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Media Release for Friday, February 21, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Feb 20 at 8:00am – Feb 21 at 8:00am) 79

Assault Arrest

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing an assault charge after an intimate partner violence incident. 

At approximately 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, officers were called to a residence about a disturbance.  It was learned that a verbal disagreement had turned physical and a woman was punched and slapped and that the suspect had left before officers arrived.  They searched the area but were unable to locate the...

Media Release for Thursday, February 20, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Feb 19 at 8:00am – Feb 20 at 8:00am) 88

Assault Investigation - Update - Arrest

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service High Risk Unit and Street Crime Unit have made an arrest in an early morning stabbing at a Peterborough bar.

At approximately 1:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was located and taken into custody.

He was charged with:

• Aggravated Assault 
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and...

Media Release #3 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Lansdowne Place Mall Investigation - Update #2

The Peterborough Police Service has concluded an investigation at the Lansdowne Place Mall.

At approximately 2:10pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a bomb threat call was received.  Officers evacuated the building. No injuries were reported.  

Early this evening, members of the York Regional Police Service Bomb Squad including a bomb-sniffing police dog checked the property and have cleared it as safe. 

The mall has been returned to the care of the...

Further to Media Release for Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Impaired Arrest

A 41-year-old Omemee man is facing charges after an incident Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 2:10pm on February 18, 2025, officers were called about collision at Lansdowne Street and The Parkway in which one vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle.  Upon arrival, the vehicles had been moved to a nearby parking lot and officers learned there had been a second minor collision between the vehicle that had rearended the vehicle at the light and a parked vehicle. Upon...

Media Release for Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Feb 18 at 8:00am – Feb 19 at 8:00am) 90

Suspect Sought in 2024 Arson Incident

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service continue to search for a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a fire at a Peterborough business in March 2024. 

Dominik Puska is believed to be in the Greater Toronto Area and is wanted on a charge of arson, disregard for human life.

Puska is described as (photo for assistance):

• Male
• Medium build
• 5’5, approximately 130 lbs
• Short black hair with beard

Anyone...