Media Release for Friday, December 05, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 04 at 8:00am – Dec 05 at 8:00am) 73

Stunt Driving

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing stunt driving charges after an incident Friday morning.

At approximately 8:30am, an officer in the area of Brealey Drive and Sherbrooke Street clocked a vehicle going 97km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.

The officer conducted the traffic stop, and the 27-year-old driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

• Stunt Driving (Highway Traffic Act)
• Speeding (Highway Traffic Act)

The driver was issued a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

The driver is scheduled to attend court in February 2026.

 

Suspended Driver Arrest

At approximately 8:00am on December 4, 2025, officers initiated a traffic stop near Parkhill Road and Leahy’s Lane after receiving information the driver was suspended.

Through the investigation, officers learned that the 33-year-old driver was a suspended driver, and had an active prohibition order to not operate a vehicle.

The 33-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was given a 45-day vehicle impound. He was released with an appearance notice and a part 3 summons. The accused is scheduled to attend court in January 2026.

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVC)

At approximately 1:00 pm on December 4, 2025, officers were notified of an accident in the area of Reid Street and King Street.

Officers attended the area and located a 2-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.

Through the investigation, a 77-year-old driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

• Failing to yield to traffic (Highway Traffic Act)

Motor Vehicle Accident (MVC)

At approximately 1:00 pm on December 4, 2025, officers were notified that 2 cars had collided and one had hit a hydro pole in the area of Clonsilla and the Parkway.

The Hydro One pole was not damaged.

One driver and one passenger were transported to PRHC with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 78-year-old driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

• Failing to yield to traffic (Highway Traffic Act)

Theft arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges in connection with a theft from a local business.

At approximately 3:00pm on December 4, 2025, officers were called to a business in the area of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street for a theft in progress. Officers attended the business and located a woman matching the description given to officers leaving the business.

Officers reviewed video of the incident and took the 37-year-old woman into custody. Through the investigation it was learned that the accused was also bound by a probation order.

As a result of the investigation, the 37-year-old Peterborough woman was charged with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Fail to comply with pronation order

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions to not attend the business and is scheduled to attend court on January 13,2026.

Chelsea Russelle
Community Development & Engagement Coordinator
Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
Phone (705) 876-1122 x 290
crusselle@peterborough.ca

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• Emergency call 9-1-1
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