Media Release for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Oct 10 at 8:00am – Oct 11 at 8:00am) 138
(Oct 11 at 8:00am – Oct 12 at 8:00am) 101
(Oct 12 at 8:00am – Oct 13 at 8:00am) 92
(Oct 13 at 8:00am – Oct 14 at 8:00am) 98

Assault with a Weapon Arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough man is in custody and facing multiple charges after a disturbance that happened over several blocks Monday night.

At approximately 9:30pm on October 13, 2025, officers received several calls about a man carrying a 2x4 piece of wood who had broken a business window and struck vehicles in the Hunter Street East and Mark Street area. Upon arrival to the area, officers located a man matching the description given to police walking through the ballpark at Hunter Street East and Burnham Street. They followed the man and took him into custody without incident.

During the investigation, officers also learned that the suspect had attempted to enter a residence in the Hunter Street East and Driscoll Terrace area. When confronted, the suspect struck a tenant on the arm with the piece of wood before fleeing. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

Assault with A Weapon
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Mischief - destroys or damages property X2
Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, October 14, 2025.

Impaired Arrest

A 43-year-old Oshawa man is facing charges after an incident Sunday morning.

At approximately 8:20am on October 12, 2025, multiple calls were received about a vehicle at the intersection of Lansdowne Street East and Television Road and that a man appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat. Upon arrival, officers had to break the driver’s side window as the driver was not responding to officers or paramedics to wake up. In speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment as well as drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. They also learned that he was a suspended driver. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers located and seized:

35.3 grams of Crack Cocaine
36.8 grams of Fentanyl
5 grams of Heroin
1.6 grams of Psilocybin
Drug paraphernalia

As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Oshawa man was arrested and charged with:

Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine X2
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin
Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (Other Than Heroin) X5
Possession of a Schedule III Substance
Driving While Under Suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on October 12, 2025.

Budget Information Presentation - Recording Now Available

Thank you to those who were able to attend or join us online for the Budget Information Presentation on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

The recording of the presentation is now available on the Peterborough Police Service YouTube channel.

You can access it here: https://youtube.com/live/Ost_pyzLx5U?feature=share

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