Media Release for Friday, June 5, 2026

Calls for Service:
(June 4 at 8:00am – June 5 at 8:00am) 129

Assault/Weapons Arrest

A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing several charges after an incident on a City of Peterborough transit bus Thursday.

At approximately 3:15pm on June 4, 2026, officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Armour Road after a report of a passenger with a knife.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the driver had stopped the bus and the suspect had exited the bus, dropped something in the grass and was walking on Armour Road.  Officers located a male matching the description given to police and took him into custody.  During a search after arrest, officers located a sword and bear mace on the suspect.

Through investigation it was further learned that the suspect, who had been wearing a face mask, had punched and verbally threatened another teenaged passenger on the bus. 

As a result, a 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

• Assault
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Disguise with Intent

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in court July 13, 2026.

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