Media Release for Friday, June 13, 2025
Calls for Service:
(June 12 at 8:00am – June 13 at 8:00am) 98
Suspicious Vehicle Incident
The Peterborough Police Service has been made aware of an incident in a west-end neighbourhood this week.
At approximately 8:20pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a family walking in the area of Glenforest Boulevard and Keppler Crescent reported that their son had been approached by two people in a white van who asked him to get into the vehicle. The boy refused and returned to his parents who were walking behind. The van then took off at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle was described to police as a white van with tinted windows.
Anyone with information about this incident or if you spot suspicious activity in your neighbourhood call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Road Rage Incident Arrest
A 25-year-old Marmora man is facing charges after a road rage incident in Lakefield Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 1:30pm on June 12, 2025, officers were called to a parking lot in the Queen Street and Water Street area about a disturbance. Upon arrival officers learned that a verbal dispute had occurred between people in two vehicles over driving actions and that the suspect had kicked the door of the victim’s vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Marmora man was arrested and charged with:
- Mischief - destroys or damages property
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court July 22, 2025.
Impaired Arrest
A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident Wednesday evening .
At approximately 7:00pm on June 11, 2025, officers were called to the area of Sherbrooke Street and Aylmer Street after it was a reported a vehicle had run several red lights, hit a curb and almost struck a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and driver in a parking lot. During conversation with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.
As a result, a 40-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive motor vehicle – no license (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court July 22, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217