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Media Release for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 26 at 8:00am – Sep 27 at 8:00am) 116

Warrant Arrest; Firearm Located

Two people from Peterborough are facing charges after an investigation into an incident in September.

At approximately 8:20pm on September 21, 2025, officers were called to Armour Hill after several people reported seeing a man waving a firearm from a vehicle before the vehicle drove off.  Upon arrival, officers searched the area, but the vehicle was not located. No one was injured in the incident.

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Media Release for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Call for Service The Peterborough Police Service responded to a call for service at an address on Park Street at approximately 4:00pm on Monday, September 29, 2025. Based on the information received, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) cleared the residence and determined it to be safe. The Peterborough Police Service thanks the public for their patience.

Media Release for Monday, September 29, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 26 at 8:00am – Sep 27 at 8:00am) 117
(Sep 27 at 8:00am – Sep 28 at 8:00am) 89
(Sep 28 at 8:00am – Sep 29 at 8:00am) 88

Indecent Act Arrest

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 1:30pm on September 28, 2025, officers were called to Beavermead Park about a man exposing himself while walking around.  Upon arrival, officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.

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Peterborough Police Service receives provincial grant to enhance MCIT program

Thanks to a MCRT (Mobile Crisis Response Team) Enhancement Grant from the Government of Ontario, the Peterborough Police Service is teaming up with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to increase the number of MCIT (Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams) they put on the street. 

The provincial investment of $240,000 over two years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027) will enable the Service to create a third team of a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and a qualified officer.  The team will be embedded...

Media Release for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 24 at 8:00am – Sep 25 at 8:00am) 106

Break and Enter/Stolen Vehicle Suspects Sought – UPDATE

One person has been arrested and charged in connection with a break and enter and stolen vehicle incident that happened Monday, September 22, 2025, at a Lakefield business as well as another break and enter at a Peterborough business on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Through investigation a suspect was identified and a warrant for their arrest was issued. On Wednesday, September 24,...