Media Release for Friday, May 15, 2026

Calls for Service:
(May 14 at 8:00am – May 15 at 8:00am) 123

Assault with a Weapon Arrest

A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Thursday morning.

At approximately 11:45am on May 14, 2026, officers were called to the area of Hunter Street and Burnham Street about an injured man. Upon arrival, they located a man with a stab wound to his hand.  They learned that the suspect had attacked the victim before fleeing the area.  Through investigation a man matching the description given to police was located a short time later and taken into custody.  The two men were known to each other.  The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

As a result, a 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon
• Disobeying Order of Court

The accused is currently bound by a court order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 15, 2026.

Stunt Driving Charge

A 29-year-old Selwyn Township man is facing stunt and speeding charges after a traffic stop Thursday night. 

At approximately 9:20pm on May 14th, 2026, a member of the Traffic Services Unit on general patrol in the area of Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Brealey Drive saw a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar was used, recording a speed of 97km/hr in a posted 40km/hr zone. 

As a result, the driver was charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt
• Speeding 97km/hr in a posted 40km/hr zone
• Fail to surrender driver's license 

The driver was served an automatic 30-day license suspension, and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days. 

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

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• Emergency call 9-1-1
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