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Media Release for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 04:29 PM
Message from Chief Betts
RE: Federal Assault Style Federal Compensation Program (ASFCP)
After careful consideration and review of the information currently available, an operational decision has been made that at this time the Peterborough Police Service will not be an active participant in the Federal Assault Style Federal Compensation Program (ASFCP). This means, we will not be deploying officers or resources to actively seek out those with firearms that fall within the scope of this program....
Media Release for Monday, January 26, 2026
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2026 08:49 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 23 at 8:00am – Jan 24 at 8:00am) 111
(Jan 24 at 8:00am – Jan 25 at 8:00am) 83
(Jan 25 at 8:00am – Jan 26 at 8:00am) 72
Theft Arrest
A 33-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after an incident Sunday afternoon.
At approximately 3:25pm on January 25, 2026, officers on general patrol spotted a man on a bicycle that failed to stop at a stop sign in the Stewart Street and Dalhousie Street area. Officers conducted a traffic stop and further learned...
Media Release for Friday, January 23, 2026
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2026 09:14 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 22 at 8:00am – Jan 23 at 8:00am) 89
Weapon/Drug Arrest
A 28-year-old St. Catharines man is facing 10 Criminal Code charges and 4 Highway Traffic Act charges after a loaded firearm and drugs were seized during a traffic stop Thursday evening.
At approximately 10:00pm on January 22, 2026, officers on general patrol in the O’Carroll Avenue and Aylmer Street area spotted a vehicle that failed to stop properly at two stop signs. Officers conducted a traffic stop and learned that...
Peterborough Police Service launches N0H8 Awareness Campaign
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 09:30 AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Media Conference Video: https://youtu.be/VXU-HluOFSI
The Peterborough Police Service is launching a N0H8 public education and awareness campaign. As part of a three-year Proceeds of Crime Grant from the Government of Ontario, the public campaign will reignite awareness about what is hate bias and hate crimes, how people can report such incidents and the role of law enforcement.
The goals of the campaign are to:
- Raise awareness about what hate and/or hate incidents may...
Media Release for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:07 AM
Calls for Service:
(Jan 19 at 8:00am – Jan 20 at 8:00am) 117
Impaired Arrest
A 47-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired charge after an incident Monday night.
At approximately 11:55pm on January 19, 2026, an officer on general patrol in the Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue area spotted a vehicle speeding despite the snowy conditions. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road area. During the stop, the officer noticed signs of impairment with...