Media Release for Friday, May 22, 2026

Calls for Service:
(May 21 at 8:00am – May 22 at 8:00am) 81

Fraud Arrest

A 41-year-old Newcastle, ON man is facing charges after an incident Thursday evening.

At approximately 7:30pm on May 21, 2026, officers were called to a pharmacy about a man attempting to pick up a fraudulent prescription. Upon arrival, officers learned that the prescription had been used several times since August 2025. They located the man inside the store and took him into custody. During a search after arrest officers seized:

2.6grams of Methamphetamine
Two knives

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Newcastle, ON man was arrested and charged with:

Use, deals, acts on forged document
Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court August 11, 2026.

Impaired Arrest

A 33-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Monday evening.

At approximately 11:20pm on May 19, 2026, officers responded to the area of Lansdowne Street West and Clonsilla Avenue after a crash notification was received and the driver could not be contacted. Upon arrival officers located the vehicle. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (Highway Traffic Act)
Fail to have insurance card (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court June 30, 2026.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217

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