Media Release for Monday, October 19, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Oct 16 at 8:00am – Oct 17 at 8:00am)  133
(Oct 17 at 8:00am – Oct 18 at 8:00am)  105
(Oct 18 at 8:00am – Oct 19 at 8:00am)  87

Robbery Arrest

A 14-year-old Peterborough female is facing a charge of robbery after an incident Saturday evening.

The incident happened at approximately 5:20pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.  Officers learned that a group of young people had been outside the Lansdowne Place Mall when a confrontation ensued.  During the incident the victim was punched in the face and their phone taken before the young people fled the area. Through video a suspect was identified and officers attended their residence.

As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old Peterborough female was arrested and charged with:

• Robbery with theft

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court December 14, 2026.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of the accused cannot be released.

Impaired Arrest

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired and drug charges after an incident Sunday morning.

At approximately 6:30am on October 18, 2026, officers responded to a call for service about a possible impaired driver in a parking lot in the Fisher Drive and Harper Road area. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver and noticed signs of impairment. During a search of the vehicle after arrest officers located a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The accused was also issued a seven-day license suspension.  The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court January 12, 2027.

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