Media Release for Friday, October 9, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Oct 8 at 8:00am – Oct 9 at 8:00am)  100

Robbery Arrest

A 28-year-old man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 1:50pm on October 8, 2026, officers were called to a business in the George Street and Sherbrooke Street area about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that security was attempting to deal with a shoplifter when they were punched and kicked in the face. The man also swung a flashlight at another security guard before fleeing the area. A suspect matching the description given to police was spotted a short distance away. The man threw a bottled drink at officers and continued to resist arrest before officers could take him into custody.  Through investigation, officers learned the man was also wanted on several warrants in another jurisdiction.

As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Assault with A Weapon
• Robbery with Theft
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Resist Peace Officer
• 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.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, Friday, October 9, 2026.

Drug Arrest

A 32-year-old Dunnville, ON man is facing several drug-related charges after an arrest by officers with the Peterborough Police Drug Unit.

At approximately 2:30pm on October 8, 2026, officers spotted the man who was known to police and not supposed to be in Peterborough.  They took the man into custody for breaching the release order and during a further search seized:

• 15 grams of Fentanyl
• 2.3 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine
• 0.6 grams of Cocaine
• Cell phone
• Drug paraphernalia

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old Dunnville, ON man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Opioid (Other than Heroin)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine
• Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, Friday, October 9, 2026.

Assault Arrest

A 31-year-old Ajax man is facing charges after an incident early Friday morning.

At approximately 3:30am on October 9, 2026, officers were called to the area of Edgewater Boulevard and Bruce Street about a break and enter. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man known to the occupants of the home broke in through a window.  During the incident two people in the home were assaulted by the suspect who left the home with a small child.  Officers were searching the area for the suspect and child when he returned with the child, who was unharmed, to the residence.  He was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old Ajax man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle
• Assault – Spousal X2
• Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence
• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court X2
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a release order to not communicate or contact one of the victims and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, October 9, 2026.

Collision – Bethune and Brock Street

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision in August.

At approximately 2:40pm on August 14, 2026, a 75-year-old woman on an e-bike was clipped by a vehicle.  The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of serious injuries. 

Please see image and video for assistance.  View with caution as the video has disturbing content.

Anyone with information or if you recognize the vehicle please call the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Video: 

Peterborough Police Service participates in Commercial Vehicle Inspection Blitz

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit participated in the Halton Regional Police Service annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Blitz earlier this week. 

In total, 312 trucks were inspected over the two-day event which involved over 100 police officers and ministry inspectors.  The Peterborough team conducted 18 inspections and took 7 commercial vehicles off the road.  One of the drivers was charged with impaired and had their license suspended.

Areas of concern included driver licensing, daily trip inspections, along with truck-oriented issues which included mechanical fitness, load security, and weights of trucks and loads. Brake and Tire defects made up the bulk of the mechanical defects observed.

The officers and inspectors involved have specialized training in commercial truck inspections.   

Full media release: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/2026-commercial-motor-vehicle-enforcement-blitz-results/

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