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Public Safety Notice
The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a 41-year-old Peterborough man was released from custody on Saturday, December 6, 2025 after serving his sentence.
Steven Watson (image for assistance) has been arrested for numerous incidents where he was exposing himself and masturbating in Jackson Park between March 2024 and July 2025.
He is also on a prohibition order to stay from areas (public park or swimming area) where children could be.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x225 or in an emergency 9-1-1. Or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
The Peterborough Police is releasing his name and photo, in accordance with the provision of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) and out of an abundance of concern for public safety given the nature of the incidents.
The High Risk Unit of the Peterborough Police Service is aware of the release from custody and that Watson will be on several conditions.
Theft and Trespass by Night Arrest
A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Tuesday evening.
At approximately 11:00pm on December 9, 2025, officers were called to a residence in the Donegal Street and Parkhill Road West about a suspicious male in a backyard opening a back door to a residence before leaving the area. Upon arrival, officers were able to review video and develop a description of the man. They then followed a trail in the snow and learned that a wagon had been taken from a nearby residence. They continued to search the area locating a man matching the description in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street and took him into custody.
During a search after arrest officers found a number of items in the wagon including a circular saw, a chainsaw, a propane fire table, marijuana, and a portable speaker. It is believed the items were taken from homes in the area of Downie Street, Donegal Street and Parkhill Road West.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
- Trespassing at Night
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court January 20, 2026.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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