Media Release for Thursday, November 12, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Nov 11 at 8:00am – Nov 12 at 8:00am) 103

Fail to Comply Arrest

A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges after an incident Wednesday evening.

At approximately 10:30pm on November 11, 2026, officers on bike patrol in the area of Jackson Avenue and Albert Street spotted a male walking with open alcohol.  The male refused to provide his correct name to officers and then fled.  Officers gave chase and caught up to him just south of Jackson Avenue and took him into custody.  Officers were able to confirm his identity. 

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court 
• Breach of Recognizance
• Fail to Comply with Sentence (Youth Criminal Justice Act)
• Obstruct Peace Officer (providing a false name)
• Person under 19 years having liquor (Liquor License Control Act)
• Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by a Recognizance with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.   He is currently bound by a Release Order with the following condition to remain in his residence at all times.  He is currently bound by a Deferred Custody and Supervision 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, November 12, 2026.

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

Assault Arrest

A 46-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after an incident early Thursday morning.

At approximately 1:15am on November 12, 2026, officers were called to Lansdowne Place Mall about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that security had asked the pair to leave the property and shortly after an altercation occurred between a man and a woman in which the woman was thrown to the ground.  As the man was leaving the area he was taken into custody. 

As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault - Spousal

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 12, 2026.

Break and Enter/Assault Arrest

A 24-year-old Douro-Dummer woman is facing charges after an incident Tuesday morning.

At approximately 7:20am on November 10, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Chemong Road and Simons Avenue area about a break and enter. Upon arrival officers learned that a woman, who was known to the victim, had broken into a bedroom in the residence, punched the occupant in the face and fled when another roommate came in the room to help the victim.  Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle in the Simons Avenue and Deline Street area and took the woman into custody.  The victim did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Douro-Dummer woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault
• Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on November 10, 2026.

Theft Arrest

A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing almost two dozen charges after a series of incidents at a Peterborough business.

The Peterborough Police Service had received multiple reports from the business in the Chemong Road and Milroy Drive area over the course of several months (June 2026 – September 2026).  The incidents involved a male who would scan some items for payment and not others before leaving the store with all items.  In total, the value of the thefts and fraud was almost $3,000.  Officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit reviewed the reports and information and were able to identify a suspect.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the suspect attended the police station at the request of officers and was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5000 X22 
• Fraud under $5000 

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on November 11, 2026. 

Impaired Arrest

A 38-year-old Bailieboro man is facing impaired charges after a concerned citizen called police about a possible impaired driver.

At approximately 11:30pm on November 11, 2026, officers were called to a parking lot in the Chemong Road and Bennet Street area about a man passed out in a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers woke the driver and noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old Bailieboro man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court December 22, 2026.

Thank you to those who continue call police when they believe to see an impaired driver. If you see an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.

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