Media Release for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 3 at 8:00am – March 4 at 8:00am) 116

Stunt Driving

A 31-year-old Fergus, Ontario man is facing a stunt driving charge after a traffic stop Tuesday morning.

At approximately 9:30am on March 3, 2026, officers on general patrol in the Water Street and Marina Boulevard area stopped a vehicle clocked at travelling 92km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone.

As a result, the 31-year-old driver was charged with stunt driving. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

Theft and Fail to Comply with Probation Arrest

A 38-year-old Peterborough woman is facing seven charges after an incident Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 4:30pm on March 3, 2026, officers with Community F.I.R.S.T were called about a theft at a business in the Lansdowne Street and The Parkway area. Upon arrival, officers learned that a woman had entered the store, selected several items and left without paying. The store had an image of the woman and showed it to police.

At approximately 5:50pm, the Community F.I.R.S.T officers were in the area of Stewart Street and Simcoe Street when they spotted a woman matching the description of the woman in the photo from the business. When officers turned their vehicle around, the woman started running in between the houses and into a backyard. Officers were able to catch up to her and took her into custody. They also recovered the stolen items and returned them to the store.

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

• Theft Under $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X6

The accused is currently bound by six different probation orders 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, March 4, 2026.

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

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