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Further to Media Release for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 12:53 PM
Luring Arrest
A 26-year-old Scarborough man is facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
In February, officers participated in Project Series, a collaborative initiative led by the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU) in partnership with the Provincial ICE strategy. The project was designed as a proactive effort to disrupt individuals who engage in the online luring of children.
As a result of the investigation, a search warrant...
Media Release for Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:15 AM
Calls for Service:
(May 25 at 8:00am – May 26 at 8:00am) 139
Assault with a Weapon Arrest
A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday afternoon.
At approximately 3:00pm on May 25, 2026, officers were made aware of an unwanted person on a property in the Hunter Street and Bethune Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the person was not to have any contact with the residents and that when they tried to chase him off, the suspect threw a rock at them before...
Media Release for Friday, May 22, 2026
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2026 07:59 AM
Calls for Service:
(May 21 at 8:00am – May 22 at 8:00am) 81
Fraud Arrest
A 41-year-old Newcastle, ON man is facing charges after an incident Thursday evening.
At approximately 7:30pm on May 21, 2026, officers were called to a pharmacy about a man attempting to pick up a fraudulent prescription. Upon arrival, officers learned that the prescription had been used several times since August 2025. They located the man inside the store and took him into custody. During a search after arrest officers...
Media Release for Thursday, May 21, 2026
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 02:19 PM
Calls for Service:
(May 20 at 8:00am – May 21 at 8:00am) 113
Grandparent Scam Warning
A warning from the Peterborough Police Service after several Grandparent Scams were reported.
Officers received two calls for service from seniors reporting they had just received a call from an unsolicited person indicating a family member was in trouble with the law and required money to be released. No money was lost and in both cases it was recognized as a scam.
A reminder to residents to be hyper vigilant...
Media Release for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 03:25 PM
Calls for Service:
(May 15 at 8:00am – May 16 at 8:00am) 115
(May 16 at 8:00am – May 17 at 8:00am) 113
(May 17 at 8:00am – May 18 at 8:00am) 98
(May 18 at 8:00am – May 19 at 8:00am) 110
Motor Vehicle Collision – Monaghan Road and Cameron Street
A 20-year-old driver is facing a careless driving charge after a collision Tuesday morning.
At approximately 10:00am on May 19, 2026, officers were called to the area of Monaghan Road and Cameron Street. Upon arrival, they learned that a vehicle collided with...