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Media Release for Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:27 AM
Calls for Service:
(February 13 at 8:00am – February 14 at 8:00am) 116
Police Services Board Commendation
Four Peterborough Police Service officers were recognized at a Police Services Board meeting on Tuesday night in connection with an incident at a car dealership in Peterborough in August 2023.
The officers were recognized for their bravery and commitment to public safety in the situation which involved an armed standoff with the suspect who held an employee at the business at gunpoint. The...
Media Release for Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 10:24 AM
Calls for Service:
(February 11 at 8:00am – February 12 at 8:00am) 116
Assault Arrest
A 32-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Monday afternoon.
At approximately 12:50pm on February 13, 2024, officers were called to the area of Perry Street and George Street about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had approached another woman, punched her and then verbally threatened her when police were called. Officers located the suspect at a nearby...
Media Release for Monday, February 12, 2024
Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024 09:15 AM
Calls for Service:
(February 9 at 8:00am – February 10 at 8:00am) 109
(February 10 at 8:00am – February 11 at 8:00am) 95
(February 11 at 8:00am – February 12 at 8:00am) 66
Break and Enter - Millbrook
The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a break and enter in Millbrook early Saturday morning.
At approximately 5:40am on February 10, 2024, officers received a call from an employee going into to work about a break and enter to the Foodland grocery store on Centre Street in Millbrook. ...
Media Release for Friday, February 9, 2024
Posted on Friday, February 09, 2024 11:10 AM
Calls for Service:
(February 8 at 8:00am – February 9 at 8:00am) 100
Stunt Driving Charge
An 18-year-old G2 driver is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 12:00pm on February 8, 2024, an officer on traffic patrol in the area of Hilliard Street and Marina Boulevard recorded a vehicle going 97km/hr in a posted 40km/hr Community Safety Zone.
As a result, an 18-year-old Peterborough male was charged with stunt driving, issued a 30-day license suspension...
Media Release for Thursday, February 8, 2024
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2024 11:35 AM
Calls for Service:
(February 7 at 8:00am – February 8 at 8:00am) 115
Fraud – Crypto Currency Scams
The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning for residents to be aware of crypto-currency scams after an increase in reports.
In 2023, victim losses from crypto-currency-based fraud reported to the Peterborough Police Service was over $550,000.00.
These frauds come in various forms, but investment scams are becoming increasingly prevalent.
These frauds typically begin with an advertisement on...