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  • Peterborough Police Service Enhances Online Reporting Portal for a Safer Community

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

  • Media Release for Thursday, June 26, 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.

  • Media Release for Friday, June 20, 2025

    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.

  • Further to Media Release for Thursday, June 19, 2025

    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.

  • Media Release for Thursday, June 19, 2025

    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.

  • Media Release for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

    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.

  • Media Release for Tuesday, June 17, 2025

    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.

  • Media Release for Monday, June 16, 2025

    Calls for Service:
    (June 13 at 8:00am – June 14 at 8:00am) 121
    (June 14 at 8:00am – June 15 at 8:00am) 123
    (June 15 at 8:00am – June 16 at 8:00am) 87

    Warrant Arrest

    A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on three warrants was taken into custody Saturday afternoon.

    At approximately 1:20pm on June 14, 2025, an officer on bike patrol spotted the man in a park in the Rubidge Street and McDonnel Street area.

  • Media Release for Friday, June 13, 2025

    Calls for Service:
    (June 12 at 8:00am – June 13 at 8:00am) 98

    Suspicious Vehicle Incident

    The Peterborough Police Service has been made aware of an incident in a west-end neighbourhood this week.

    At approximately 8:20pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a family walking in the area of Glenforest Boulevard and Keppler Crescent reported that their son had been approached by two people in a white van who asked him to get into the vehicle.

  • Further to Media Release for Thursday, June 12, 2025

    Auto Thefts/Attempt Thefts Investigation

    Officers with the Peterborough Police Service continue to investigate more thefts and attempted thefts of Toyota brand vehicles over the past few weeks.

    At approximately 2:50am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle in the subdivision at Parkhill Road West and Chandler Crescent and that a Toyota Highlander was being targeted.

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Peterborough Police Station (Headquarters)
500 Water Street, Box 2050
Peterborough, ON K9J 7Y4

Phone: 705-876-1122
Toll Free: 1-888-876-1122
Fax: 705-743-1540

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