Media Release for Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Calls for Service:
(June 15 at 8:00am – June 16 at 8:00am) 112

Assault Arrest

A 39-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Monday morning.

At approximately 8:30am on June 15, 2026, an officer on general patrol in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area when they spotted a group of people gathered around an older man. The officer further learned that the man had been punched in the face by another man known to him.  The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Officers located a man matching the description given to police was located a short distance away and took him into custody.

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

• Assault

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court June 15, 2026.

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