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Ice Storm Update

Please use 9-1-1 for emergencies only.  Our 9-1-1 call centre is currently experiencing a high volume of calls. 

If an intersection with a traffic light does not have power, please treat the intersection as a four-way stop. 

Please be careful while outside with the possibility of falling ice and branches. 

For the latest updates from the City of Peterborough, please visit peterborough.ca/StormUpdate

Further to Media Release for Friday, March 28, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Mar 27 at 8:00am – Mar 28 at 8:00am) 123

Intimate Partner Violence Arrest

A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Thursday evening.

At approximately 5:30pm on March 27, 2025, officers were called to a residence.  Upon arrival, officers learned that over the past two days there had been several verbal disputes between a man and a woman that had escalated resulting in the woman being verbally threatened, struck, having a knife held to her throat and...

Media Release for Friday, March 28, 2025

Stolen Vehicle Investigation

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service continue to investigate after three vehicles were reported stolen during the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025.  

All three vehicles were Toyota models – a 2022 Corolla, a 2024 Land Cruiser, and a 2024 Tundra.  Two of the vehicles were taken from neighbourhoods in the west-end of Peterborough (Woodglade Blvd and Kawartha Heights Blvd; Sandalwood Drive and Fair Avenue); the third taken from a residence on Park...

Media Release for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Mar 26 at 8:00am – Mar 27 at 8:00am) 102

Stunt Driving Charge

A 25-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop in Peterborough Wednesday evening.

At approximately 8:50pm on March 26, 2025, an officer from the Traffic Unit was on general patrol in the area of Water Street and Marina Boulevard.  A vehicle was spotted travelling at a high rate of speed and was recorded going 109 in a 50km/h zone. 

As a result, the driver was charge with:

• Stunt in excess of...

Media Release for Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Mar 25 at 8:00am – Mar 26 at 8:00am) 91

Stunt Driving Charge

A 23-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop in Peterborough Tuesday morning.

At approximately 7:30am on March 25, 2025, an officer from the Traffic Unit was on general patrol in the area of Lily Lake Road and Ackison Road.  A vehicle was spotted travelling at a high rate of speed and was recorded going 99 in a 50km/h zone. 

As a result, the driver was charge with:

• Stunt in excess of 40km/hr