News - Peterborough Police

Media Release for Monday, May 9, 2022

Posted on Monday, May 09, 2022 11:58 AM

Calls for Service:

(Fri. May 6 at 8:00 am to Sat. May 7 at 8:00am) 99
(Sat. May 7 at 8:00 am to Sun. May 8 at 8:00am) 86
(Sun. May 8 at 8:00 am to Mon. May 9 at 8:00am) 64

Assault with a Weapon Arrest

A 49-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Friday evening.

At approximately 8:30pm on May 6, 2022, officers were called to a residence on Park Street North and King Street about an altercation between two men in which one of the men had been struck on the head. Police...

Media Release for Friday, May 6, 2022

Posted on Friday, May 06, 2022 01:47 PM

Calls for Service:

(Thurs May 5 at 8:00 am to Fri May 6 at 8:00am) 88

Record Check Changes

The Peterborough Police Service is hiring a new full-time person dedicated to Record Checks.

“The Service understands and empathizes with the community’s frustrations caused by the backlog and wait times which is now 6-8 weeks. It’s also anticipated that requests for Record Checks will continue to grow with our community. As a result, the Service sought and received approval from the Police Services...

Media Release Thursday May 5, 2022

Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2022 11:16 AM

Media Release Thursday May 5, 2022

Calls for Service:

Wednesday May 4, 2022 8 am to Thursday May 5, 2022- 94

Utter Threats/Breach of Probation Charge:

A 46-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident that occurred on May 4, 2022 at 6 pm. The complainant was sitting on the front porch of their residence and observed the accused walking past on the sidewalk. As the accused walked past he turned towards the complainant and yelled profanities and uttered a threat.

Police were...

Media Release for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 10:37 AM

Calls for Service:
(May 3 at 8:00am to May 4 at 8:00am) 77

School Crossing and Bus Safety Reminder

Peterborough Police Traffic Services would like to remind the public to be mindful of school-age students and crosswalks with the warmer weather.

Recently incidents have been reported by school crossing guards and school bus drivers where motorists have not stopped for their stop signs or flashing lights. It should be noted offences related to school buses and crossing guards are investigated...

Further to Media Release for Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 02:28 PM

Project Lancia Update – Peterborough Statistics

Peterborough Police Service is releasing statistics specific to Peterborough from Project Lancia.

Arrests – 12

Charges – 101

Search Warrants – 10

Weapons – 9 (5 rifles; 3 handguns; 1 crossbow)

Currency - $225,000 + CDN

Vehicles – 1

Drugs Total Value: $1.1M (approximately)

Drugs:

Fentanyl - 2.3 kg
Meth - .5 kg
Cocaine – 1.05kg
Hashish – 1.2 kg

“Peterborough Police Service once again thanks its officers and partner services, Durham Regional Police and CISO, for...