Media Release for Thursday, October 29, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Oct 28 at 8:00am - Oct 29 at 8:00am) 134

Fatal Hit and Run April 2026 Update #2

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit has laid charges after 6-month investigation into a fatal hit and run in April 2026.

At approximately 1:15am on April 16, 2026, the Peterborough Police Service responded to a collision on Monaghan Road near Albert Street in the City of Peterborough. As a result of the collision, a 42-year-old Peterborough man was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where he was pronounced deceased. 

As a result of a 6-month investigation, a 41-year-old woman from the City of Kawartha Lakes has been charged with the following: 

• Owner operate a motor vehicle on a highway - no insurance (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)
• Fail to report accident (Highway Traffic Act)
• Fail to remain (Highway Traffic Act)
• Fail to render assistance (Highway Traffic Act)

The defendant has been summoned to court and is scheduled to appear on December 14, 2026. 

Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-thursday-april-16-2026/

Update #1: https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-friday-april-17-2026/

Break and Enter Arrest

A 25-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 1:00pm on October 28, 2026, officers were called to a residence about a break and enter. Upon arrival, officers learned that the resident had returned home and was verbally threatened by the suspect before the suspect fled with cash and some personal items. While the suspect was known to the victim, they were unwanted in the residence. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police nearby.  He was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house - commit indictable offence
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• 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, October 29, 2026.

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