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COVID-19 Update for April 24 Protest
Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2021 04:57 PM
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, three tickets were laid under the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) in relation to the protest at Confederation Square. Five other tickets were laid in relation to the protest under other provincial offence acts.
Peterborough Police Service will continue to investigate the information from the protest and further charges may be laid under the ROA.
It’s vital that we take this pandemic seriously and do what is needed – stay home and practice public health...
Media Release for Friday, April 23, 2021
Posted on Friday, April 23, 2021 08:24 AM
Calls for Service:
(Apr.22 am at 8:00am to Apr.23 at 8:00am) 94
Keeping your Vehicle Safe
The Peterborough Police Service is reminding motorists to always keep vehicles locked whether at home or out and about.
Here are some tips to keep you and your belongings safe:
- Ensure your doors are always locked and the key is in your pocket
- Always park in well-lit areas
- Always roll up your car windows
- Never leave money in plain sight
- Put shopping bags and other parcels in the trunk
- Ensure your GPS and...
Further to Media Release for Thursday, April 22, 2021
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 02:08 PM
Child Luring Arrest
A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing child luring charges following a lengthy online investigation.
On April 22, 2021, as a result of an investigation, Justin Lavecque, 28, of Peterborough was arrested and charged with the following:
- Luring a child under 16 years old x 3
- Making sexually explicit material available to a child under 16 years old
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today, April 22, 2021.
To learn how to keep children safe, go...
Media Release for Thursday, April 22, 2021
Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 08:48 AM
Calls for Service:
(Apr.21 am at 8:00am to Apr.22 at 8:00am) 88
Fraud Prevention
Peterborough Police Service continues to receive calls about various types of frauds.
The calls include Google Play Card scams, rental scams, online scams, credit card fraud, use of identity and telephone scams.
A reminder to residents to be aware that fraud can happen at anytime and to keep your personal information private.
If you are the victim of a fraud, please contact police. If it is a non-emergency,...
Further to Media Release for Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:20 AM
Motor Vehicle Collision – Sir Sanford Fleming Drive and Airport Road
Peterborough Police Service was called out to a motor vehicle collision in the west end of the City of Peterborough this morning.
At approximately 9:00 am on April 21, 2021, officers were called to the intersection of Sir Sanford Fleming Drive and Airport Road after a collision between a Peterborough City Transit bus and a van.
There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the collision. Both drivers were transported...