Media Release for Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Jan 6 at 8:00am – Jan 7 at 8:00am) 113

Fire

The Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal are investigating after a fatal fire in Peterborough early Wednesday morning.

At approximately 3:30am on January 7, 2026, officers were made aware of a residential fire in the area of McDonnel Street and Park Street North.

A 27-year-old Peterborough man was found inside the residence and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) where despite lifesaving measures he was pronounced dead. Two other people in the home were taken to PRHC for treatment.

There will be police vehicles in the area as the Peterborough Police Service and Ontario Fire Marshal continue their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Festive RIDE/Impaired Results

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service made 11 impaired driving arrests between December 12 – December 31, 2025.

9 alcohol and/or drug
2 refusal to comply with demand

Several Festive RIDE checks were also conducted during this time in Peterborough, Lakefield, and Cavan-Monaghan with the following results:

Total Vehicle Checks: 2,397
Total Roadside Tests: 140

The Peterborough Police Service reminds drivers that impaired is impaired. RIDE checks will continue throughout 2026, and motorists are reminded to plan ahead. If you spot a possible impaired driver, please call 9-1-1.

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

Learn more about what is happening in your community through the Community Safety Map.