Media Release for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 24 at 8:00am – March 25 at 8:00am) 98

Assault Arrests

Several teenagers are facing charges after three separate incidents Tuesday, March 24, 2026 including a 13-year-old Peterborough male who is facing 12 charges in connection with all three incidents.

Incident #1

The first incident happened around 5:30pm near the food court at Lansdowne Place Mall when a 15-year-old male was assaulted.

Incident #2

The second incident happened around 6:40pm at Lansdowne Place Mall when a different 15-year-old male was lured outside the mall then struck by one suspect and bear-sprayed in the face by another while other teens watched and recorded the incident. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment. Through investigation, five young people were identified and charged.

Incident #3

At approximately 9:00pm, officers were called to a parking lot of the Shoppers Drug Mart on Chemong Road after a report of two masked individuals assaulting a 15-year-old male victim with brass knuckles. The victim was treated at the scene by Peterborough Paramedics. During the investigation it was learned that the victim was the same victim in the first assault incident and the two suspects were involved in the previous incidents. Officers attended the residences of the suspects and took them into custody.

As a result of the investigations into all three incidents, the following charges were laid:

Incident #1, 2, 3

A 13-year-old Peterborough male has been arrested and charged in connection with all three incidents with:

• Assault with A Weapon X2
• Assault X2
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose X2
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Disguise with Intent X2
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

The accused is currently bound two probation orders with the following conditions: to not be in contact with one of the other accused and to not possess any weapons.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 25, 2026.

Incident #2, 3

An 18-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged in the second and third incidents with:

• Assault
• Assault with A Weapon
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Disguise with Intent
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 25, 2026.

Incident #2

A 15-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged in the second incident with:

• Assault
• Disguise with Intent
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to not be in contact with one of the other accused.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 25, 2026.

Incident #2

A 14-year-old Peterborough female was arrested and charged in the second incident with:

• Assault with a Weapon – Party to the offence

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 4, 2026.

Incident #2

A 15-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged in the second incident with:

• Assault with a Weapon – Party to the offence

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 4, 2026.

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

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