Media Release for Thursday, June 18, 2026

Calls for Service:
(June 17 at 8:00am – June 18 at 8:00am) 118

Fail to Stop/Theft of Motor Vehicle Arrest

A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after two incidents in the past few days.

At approximately 5:50pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026, officers were called about a motor vehicle collision in the area of Lansdowne Street and Monaghan Road. Upon arrival, they learned that the two drivers had become involved in an altercation after one vehicle was struck by the other.  As the driver of one of the vehicles fled the scene, they struck a light post and drove through a parking lot before crashing into a tree.  The driver then ran away from the vehicle. As a result of the investigation a warrant was requested for the arrest of the driver.

At approximately 12:15pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, officers received a call that the same driver had just taken a vehicle, phone, and credit cards from a person known to them. Through investigation the vehicle was located in a parking lot at the corner of Lansdowne Street and Park Street.  Officers then learned that the suspect had entered the store and made a purchase with a credit card before returning to a nearby residence where he was taken into custody without incident.

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

• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code X2
• Use of Credit Card
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
• Robbery with Theft
• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Failure to stop after accident
• Drive motor vehicle - no license (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 18, 2026.

Robbery/Mischief Arrest

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a convenience store early Thursday morning as well as in connection with two other incidents.

At approximately 4:00am on June 18, 2026, officers were called to a convenience store in the Clonsilla Avenue and Goodfellow Road area about a robbery in progress in which the suspect threatened the clerk with a kitchen utensil. Upon arrival, officers spotted a man matching the description given to police fleeing on a bicycle. The male was stopped, however, did not respond to further officer commands, an officer drew their conducted energy weapon (CEW), and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.  During the arrest, the suspect initially gave a false name.

It was also learned that the man was wanted on four warrants and in connection with two other incidents in which windows were broken at convenience stores, one in East City on Armour Road and the other on King Street in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 7, 2026. 

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

• Robbery with a weapon
• Obstruct peace officer
• Mischief Under $5000 X2 (windows)

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 18, 2026.

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