Media Release for Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Calls for Service:
(Nov 26 at 8:00am – Nov 27 at 8:00am) 78
Arson Investigation – Update - Arrest
A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing an arson charge in connection with a fire at an outbuilding Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Thank you to the public for their assistance.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Arson – Damage to Property
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court January 7, 2024.
Second Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-tuesday-november-26-2024.aspx
Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-thursday-november-21-2024.aspx
Assault with a Weapon Arrest
A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges after an incident Tuesday morning.
At approximately 9:00am on November 26, 2024, two 14-year-old females were in a parking lot in the area of Langton Street and Hilliard Street when they were approached by a male known to the pair, shot at with a pellet gun and verbally threatened. The victims received minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:
- Assault with A Weapon X2
- Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm X2
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court December 23, 2024.
While this is not a random incident, it is still very concerning to the Peterborough Police Service.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Code, the name of a young person cannot be released.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217