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Media Release for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Indecent Acts Arrest

A 23-year-old Peterborough man charged earlier this year with harassment and possession of child pornography is facing more charges after an investigation into more of his devices.

Officers conducted a search warrant of a phone and located photos and videos of indecent acts and voyeurism while at his place of work (which was closed to the public), in his home and in the community.  With regard to the workplace, there’s no indication that any incidents involved members of the...

Further to Media Release for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Fail to Remain – Information Sought

Officers with the Traffic Management Unit are investigating after a 6-year-old boy was struck while crossing at an intersection in August.

At approximately 3:30pm on Monday, August 25, 2025, the boy was struck as he and his dad were crossing at the traffic light on Chemong Road that serves the Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart plazas.  The boy suffered minor injuries.  The driver of the vehicle apologized and then left the scene.  

The driver of the vehicle is...

Media Release for Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 8 at 8:00am – Sep 9 at 8:00am) 111

Stunt Driving Arrest

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an investigation into cellphone video involving high rates of speed.

The Peterborough Police Traffic Management Unit was made aware of the cellphone video where the owner of the motor recorded himself traveling 2.5 times the posted speed limit on The Parkway (150 km/h in a 60km/h zone).  Through investigation, officers were able to confirm the date, time,...

Further to Media Release for Monday, September 8, 2025

Break and Enter Arrest – Edmison Heights Public School

A 19-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with a break and enter at a Peterborough school.

At approximately 2:00am on Monday, September 8, 2025, officers were called to the school in The Marina Boulevard and Royal Drive area about a break and enter in progress. Upon arrival, officers started searching the building. Several minutes later a man with a backpack ran out of the school, officers called out to him and told him...

Media Release for Monday, September 8, 2025

Calls for Service:

(Sep 5 at 8:00am – Sep 6 at 8:00am) 133
(Sep 5 at 8:00am – Sep 6 at 8:00am) 105
(Sep 5 at 8:00am – Sep 6 at 8:00am) 71

Intimate Partner Violence Incident

Two Peterborough women are facing charges after an intimate partner violence incident Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 5:00pm on September 7, 2025, officers were called to the fire station on Sherbrooke Street about a woman with an injury to her hand.  Upon arrival, it was learned that two women had been socializing near...