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Media Release for Monday, January 12, 2026
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 10:54 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 9 at 8:00am – Jan 10 at 8:00am) 126
(Jan 10 at 8:00am – Jan 11 at 8:00am) 115
(Jan 11 at 8:00am – Jan 12 at 8:00am) 72
Investigation – 196 Park Street N
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services branch are continuing to investigate after an incident early Monday morning.
At approximately 12:51am on January 12, 2026, an officer on general patrol in the area of Dalhousie Street and Rubidge Street heard multiple popping sounds that sounded like gunfire....
Media Release for Friday, January 9, 2026
Posted on Friday, January 09, 2026 10:57 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 8 at 8:00am – Jan 9 at 8:00am) 115
Pedestrian Struck
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are investigating after a 62-year-old Peterborough man was struck by a vehicle Thursday evening.
At approximately 5:30pm on January 8, 2026, officers were called to Sherbrooke Street between George Street and Aylmer Street. Upon arrival, officer learned that a man had been struck while walking in a live lane of traffic. Due to his injuries, the victim was flown to...
Media Release for Thursday, January 8, 2026
Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2026 08:47 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 7 at 8:00am – Jan 8 at 8:00am) 102
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Fire - Update
The fire that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Peterborough man early Wednesday morning has been determined - not suspicious. Peterborough Police Service has turned the scene over to the Ontario Fire Marshal.
Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-wednesday-january-7-2026.aspx
Sexual Assault and B&E...
Further to Media Release for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2026 02:09 PM
Ongoing Investigation – Update #2
Charges are being laid against a Peterborough Police Service officer in connection with an off duty firearm incident on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the officer, who was off duty at the time of the incident, was arrested and charged with:
- Careless Discharge of a Firearm s. 86(1) CC
At approximately 6:40pm on December 31, 2025, an off-duty Peterborough Police officer attended the Peterborough Police station to advise that they had had...
Media Release for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2026 09:55 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 6 at 8:00am – Jan 7 at 8:00am) 113
Fire
The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal are investigating after a fatal fire in Peterborough early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 3:30am on January 7, 2026, officers were made aware of a residential fire in the area of McDonnel Street and Park Street North.
A 27-year-old Peterborough man was found inside the residence and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) where despite lifesaving measures he was...