Media Release for Monday, January 12, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Jan 9 at 8:00am – Jan 10 at 8:00am) 126
(Jan 10 at 8:00am – Jan 11 at 8:00am) 115
(Jan 11 at 8:00am – Jan 12 at 8:00am) 72

Investigation – 196 Park Street N

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services branch are continuing to investigate after an incident early Monday morning.

At approximately 12:51am on January 12, 2026, an officer on general patrol in the area of Dalhousie Street and Rubidge Street heard multiple popping sounds that sounded like gunfire. The officer started driving toward the sound and spotted three bullet holes in a window of 196 Park Street North. 

There were no injuries reported, however, one of the people inside the home suffered a K9 bite when they refused to exit the residence.  They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

Through investigation it was learned that several people were spotted fleeing the area shortly after the sound.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Assault Cause Bodily Harm/Robbery Arrest

Three Peterborough men have been charged in connection with an incident last Wednesday night.

At approximately 11:50pm on January 7, 2026, officers were made aware of a man who had been assaulted outside in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area during an altercation.  The victim suffered minor injuries to their face and their backpack was stolen.  They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment after being assessed by paramedics at the scene.

As a result of the investigation three people have now been arrested and charged. 

On Friday, January 9, 2026, a 29-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Robbery with Weapon

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

On Friday, January 9, 2026, a 42-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault cause bodily harm
• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

A third man was located in the early morning hours of Monday, January 12, 2026, while officers responded to a separate call service.

As a result, a 26-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, January 12, 2026.

Paper Plates

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges under the Highway Traffic Act after a Traffic Services officers discovered the man had paper license plates on his vehicle.

At approximately 10:15am on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the officer conducted a traffic stop in the Romaine Street area near Park Street after the plates returned to a different vehicle in Mississauga.  Through investigation it was further learned that the plates were paper and secured in a plastic sleeve with packing tape.  

As a result, the 45-year-old drivers was issued the following:

• Use plate not authorized for vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)
• Use plate no in accordance with Act (Highway Traffic Act)
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming an owner (Highway Traffic Act)
• Owner Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No insurance (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The paper license plates were seized, and the driver was given a court date of March 23, 2026.

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

Learn more about what is happening in your community through the Community Safety Map.