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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...
Further to Media Release for Friday, May 15, 2026
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 04:39 PM
Long Weekend Message
➡ Alcohol - BYOB
The Peterborough Police Service would like to clarify for anyone intending to enjoy the outdoor spaces in the City, that although the Province recently announced regulatory changes to the Liquor License and Control Act allowing for people to bring their own alcohol to public spaces, that this is only permissible if a Municipality allows for it. As the City of Peterborough has no such by-law, this is not permitted in our City.
“I feel it is important to ensure...
Media Release for Friday, May 15, 2026
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 10:04 AM
Calls for Service:
(May 14 at 8:00am – May 15 at 8:00am) 123
Assault with a Weapon Arrest
A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Thursday morning.
At approximately 11:45am on May 14, 2026, officers were called to the area of Hunter Street and Burnham Street about an injured man. Upon arrival, they located a man with a stab wound to his hand. They learned that the suspect had attacked the victim before fleeing the area. Through investigation a man matching the...