Media Release for Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mischief/Utter Threats Arrest

A 12-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges after an incident at a local school Tuesday.  

At approximately 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, officers were called to Crestwood Intermediate School about a disturbance.  Upon arrival, officers located a student making verbal threats and holding a large rock.  To ensure the safety of all students, the officer put the school into lockdown.  The student was able to be taken into custody and the lockdown was lifted.  No one was injured in the incident.  

As a result of the investigation, a 12-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with: 

• Mischief 
• Utter threats cause death or bodily harm

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on November 30, 2026. 

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of a young person cannot be released.

Chelsea Russelle  
Community Development & Engagement Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
Phone (705) 876-1122 x 290
935@peterboroughpolice.ca