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Assault with a Weapon Arrest
A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Thursday morning.
At approximately 11:45am on May 14, 2026, officers were called to the area of Hunter Street and Burnham Street about an injured man. Upon arrival, they located a man with a stab wound to his hand. They learned that the suspect had attacked the victim before fleeing the area. Through investigation a man matching the description given to police was located a short time later and taken into custody. The two men were known to each other. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
As a result, a 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Disobeying Order of Court
The accused is currently bound by a court order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 15, 2026.
Stunt Driving Charge
A 29-year-old Selwyn Township man is facing stunt and speeding charges after a traffic stop Thursday night.
At approximately 9:20pm on May 14th, 2026, a member of the Traffic Services Unit on general patrol in the area of Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Brealey Drive saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar was used, recording a speed of 97km/hr in a posted 40km/hr zone.
As a result, the driver was charged with:
- Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt
- Speeding 97km/hr in a posted 40km/hr zone
- Fail to surrender driver's license
The driver was served an automatic 30-day license suspension, and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217
How to report a crime:
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- Emergency call 9-1-1
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