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Media Release for Monday, September 22, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 19 at 8:00am – Sep 20 at 8:00am) 127
(Sep 20 at 8:00am – Sep 21 at 8:00am) 106
(Sep 21 at 8:00am – Sep 22 at 8:00am) 81

Weapons Arrest

A 38-year-old Douro man is facing several charges after a disturbance call was made to Peterborough Police on Saturday night.

At approximately 10:20pm on September 20, 2025, officers were called to the area of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street about a man with a knife brandishing it toward another man.  Upon arrival, officers spotted a man...

Further to Media Release for Friday, September 19, 2025

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

Stunt Driving Arrest

An 18-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after a stop on Water Street Thursday evening.

At approximately 6:30pm on September 18, 2025, an officer was on general patrol in the area of Water Street and Marina Blvd. A vehicle was recorded going 113 km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. The officer activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop.

As a result, the 18-year-old driver was issued a ticket for...

Media Release for Friday, September 19, 2025

Bank Investigator Scam Suspect Sought

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after several reports came in about the bank investigator scam have come in over the last two weeks.

In one case, the suspect posed as a representative from a banking institution, attended a Peterborough retirement home, and picked up the 91-year-old victim’s bank card and VISA.  It was later determined that there were purchases on the VISA card and ATM withdrawal of about $3000.

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Message from Chief of Police re: Homicide Court Update

**I am releasing this statement to the community in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Police Act, and Ontario Regulation 412/23, specifically.

Pursuant to section 3(a) and section of the Regulation, I am authorized to release “personal information about an individual as if the individual had been charged with an offence under any federal or provincial Act if the individual, is arrested and released in accordance with Part XVI of the Criminal Code (Canada)”. **
--Chief...

Media Release for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 17 at 8:00am – Sep 18 at 8:00am) 112

Wanted Man Arrested - Update

The 34-year-old Peterborough man arrested on the morning of Wednesday, September 17, 2025 after fleeing from police on Tuesday is facing more charges.

At approximately 1:15pm on September 16, 2025, officers with Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services and officers with the provincial ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) squad were working to apprehend a man wanted on a warrant for substantial...