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Media Release for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 15 at 8:00am – April 16 at 8:00am) 140

Fatal Hit and Run

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are investigating after a fatal hit and run early Thursday morning.

At approximately 1:15am on April 16, 2026, officers were called to Monaghan Road just north of Albert Street. Upon arrival, they learned a driver had stopped after noticing something on the road, as they were calling 9-1-1 to report that someone had been hit, another vehicle struck the man....

Media Release for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 14 at 8:00am – April 15 at 8:00am) 145

Warrant Arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough man wanted on four warrants is facing a new charge after an incident Tuesday night.

At approximately 8:30pm on April 14, 2026, officers on general patrol in the George Street North and London Street area when they spotted a man wanted on warrants walking with another person.  When the officer approached the man, he fled southbound on George Street.  Officers gave chase while several other...

Media Release for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 13 at 8:00am – April 14 at 8:00am)  99

Robbery with a Weapon Arrest

A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after an incident early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 3:30am on April 14, 2026, officers were called to the area of Sherbrooke Street and George Street North about an injured man.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had been struck on the head and his phone and cash taken.  Officers were able to locate a man matching the description given to...

Media Release for Monday, April 13, 2026

Assault Arrest

Two 16-year-old Peterborough girls are facing a charge after an incident Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 3:10pm on April 12, 2026, officers with Community F.I.R.S.T were called to a business in the Marina Boulevard and Hilliard Street area after an employee was assaulted. Upon arrival to the area, officers learned that an employee at a store had been sprayed in the face with an air freshener.  Officers started searching the area and spotted two girls matching the description...

Media Release for Friday, April 10, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 8 at 8:00am – April 9 at 8:00am)  100

Grandparent Scam 

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a report of the Grandparent scam.

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and Wednesday, April 8, 2026, an 83-year-old Peterborough resident received a call from someone impersonating a police officer from another police service stating that a family member was in trouble.  The victim was coerced into paying over $5,000. On both days, the money was picked up from the...