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Calls for Service:
(July 7 at 8:00am – July 8 at 8:00am) 102

Traffic Initiative – Stop Signs

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit conducted a traffic blitz in the subdivision in the area of Lily Lake Road and York Drive in mid-June. 

In all, tickets were issued for:

• Failing to stop (9)
• Careless Driving (1)
• Brake lights not working
• Insecure load
• No muffler
• Improper Emission equipment

A reminder to motorists to be aware of stop signs in neighbourhoods, to stop and look before proceeding.

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Calls for Service:
(July 4 at 8:00am – July 5 at 8:00am) 106
(July 5 at 8:00am – July 6 at 8:00am) 104
(July 6 at 8:00am – July 7 at 8:00am) 60

Impaired Arrest

A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after an incident Friday evening.

At approximately 7:00pm on July 4, 2025, officers were called about a disturbance and possible impaired driver in the area of Marsh Avenue.

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Calls for Service:
(July 1 at 8:00am – July 2 at 8:00am) 92

Stolen Vehicles

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after two thefts of Toyota vehicles were reported.

The vehicles were taken between 4:00am and 5:00am on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

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Today, Monday, June 30, 2025, the Peterborough Police Service is rolling out a significant upgrade to its Jun 30, 2025

Public Safety Notice

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a public warning after the release of a Peterborough man. 

42-year-old Adam Packer of Peterborough is being released after serving his sentence for two robberies in 2022 and 2023.

Calls for Service:
(June 19 at 8:00am – June 20 at 8:00am) 108

Robbery Arrests

Two young people are facing charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 5:30pm on June 19, 2025, officers were called to the area of Chamberlain Street and Western Avenue about a street level robbery.

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Calls for Service:
(June 18 at 8:00am – June 19 at 8:00am) 118

Warrant Arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants was arrested Wednesday evening.

At approximately 7:20pm on June 18, 2025, officers on general bike patrol spotted a man wanted on warrants for theft over $5000, theft under $5000 as well as failing to comply with release orders and an appearance notice.

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Drug Warrant Arrests

Five people are facing charges after the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit conducted a search warrant recently.

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, officers with the Drug Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Rubidge Street and Townsend Street area.

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Calls for Service:
(June 17 at 8:00am – June 18 at 8:00am) 131

July 2022 Homicide Update

Three people charged in connection with the murder of a 37-year-old man in July 2022 have been found guilty. 

The trial held in Lindsay wrapped up Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after three and a half weeks.

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Calls for Service:
(June 16 at 8:00am – June 17 at 8:00am) 131

Fraud Arrest

A 44-year-old Peterborough woman is facing a fraud charge in connection with money being taken from a local business.

At approximately 11:30am on Monday, June 16, 2025, officers were called to the business and learned that an audit had revealed that just over $30,000 had been taken between February 2025 and June 2025.

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