Media Release for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 2 at 8:00am – Feb 3 at 8:00am) 99

Mischief/Assault Police Officer Arrest

A 41-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident Tuesday morning.

At approximately 10:35am on February 3, 2026, officers were called to a strip mall in the Lansdowne Street West and Brealey Drive area after several calls about a woman refusing to leave a store and then throwing rocks through the windows of several businesses.  Upon arrival, an officer located a suspect matching the description given to police. During the arrest the suspect threw hot water in the officer’s face and punched them.  The officer was able to deploy their Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW), but it was not effective because of the layers of clothing the suspect was wearing. An off-duty officer and another civilian came to the officer’s aid, and the suspect was taken into custody.

The officer was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of burns. 

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief
• Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon
• Assault Peace Officer

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, February 3, 2026.

Criminal Harassment Arrest

A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with several incidents reported to police over the past few days. 

At approximately 8:00am on Monday, February 2, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Parkhill Road and Chandler Crescent area. Upon arrival, they learned that a man known to a couple had been verbally threatening, following them and had damaged a vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Criminal Harassment - repeatedly follow, repeatedly communicate with, watch and beset, threatening conduct X2
• Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, February 3, 2026.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Incident Arrests

Two Peterborough men are being held in custody and will appear in court today, February 3, 2026, on separate Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incidents. 

At approximately 7:00pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, officers were called about a choking incident.  Upon speaking with the victim, they learned that the incident had happened the evening before and that she had been choked and verbally threatened.

As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

At approximately 7:15pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, officers conducted a well-being check and learned that an assault had occurred in which a woman was struck and choked.  The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. A 40-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, Suffocate, Strangle
• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court

The accused is currently bound by a release order to stay away from the victim.

For more resources in our community offering support on Intimate Partner Violence, please visit the Peterborough Police Service Victim Services information page.

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