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Chief For A Day returns in 2026
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 08:08 AM
The Peterborough Police Service “Chief For A Day” program is returning in 2026.
The contest is the chance for those in Grade 5 to have the opportunity to experience a day as Police Chief for the Peterborough Police Service.
Contest Details:
- Who Can Enter: Students in Grade 5 at a school in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan for the 2025/2026 school year
- Essay Topic: If you were Chief for a day, what would you do?
- Word Limit: 300-500 words
- Deadline: Wednesday,...
Media Release for Monday, March 16, 2026
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 10:44 AM
Calls for Service:
(March 13 at 8:00am – March 14 at 8:00am) 118
(March 14 at 8:00am – March 15 at 8:00am) 110
(March 15 at 8:00am – March 16 at 8:00am) 83
Impaired Arrest
A 20-year-old Westmeath, Ontario man is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 1:20am on March 14, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Avery Avenue and Louden Terrace area about several unwanted people. Upon arrival, officers learned that the unwanted people had left but...
Media Release for Friday, March 13, 2026
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2026 08:55 AM
Calls for Service:
(March 12 at 8:00am – March 13 at 8:00am) 93
Theft Arrest
A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants for theft is facing new charges after an incident Thursday.
At approximately 2:15pm on March 12, 2026, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were notified about a theft in progress at a business in the High Street and Borden Avenue area. Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police exiting the store and took him into custody. Items...
Media Release for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 11:49 AM
Calls for Service:
(March 10 at 8:00am – March 11 at 8:00am) 126
Warrant Arrest
A 36-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants in Peterborough and three other jurisdictions is facing new charges.
At approximately 2:50pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, officers on general patrol in the area of Dalhousie Street and Park Street spotted the man who took off running when he saw the officers. They were able follow in their vehicle for a distance before giving chase on foot. They caught up to him in the...
Further to Media Release for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 01:31 PM
Shooting Investigation Update - Request for Information
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service continue to investigate a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon.
It happened around 4:00pm Sunday, March 8, 2026, in an apartment of a multi-unit residence on George Street just south of Parkhill Road. One person was injured and airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment.
“I understand that these incidents strike at residents’ feelings of safety in their community. To date, we have...