Media Releases

Calls for Service:
(July 8 at 8:00am – July 9 at 8:00am) 102

Drug Arrest

A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges.

At approximately 10:50am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after ongoing investigations into drug trafficking in the city of Peterborough, members of the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit conducted an investigation in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street.

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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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