Media Release for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Sep 17 at 8:00am – Sep 18 at 8:00am) 112

Wanted Man Arrested - Update

The 34-year-old Peterborough man arrested on the morning of Wednesday, September 17, 2025 after fleeing from police on Tuesday is facing more charges.

At approximately 1:15pm on September 16, 2025, officers with Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services and officers with the provincial ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) squad were working to apprehend a man wanted on a warrant for substantial property-related crimes.  When officers attempted to stop the suspect’s vehicle in the Simcoe Street and Aylmer Street area, it struck a police vehicle and fled from police. The man then drove to the area of Little Lake Cemetery before swimming across Little Lake and heading north along Ashburnham Drive toward Old Norwood Road.

A large-scale search was launched in the area of Old Norwood Road, Television Road, Maniece Avenue and Ashburnham Drive involving the Emergency Response Team, K9 and the RPAS unit, and an OPP helicopter, but the man was not located.

About 9:30am on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, police received a call about a suspicious man wrapped in a blanket in the area of Parkhill Road and Television Road. When officers arrived, they learned he had left in a vehicle.  Shortly after, the suspect was located on a property where he had been staying in Peterborough County.  He was found under a bed in a trailer by K9 Gryphon and taken into custody.

In addition to his original charges, the man was further charged with:

• Assault Peace officer with a weapon (striking a police vehicle with an officer inside)
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Dangerous operation
• Flight from peace officer
• Failure to comply with release order
• Breach of Recognizance
• Disobeying Order of Court

The accused appeared in court on September 17, 2025, and was remanded into custody.  He will appear in court again on September 19, 2025.

The Peterborough Police Service would like to thank the many members of the public who called in with information. 

Possession of Weapon Arrest

A 44-year-old Peterborough woman is facing a charge after an incident Wednesday evening.

At approximately 9:30pm on September 17, 2025, the Peterborough Police Service received several calls about a woman in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area waving a machete around.  Officers attended the area and located a woman matching the description given to police a short distance away.  She was taken into custody without incident.  Officers seized a machete and a black pellet gun. 

As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, September 18, 2025.

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