Peterborough Police Service Launches N0H8 Awareness Campaign To Combat Hate Crimes

The Peterborough Police Service has launched the N0H8 public education and awareness campaign; which aims to reignite awareness about hate bias and hate crimes, how people can report such incidents and the role of law enforcement.

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This campaign serves as a commitment made by the Peterborough Police Service to address hate through the support of the Proceeds of Crime Grant. Additional commitments included training made available to sworn and civilian members of the Peterborough Police Service and the development of an online visual tool that will help give more understanding to what hate looks like in the community.

Throughout the work funded by the grant, the Peterborough Police Service has connected with a group of community partners to help understand the needs and landscape of hate/bias in the community. 

The goals of the campaign are to:

• Raise awareness about what hate and/or hate incidents may look like in our community

• Promote personal stories of courage and acceptance

• Provide access to educational resources and community supports

• Encourage more residents to report hate incidents through the Peterborough Police Service online reporting portal

“We are happy to be able to bring this N0H8 campaign to life in our community. Over the past five years, on average, 46 hate/bias incidents are reported to our service,” said Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts. “In 2024, more than half of those incidents resulted in charges. We are also aware that these types of incidents are underreported and that is why we are reaching out to the community to encourage more people to report. This may result in a spike of hate-motivated incidents/crimes being reported, which is to be expected with a campaign of this nature.”

A website has been created that offers information about resources, provides a definition of what a hate/bias crime or incident is and a direct link to the hate bias crimes/incidents online reporting form.

The Peterborough Police Service is encouraging residents, businesses and schools to participate in spreading the message of N0H8.

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47-Year-Old Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge After Traffic Stop

A 47-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after Peterborough Police conducted a traffic stop Monday night.

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At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Jan. 19, an officer on general patrol in the Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue area spotted a vehicle speeding despite the snowy conditions. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road area. During the stop, the officer noticed signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Entire plate not plainly visible (Highway Traffic Act) (Plate Cover)

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 24.

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51-Year-Old Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Vehicle Found Stuck In Snowbank

A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges after his vehicle was found stuck in a snowbank Saturday night.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a call came in about a vehicle stuck in an snowbank at Parkhill Road West and Aylmer Street. Officers on general patrol also spotted the vehicle and stopped to assist the driver who was trying to shovel out.  During discussions with the driver, the officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 51-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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

He was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 24.

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27-Year-Old Peterborough Man Arrested After Multiple Residential Break and Enter Incidents

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with three residential break and enter incidents.

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At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a residence in the Monaghan Road and Bolivar Street area after it was reported a man had entered a home while the family was eating dinner. The man reportedly fled when confronted by the homeowner. Officers attended the area and located a man matching the description given to police. 

Through investigation it was further learned that the man had broken into the same home on Saturday.

A third break and enter was also identified as connected to the suspect. This incident happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, in the Maria Street and Rogers Street area. 

No one was injured in any of these incidents.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence X3

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

• Use of Credit Card

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Fentanyl

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Break and Enter Investigation Underway After $30,000 In Phones Stolen

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a break and enter into a local business after 30-40 phones were reported stolen.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday, damage to a storefront window at a business on George Street near Brock Street was reported to police. It was learned that 30-40 phones had been taken at a value of approximately $30,000.

Officers located and seized several items believed to be used to break the window and glass cases. It’s estimated the damage to the glass was about $2,700.

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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Three Peterborough Men Arrested and Charged In Connection With Break and Enter At Local Business

A collaborative effort between several Peterborough Police Service Units has resulted in three Peterborough men facing charges this week in connection with a break and enter at a local business.

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An outdoor storage shed on a property in the Charlotte Street and George Street area had been broken into Sunday, and five bicycles were stolen.  The bicycles, worth over $7,000, have been recovered.

Through investigation, three suspects were identified and on Thursday, all were located arrested and charged.

At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, a 40-year-old Peterborough man wanted in connection with the break and enter was spotted in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area by two officers on uniform patrol and taken into custody.

He was charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

• Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court Thursday.

At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, officers with the Street Crime Unit spotted a man wanted in connection with two break and enters at the business. The incident Sunday, and a previous incident on Saturday, in which 20 pairs of snowshoes were taken.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, in Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, an officer with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit spotted the third suspect wanted in connection with the break and enter on Sunday.

As a result, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

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Impaired Peterborough Driver Facing Further Charges After Striking A Drive-Thru Sign At Brookdale Plaza

A 25-year-old Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in December of 2025 is now facing more charges in connection with the incident.

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Through further investigation, it was determined that before the man was apprehended he had struck a drive-thru sign at a business at Brookdale Plaza several times before knocking it down and fleeing the area.

On Sunday, officers further charged the 25-year-old Peterborough man with:

• Mischief over $5,000

• Fail to Remain

In December, the man was initially charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 10.

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50-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired Driving

A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge after officers conducted a traffic stop in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.

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At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the Peterborough Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen that a man had driven away from a business and was possibly impaired.

Officers on general patrol in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street spotted a vehicle matching the description given to police and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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 Feb. 17.

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Three Peterborough Men Facing Assault and Robbery Charges After Downtown Incident

Three Peterborough men are facing assault and robbery charges in connection with an incident downtown Peterborough Wednesday night.

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At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were made aware of a man who had been assaulted outside in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area during an altercation. The victim suffered minor injuries to their face and their backpack was stolen.

They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment after being assessed by paramedics at the scene.

As a result of the investigation three people have now been arrested and charged. 

On Friday a 29-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Robbery with Weapon

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.

Also on Friday, a 42-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault cause bodily harm

• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.

A third man was located in the early morning hours on Monday, while officers responded to a separate call service.

As a result, a 26-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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Peterborough Man Faces Several Charges For Paper License Plates On Vehicle

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges under the Highway Traffic Act after officers discovered the man had paper license plates on his vehicle.

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At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 10, the officer conducted a traffic stop in the Romaine Street area near Park Street after the plates returned to a different vehicle in Mississauga.

Through investigation it was further learned that the plates were paper and secured in a plastic sleeve with packing tape.  

As a result, the 45-year-old driver was issued the following:

• Use plate not authorized for vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)

• Use plate no in accordance with Act (Highway Traffic Act)

• Fail to apply for permit on becoming an owner (Highway Traffic Act)

• Owner Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No insurance (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)

The paper license plates were seized, and the driver was given a court date of Mar. 23.

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