Media Release for Friday, July 3, 2026

Calls for Service:
(July 2 at 8:00am – July 3 at 8:00am) 128

Warrant Arrest

Two people wanted in connection with an incident early Thursday morning were arrested late Thursday night.

At approximately 12:06 am on July 2, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Harper Road and Rye Street area about an ankle monitor being cut off.  Upon arrival, officers learned that a female, on a release order and facing a charge of accessory after the fact of murder, had removed her ankle monitor and left the area.  Another woman had attempted to stop the suspect from leaving and was assaulted by a male.  Officers searched the area but did not locate either suspect. Warrants were sought and issued for their arrest.

At approximately 10:45pm on July 2, 2026, officers were made aware that both suspects had been spotted in the area of Park Street North and Romaine Street.  Upon arrival, officers located the male suspect. PSD (Police Service Dog) Gryphon was deployed for a bark and hold, and the man was taken into custody without incident.

Officers then learned the female suspect was nearby and found her behind a building. One officer drew their CEW (conducted energy weapon) after the suspect refused to remove her hands from her pockets. She was taken into custody without incident.

As a result:

A 24-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of the warrant and charged with:

• Mischief under $5000
• Fail to comply with the release order

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, July 3, 2026.

A 44-year-old Peterborough man who was also wanted on a warrant for theft under $5000 and fail to comply with probation X3 was arrested on the strength of both warrants and further charged with:

• Assault
• Fail to comply with probation X3  

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, July 3, 2026.

Assault Arrest

A 29-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday.

At approximately 10:55pm on July 2, 2026, officers responded to a call for service about an altercation between former partners in which the female was punched, choked, had items thrown at her and was spat on. Upon arrival, officers met the victim and learned that the suspect had left the residence. Officers discovered a considerable amount of damage inside the home. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. Officers returned to the residence to search for the suspect and located him hiding in a vehicle in the backyard. The suspect refused to come out and punched the officers, before being taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation,

A 29-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault - Spousal x2
• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle
• Mischief Under $ 5,000
• Assault with a Weapon - Spousal x2
• Assault a Peace Officer x2
• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and a release order to not communicate with the victim.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, July 3, 2026.

Assault Arrest

A 37-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 6:30pm on July 2, 2026, officers were called to a residence in connection with a call for Intimate Partner Violence. Upon arrival, officers learned that the female had been grabbed and verbally threatened by her partner.

As a result, a 37-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court July 3, 2026.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217