Peterborough Man In Possession of Firearms and Ammo On Probation Order Arrested; Theft Charge Also Issued

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order after a theft from vehicle call for service, reported on Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 10:30 a.m., officers were notified of a theft from a vehicle in the area of Maude Street and Lansdowne Street. The caller stated a vehicle was broken into and a magazine with rounds of ammunition were taken, along with loose ammunition. The rifle in which the ammunition belonged to was stored away and was not in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Through video footage, officers were able to identify the man, located him a short distance away and took him into custody.

The man arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order x4

• Theft under $5,000

The accused is currently bound by four prohibition orders with conditions including: The accused is prohibited from possessing any firearm, cross-bow, restricted weapon, ammunition and explosive substance for life.The accused was released on an undertaking and scheduled to attend court in February 2026.

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Second-Degree Murder Suspect From Dec. 6 TVM Towers Homicide Also Wanted In Durham Homicide Incident

Suspect 44-year-old Michael Waterman, wanted for second-degree murder in a homicide at TVM Towers (Brock Towers) on Dec. 6, has been connected to another homicide for the same charge in the Durham region, reported on Wednesday.

Michael Waterman. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 4:15 a.m. on Dec. 23, Central East Division officers in Durham responded to a call in the area of Park Road South and John Street in Oshawa. Jeremy Russell, a 44-year-old man, was located on the roadway suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre in a life-threatening condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Durham Regional Police investigators located the first suspect, Nicholas Robbins, responsible for the stabbing and took him into custody. He was arrested, charged with second-degree murder and held on bail hearing.

Durham Regional Police also want Waterman for the Dec. 23 incident for second-degree murder.

If you spot Waterman, please do not approach him and call 9-1-1 immediately. Durham Police consider him armed and dangerous. Anyone found to be assisting him to evade police is guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada and will be prosecuted to the full extent.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555, Det. Green of the Durham Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x5319 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Suspect Wanted For Second-Degree Murder From Dec. 6 TVM Towers Homicide Still Being Sought

Peterborough Police continue to search for 44-year-old Michael Waterman, who has been wanted for second-degree murder in a homicide at TVM Towers (Brock Towers) on Dec. 6 and may be in the Durham Region area.

Michael Waterman. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 6 a.m. on Dec. 6, officers were called to TVM Towers, where a 33-year-old man with severe head injuries was located in an apartment. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have already arrested suspects involved in the incident. They arrested 28-year-old Peter Pople of Peterborough for second-degree murder and 29-year-old Kaya Coughlin for manslaughter. Peterborough man and 32-year-old Dominick Rivers had also been arrested for accessory after the fact to murder.

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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Two Stunt Driving Charges Issued Over the Weekend

Traffic Services Unit Officers of the Peterborough Police Service issued two stunt driving charges under the Highway Traffic Act this past weekend.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

On Friday at 8:44 p.m., an officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle being driven on Lansdowne Street near Clonsilla Avenue at a high rate of speed. The driver's speed was excessive and the maneuvers made while passing vehicles endangered other motorists. The observed driving met the criteria for Stunt Driving: Race a motor vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old man was charged with:

• Perform Stunt - Race a Motor Vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

The driver received a 30-day license suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment. 

On Saturday at 12:16 a.m., an officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle being driven at 99km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr zone on Lansdowne Street in the area of Monaghan Road and was locked in on radar at 96 km/hr. The officer conducted a vehicle stop and as a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old male was charged with:

• Speeding (Highway Traffic Act)

• Perform Stunt - Speeding by 40 or more km/hr in a zone that is less than 80km/hr (Highway Traffic Act)

The driver received a 30-day license suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

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Bridgenorth Man Charged With Driving the Wrong Way

A 26-year-old Bridgenorth man is facing charges after driving the wrong way on Rubidge Street which turns into Park Street on Friday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 10:50 p.m., an officer on general patrol in the Park Street North and Albert Street area spotted a vehicle driving the wrong way down Rubidge Street where it meets Park Street. The officer turned around and initiated a traffic stop after observing signs of impairment by the driver. However, the driver refused to provide a breath sample.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Drive wrong way - one-way traffic (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27.

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Two People From Dec. 6 TVM Towers Homicide Arrested; One Suspect Still Being Sought

Two people wanted in connection with a homicide on Dec. 6 at TVM Towers (Brock Towers) have been arrested and are in custody with one suspect being sought by police, reported on Friday afternoon.

Michael Waterman. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services Unit and Belleville Police Service Tactical Team executed a warrant at a residence in Belleville on Thursday. They arrested 28-year-old Peter Pople of Peterborough and charged with second-degree Murder. He was held in custody and appeared in court on Friday.

Also, at around 8 p.m. on Thursday, 29-year-old Kaya Coughlin was located and arrested at Trinity Community Centre (Reid Street and Simcoe Street) and charged with manslaughter. She was also held in custody and appeared in court on Friday.

A third person, 44-year-old Michael Waterman, is still being sought by police.

Police are actively seeking information regarding his whereabouts.

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police chief, released the following statement:

“I would like to recognize the tenacity and exceptional work of our officers in locating these two suspects. It has required hundreds of hours of investigation to ensure these individuals were located and taken into custody.

I also extend my appreciation and thanks to the Belleville Police Service for their support in helping our Investigators locate and arrest a suspect in their city.

Although this was an isolated incident, it is never-the-less, strikes at the heart of public safety, and a community’s feelings of being safe. Locating, arresting and bring those believed responsible before the court has been a top priority and is critically important to the victim's family and our community as a whole.”

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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Peterborough Man Arrested After Driving With Suspended License and Providing a Fake Name

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop including giving a fake name and driving with a suspended license on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At around noon, a Traffic Unit officer observed a vehicle in the area of Water Street and McDonnel Street. They initiated a traffic stop after learning the vehicle had an unconfirmed insurance status.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver provided the officer with a false name and date of birth and was currently suspended.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Obstruct Police Officer

• Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

• Driving while under suspension (HTA)

• Driver while under suspension – while suspended under HTA sec 41/42 (HTA)

The accused was issued an appearance notice and a 45-day vehicle impoundment notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 27.

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Mississauga Man Arrested For Stunt Driving After Going 96 In a 50 Km/H Zone

A 61-year-old Mississauga man is facing stunt driving charges after going 46 km/h over the limit on Wednesday morning.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 11:30 a.m., an officer from the Traffic Unit was in the area of Lily Lake Road and clocked a vehicle going 96km/hr in a posted 50km/hr zone.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Stunt Driving (Highway Traffic Act)

• Speeding (Highway Traffic Act)

The driver was issued a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

The driver is scheduled to attend court in February.

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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Peterborough Woman and Man Arrested After Being Found Wanted On Warrants

A Peterborough woman and man wanted on warrants were located and taken into custody on Tuesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:30 p.m., officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were on general patrol in the Monaghan Road and Romaine Street area when they spotted a woman wanted on warrants in a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

A 41-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of warrants for obstructing a peace officer, failing to comply with an appearance notice, and failing to attend court after appearing.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were on general patrol in the area of Wolfe Street and Park Street when they saw a man in the snow. They went to check on him and realized he was wanted on warrants for break and enter, failure to comply with probation and failure to comply with an appearance notice. 

The 25-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants. 

Both people were held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Woman With Suspended License Arrested For Drug Trafficking and Driving Under Suspension

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:30 a.m., an officer on general patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rubidge Street and Charlotte Street. The officer learned she was a suspended driver and took her into custody.

During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers located and seized:

• 7.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine

• 166.8 grams of cocaine

• 85.2 grams of green fentanyl

• Approximately $8,500 in Canadian currency

She was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine x2

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.0000000000

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