News - Peterborough Police

Media Release for Thursday, March 9, 2023

Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2023 01:23 PM

Calls for Service(March 8 at 8:00am – March 9 at 8:00am) 92

Traffic – Driver Licenses and License Plate Renewal

A reminder from the Peterborough Police Services Traffic Unit about the driver’s license and vehicle license plate renewal.

“These items must be renewed and valid as any exceptions the government had in place through the pandemic have now ended,” says Sergeant Ryan Wilson, Traffic Services Unit, Peterborough Police.

Fines are involved for both:

An expired license plate is a fine of $110

Media Release for Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 12:35 PM

Calls for Service(March 7 at 8:00am – March 8 at 8:00am) 92

Traffic – Crossing Guard Reminder

A 62-year-old driver is facing a charge of failing to obey school crossing stop sign.

The incident happened at approximately 8:55am on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the intersection of Armour Road and Hunter Street East. No one was injured.

Peterborough Police would like to remind motorists to be extra cautious around schools.

Under the Highway traffic Act motorists must stop before reaching the crossing and...

Media Release for Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2023 10:05 AM

Calls for Service(March 6 at 8:00am – March 7 at 8:00am) 92

Stunt Driving

A 37-year-old Quebec driver is facing a stunt driving charge under the Highway Traffic Act.

At approximately 3:00pm on Monday, March 6, 2023, an officer on general patrol recorded a vehicle travelling 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in the area of Lansdowne Street and Village Crescent and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver was charged with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act and was given a 30-day license suspension and...

Media Release for Monday, March 6, 2023

Posted on Monday, March 06, 2023 03:09 PM

Calls for Service(March 3 at 8:00am – March 4 at 8:00am) 105(March 4 at 8:00am – March 5 at 8:00am) 77(March 5 at 8:00am – March 6 at 8:00am) 79

Search Warrant – McDonnel Street

As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Peterborough Police Services Emergency Response Team and the Drug Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence on McDonnel Street Friday, March 3, 2023. Officers were on scene for approximately one hour.

The Peterborough Police Service thanks the public for their...

Media Release for Friday, March 3, 2023

Posted on Friday, March 03, 2023 10:03 AM

Calls for Service(March 2 at 8:00am – March 3 at 8:00am) 95

Assault Suspect Sought – Update

Peterborough Police Service has made an arrest in connection with an incident at a convenience store in the Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street area last month (Monday, February 20, 2023).

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, following an investigation, officers with the Criminal Investigations Unit arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him with:

Pointing a firearm
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose