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Media Release for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Calls for Service:
(Nov 20 at 8:00am – Nov 21 at 8:00am) 100

Arson Investigation

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after a fire at an outbuilding of a business in Peterborough.

At approximately 8:20am on November 20, 2024, officers were called to the corner of Aylmer Street and King Street about a fire in a shed.  Upon arrival, the fire had already been extinguished by Peterborough Fire Services, however, the cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious at this time....

Media Release for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Calls for Service:
(Nov 19 at 8:00am – Nov 20 at 8:00am) 87

Assault Arrest

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Tuesday evening.

At approximately 11:00pm on November 19, 2024, officers were called to a residence on Park Street South about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that two men, who were known to each other, had gotten into a verbal argument when one of the men struck the other with a collapsible baton and then sprayed him with bear mace before...

Further to Media Release for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Message to the Community from the Peterborough Police Service 

In response to ongoing concerns we have heard from residents and businesses in the neighbourhood, the Peterborough Police Service along with One City Peterborough and the City of Peterborough, are currently working toward an agreement that will provide a new way forward.  As that agreement is being worked out, police activity will look different in the surrounding neighbourhood, and we want the community to be aware of this change.

As...

Media Release for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Calls for Service:
(Nov 18 at 8:00am – Nov 19 at 8:00am) 91

Pedestrian - Motor Vehicle Collision - George Street and Lansdowne Street

Peterborough Police officers are at the intersection of George Street and Lansdowne Street investigating after a pedestrian was struck around 9:15am Tuesday morning. An adult female has been airlifted to a Toronto trauma center. The extent of her injuries is unknown. The Traffic Reconstruction Unit will be on scene.  Expect to see police presence in the area for the...

Media Release for Monday, November 18, 2024

Calls for Service:
(Nov 15 at 8:00am – Nov 16 at 8:00am) 95
(Nov 16 at 8:00am – Nov 17 at 8:00am) 96
(Nov 17 at 8:00am – Nov 18 at 8:00am) 69

Impaired Arrest

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident Saturday night.

At approximately 11:55pm on November 16, 2024, officers were called to the area of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street about a vehicle that had collided with a parked vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver and noticed signs of impairment. 

As...