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Media Release for Monday, June 9, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 6 at 8:00am – June 7 at 8:00am) 108
(June 7 at 8:00am – June 8 at 8:00am) 98
(June 8 at 8:00am – June 9 at 8:00am) 79

Motor Vehicle Collision – Brealey Drive and Lansdowne Street

A motorcyclist was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a collision at Brealey Drive and Lansdowne Street Friday evening.

The collision between the motorcycle and the truck happened at about 8:00pm and the road was closed for about an hour. 

The investigation into the collision is ongoing...

Further to Media Release for Friday, June 6, 2025

Safer Public Spaces - Update on Increasing Enforcement

Beginning Monday June 9, 2025, Peterborough Police Officers will be directed to move to a next level of engagement in the Safer Public Spaces approach to community safety and open-air illicit drug use. This next level will follow direction from the Chief to initiate arrests of those who continue to engage in open-air illicit drug use.

“We have taken a very compassionate approach to those afflicted with addiction and while we have always had...

Media Release for Friday, June 6, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 5 at 8:00am – June 6 at 8:00am) 88

Theft Arrest

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

At approximately 1:45pm on June 5, 2025, officers were called to a residence in the Westcott Street and Aylmer Street area about a man going through cars.  Upon arrival, officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.  During the investigation it was learned that the same person was wanted in...

Media Release for Thursday, June 5, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 4 at 8:00am – June 5 at 8:00am) 104

Bank Investigator Scam

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Fraud Unit are warning residents after reports of a bank investigator scam and attempted fraud.

The incident happened at the end of April.  The scammer called the potential victim and said there seemed to be suspicious activity on their debit card.  They offered to have a company called “Trans Union Investigative Service” track where and how the card was comprised and in...

Media Release for Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 2 at 8:00am – June 3 at 8:00am) 93

Stabbing Incident Update

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with a stabbing Monday evening.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Ethan Moxham of Peterborough was arrested and charged with:

• Aggravated Assault
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order stemming from a break and enter and fail to comply with...