News - Peterborough Police

Media Release for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 10:37 AM

Calls for Service:
(May 3 at 8:00am to May 4 at 8:00am) 77

School Crossing and Bus Safety Reminder

Peterborough Police Traffic Services would like to remind the public to be mindful of school-age students and crosswalks with the warmer weather.

Recently incidents have been reported by school crossing guards and school bus drivers where motorists have not stopped for their stop signs or flashing lights. It should be noted offences related to school buses and crossing guards are investigated...

Further to Media Release for Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 02:28 PM

Project Lancia Update – Peterborough Statistics

Peterborough Police Service is releasing statistics specific to Peterborough from Project Lancia.

Arrests – 12

Charges – 101

Search Warrants – 10

Weapons – 9 (5 rifles; 3 handguns; 1 crossbow)

Currency - $225,000 + CDN

Vehicles – 1

Drugs Total Value: $1.1M (approximately)

Drugs:

Fentanyl - 2.3 kg
Meth - .5 kg
Cocaine – 1.05kg
Hashish – 1.2 kg

“Peterborough Police Service once again thanks its officers and partner services, Durham Regional Police and CISO, for...

Media Release for Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 08:38 AM

Calls for Service:
(May 2 at 8:00am to May 3 at 8:00am) 82

Assault Arrest

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday evening.

At approximately 6:30am on May 2, 2022, officers were called to a residence in the McDonnel Street and Stewart Street area about an altercation between a male and a female. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal argument had escalated, and that the female was physically assaulted and verbally threatened. Officers located...

Media Release for Monday, May 2, 2022

Posted on Monday, May 02, 2022 11:39 AM

Calls for Service:
(Apr. 29 at 8:00am to Apr. 30 at 8:00am) 130
(Apr. 30 at 8:00am to May 1 at 8:00am) 107
(May 1 at 8:00am to May 2 at 8:00am) 84

Weapons Stolen

Peterborough Police are investigating after two hunting rifles were stolen recently.

On April 28, 2022, officers were made aware that the rifles which were in a carrying case were stolen from a vehicle in the Sherbrooke Street and Park Street North area. During the investigation officers learned that no ammunition was...

Media Release for Friday, April 29, 2022

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2022 11:47 AM

Calls for Service:
(Apr. 28 at 8:00am to Apr. 29 at 8:00am) 107

Weapons Arrest

Three Oshawa men are facing charges after an incident early Friday morning resulted in officers finding a loaded handgun.

At approximately 1:15am on April 29, 2022, officers were called to a residence in the Brock Street and Aylmer Street area about suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers observed four males exiting the building, matching the descriptions provided to police, and initiated a gun...