway, he...

Media Release for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 18 at 8:00am – Feb 19 at 8:00am) 120

Impaired Arrest

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after an incident Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 1:00pm on February 18, 2026, a concerned resident called about a vehicle southbound on George Street that was following another vehicle closely and at one point had almost struck a pedestrian. Officers on general patrol located the vehicle in the George Street and Hunter Street area and conducted a traffic...

Media Release for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 16 at 8:00am – Feb 17 at 8:00am) 85

Drug Warrant Arrest

Three people are facing charges after a drug warrant was conducted at a Peterborough residence Friday.

On Friday, February 13, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) searched an apartment in the Talwood Drive and Goodfellow Road area. 

As a result, officers took three people into custody and seized:

• 23.2 grams of Fentanyl
• 5.6 grams of Cocaine
• 179...

Media Release for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Water Rescue

Peterborough Police Officers attended the area of Lock 19 in Peterborough this afternoon (February 17, 2026) at approximately 12:30pm. Upon arrival, they located an individual who had gone into the water.  They were able to throw the person some ropes to grab onto. Peterborough Fire Services arrived and together the individual was brought to safety.  The individual was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough...