Media Release for Monday, April 13, 2026

Assault Arrest

Two 16-year-old Peterborough girls are facing a charge after an incident Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 3:10pm on April 12, 2026, officers with Community F.I.R.S.T were called to a business in the Marina Boulevard and Hilliard Street area after an employee was assaulted. Upon arrival to the area, officers learned that an employee at a store had been sprayed in the face with an air freshener.  Officers started searching the area and spotted two girls matching the description given to police walking on a nearby trail.  When the girls saw the officers, they started running away, the officers caught up with them and took them into custody.

As a result of the investigation:

A 16-year-old Peterborough girl was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court, May 25, 2026.

A 16-year-old Peterborough girl was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court, May 25, 2026.

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

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