Media Release for Monday, June 30, 2025
Calls for Service:
(June 27 at 8:00am – June 28 at 8:00am) 142
(June 28 at 8:00am – June 29 at 8:00am) 97
(June 29 at 8:00am – June 30 at 8:00am) 85
Aggravated Assault Arrest
A 36-year-old Peterborough has been charged in connection with an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 2:00am on June 28, 2025, officers were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Water Street about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned there had been a verbal dispute between two men and one of the men struck the other on the arm with an axe. The 31-year-old victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being transferred to a Toronto hospital for treatment. Officers seized an axe from the area.
At approximately 12:30pm on Monday, June 30, 2025, officers with Investigative Services located the suspect in the Water Street and McDonnel Street area and took him into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Breach of Release Order
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: to not possess any weapons.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on July 1, 2025.
Impaired Arrest
A 24-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 1:45am on June 28, 2025, officers received a 9-1-1 call about a possible impaired driver in the area of Sherbrooke Street and Brealey Drive. An officer on general patrol in the area located the vehicle and noticed some erratic driving. At traffic stop was conducted in the area of Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
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 August 5, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217