Peterborough Police Seeking Witnesses to Parkhill Road/Chandler Crescent Vehicular Collision

The Peterborough Police Service is asking anyone with information about a collision on Parkhill Road, just west of Chandler Crescent, that occurred on Tuesday morning to come forward.

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Two people were sent to hospital after the collision just after 7 a.m.

Based on the collision reconstruction investigation and video evidence, Peterborough Police traffic officers believe one vehicle attempted to pass two vehicles and was on the wrong side of the road when the collision occurred.

The Traffic Unit would like to speak with anyone who may have been in either vehicle. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289.

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Peterborough Police Seeking Public Help to Identify Four Suspects Added to Its Bulletin

The Peterborough Police Service asks for the public’s assistance to help identify individuals in connection with criminal activity in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan. 

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An additional four bulletins were posted on Tuesday for the identification of individuals connected to incidents of:

• Commercial Break and Enter (Aug. 1, 2026)

• Fraud (Aug. 24, 2026)

• Shoplifting (Aug. 23, 2026)

• Shoplifting (Aug. 18, 2026)

These incidents happened between Aug. 1 to 24

If you have any information of the identity or whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

Peterborough Police urge the public to not approach, take pictures, follow the suspects, confront or attempt to apprehend them.

Bulletins will be automatically removed from the webpage after 30 days.

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Douro-Dummer Man Charged With Uttering Threats While Leaving Residence

An 18-year-old Douro-Dummer Township man is facing several charges, including uttering threats and possessing a knife, after an incident early Saturday morning.

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Around 1 a.m., two men entered a residence after being let in; several of the women became uncomfortable and asked them to leave. While leaving, one of the men verbally threatened two other males in the home, as well as verbally threatening to damage property. The man then left the house with a large knife. No one was injured in the incident.

The man turned himself in to police on Sunday and was charged with:

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm x2

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Uttering Threats - Damage Property

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 15.

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Peterborough Man Arrested On Drug Possession and Firearm Charges After Driving Vehicle With Unconfirmed Insurance

A 36-year-old Peterborough man faces drug and firearm possession charges after a traffic stop for unconfirmed insurance on Thursday evening.

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At roughly 5:30 p.m., Community F.I.R.S.T Unit officers on general patrol in the downtown area observed a vehicle driving near George Street and Townsend Street with unconfirmed insurance.

Officers initiated the traffic stop and when speaking to the occupants, drug paraphernalia was located within the vehicle. The male was placed under arrest and the vehicle was searched.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

• Possession of a Schedule I substance

• Possession of a Schedule III substance

After further investigation, officers learned that the accused is also currently bound by a weapons and ammunition prohibition order.

The order states the accused is prohibited from possessing any prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon, prohibited device and prohibited ammunition for life.

The accused was further charged with:

• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order

The accused was transported to the Peterborough Police Station and further released on an appearance notice.

The accused is scheduled to attend court on Dec. 8. 

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Investigation Launched On Sudden Death Near Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street; Peterborough Police On Scene Possibly Until Friday

Peterborough Police Service has been on scene near Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street for most of the day and possibly into Friday after responding to a call for service regarding a sudden death on Thursday morning.

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The call came at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Thursday.

The Coroner is investigating the incident at this time.

Peterborough Police believe the death is not considered suspicious at this time.

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Cavan Monaghan Man Arrested For Operating Vehicle While Prohibited

A 61-year-old Cavan Monaghan Township man is facing several driving charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 1:15 am on Wednesday, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lansdowne Street and Monaghan Road. Upon speaking with the driver, officers learned that they were a suspended and prohibited driver.

It was also learned that the driver is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while prohibited

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Improper number plate light (Highway Traffic Act)

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days and the accused was released on an appearance notice.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 8.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Hit-and-Run Suspect Driving Vehicle Sought After Striking Pedestrian Walking On the Sidewalk

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking a suspect after a hit-and-run incident in which a pedestrian walking on a sidewalk was struck by a vehicle on Sunday.

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At roughly 4:33 p.m., the suspect vehicle was travelling northbound on Monaghan Road, just south of Sherbrooke Street. The vehicle left the roadway, drove onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian from behind. The vehicle then returned to the roadway and continued northbound on Monaghan Road without stopping. 

The vehicle appears to be a dark-coloured SUV and may have sustained some damage to the front passenger-side light or grille. 

The 23-year-old pedestrian suffered minor injuries as a result of this collision. 

Police say there is no known connection between the pedestrian and the vehicle. Police also believe the suspect vehicle continued northbound on Monaghan Road to Parkhill Road, where it turned west on Parkhill Road.

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Anyone with dashcam or residential cameras along this route is encouraged to contact the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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One Peterborough Woman Wanted On Warrants and Drug Possession Arrested; Second Woman Arrested For Assaulting An Officer

Two Peterborough women have been arrested on various charges, including assault, theft and drug possession, after an incident Tuesday morning.

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At roughly 8 a.m., Community F.I.R.S.T team officers conducted a standby to keep the peace in the area of Wolf Street with the City of Peterborough by-law enforcement.

They recognized a 33-year-old woman who was wanted on warrants and placed her under arrest on the strength of two outstanding warrants for:

• Fail to comply with probation x2

• Fail to comply with undertaking x2

• Theft under x2

During the arrest, a glass pipe and suspected drugs were located.

Officers further charged the accused with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance

The accused was held for court on Tuesday.

While officers placed the woman under arrest for the above charges, a 55-year-old woman became upset and assaulted a City of Peterborough by-law officer. 

The 55-year-old Peterborough woman was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Assault

The accused is currently on a probation order with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was further charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to attend court on Nov. 24.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault After Leaving Another Male With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

A 23-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with assault after an incident on Tuesday night.

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At roughly 10 p.m., officers were called to the area of New Romaine Street and Grady Ave for an assault. Officers arrived on scene and located a male who had suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police determined the parties involved in the altercation knew each other.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to attend court on Nov. 24.

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Break-and-Enter Charge Laid After Homeowner Returns Home and Discovers a Man Sleeping On Their Couch

A 53-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with break and enter after being discovered sleeping on someone’s couch on Sunday morning.

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At roughly 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a man advised that he had located someone sleeping on his couch after returning home. Officers located the male in the living room still asleep on the couch and placed them under arrest.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling with intent to commit indictable offence

The accused is also bound by a probation order with conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

They were further charged with:

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled to attend court on Nov. 17.

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