Media Release for Friday, October 30, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Oct 29 at 8:00am - Oct 30 at 8:00am) 110

Assault Arrest

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with an intimate partner violence incident Thursday evening.

At approximately 7:00pm on October 29, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Downie Street and Parkhill Road area about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal argument had escalated and the woman thrown to the ground and choked while a child was thrown onto a couch.  The woman and children managed to flee the house. Officers went to the residence and took a man into custody.  The woman and child were assessed by Peterborough Paramedics at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal
• Assault
• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, October 30, 2026.

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