Media Release for Friday, September 12, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 11 at 8:00am – Sep 12 at 8:00am) 107

Road Rage/Hate Bias Arrest

A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after a road rage incident Wednesday evening. 

At approximately 6:00pm on September 10, 2025, officers were called to the area of Hunter Street West and Aylmer Street.  Upon arrival, they learned that the victim, who was stopped in their vehicle at George Street and McDonnel Street, was approached by a motorist on a motorcycle.  The motorcyclist yelled and spat at the victim complaining about their driving then followed the victim to a parking lot in the Hunter Street West and Aylmer Street area.  At that time the motorcyclist approached the car again and brandished a knife at the driver while yelling, including racial slurs, before fleeing the area.  Through investigation, the motorcyclist was identified and on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at approximately 8:30pm, officers attended his residence and took him into custody.

As a result, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault
• Assault with A Weapon
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, September 12, 2025.

As there is a hate crime element to this case, it will be addressed as the case moves through the court process. 

Peterborough Police Service Call Display Update

The Peterborough Police Service is making residents aware about a change with outgoing calls from the Service and how they will appear on call display.  All outgoing calls from the Peterborough Police Service administration lines will now display as PTBO Police and the main line 705-876-1122.  This change is to increase transparency and confidence that residents are receiving a call from a member of the Peterborough Police Service. 

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

How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at  www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca