Media Release for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Calls for Service:
(Mar 10 at 8:00am – Mar 11 at 8:00am) 83
Road Rage Arrest
A 20-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Sunday evening.
At approximately 11:45pm on March 9, 2025, officers were called about a road rage incident in the area of Parkhill Road and George Street. Upon arrival to the area, officers learned that two drivers had gotten into a verbal argument while at red light when one of the drivers flashed a firearm at the other. Officers were able to locate a vehicle matching the description given to police a few blocks away and conducted a gun point arrest of the driver of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers located and seized a handgun in the centre console which was later determined to be a pellet gun.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court April 22, 2025.
Luring Arrest
A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Saturday evening.
At approximately 5:40pm on March 8, 2025, officers on patrol in the George Street and Simcoe Street area were flagged down by four teens. Officers learned that while inside the building a man tried to get one the teens to go into a washroom with him and that the suspect had their pants down. Officers went to the washroom and were able to take the man into custody without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Impaired Arrest
A 22-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident early Saturday morning.
At approximately 12:50am on March 8, 2025, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle in the Water Street and Charlotte Street area going a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the King Street and Aylmer Street area. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment and open alcohol in the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court April 15, 2025.
Theft/Warrant Arrest
A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants is facing more charges after an incident Friday afternoon.
At approximately 1:45pm on March 7, 2025, officers with the Community FIRST Unit were called to a business on Lansdowne Street about a theft. Upon arrival, loss prevention officers had a man in custody. Through investigation it was learned that the man was wanted on five warrants dating back to November 2024.
As a result, a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on March 8, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217