Peterborough Police Continue to Investigate Sunday Afternoon Shooting Incident

The Peterborough Police Service continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon, which resulted in one person going to a hospital.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m, in an apartment of a multi-unit residence on George Street just south of Parkhill Road. One person was injured and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre before being airlifted to a Toronto hospita for treatment.

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief made the following statement:

“I understand that these incidents strike at residents’ feelings of safety in their community. To date, we have ascertained that this was a targeted shooting and that it is connect to the drug subculture. While I am unable to speak to the specifics of an investigation, the Peterborough Police Service and our officers are committed to working toward finding the people responsible and bringing them before the courts. Information is a key component of determining answers. My position on the presence and use of illicit substances in our community has been clear – I do not tolerate it; it leads to the proliferation of other crimes.  I ask that our community continue to help us by reporting any suspicious activity to police. I am also appealing to anyone with information or security camera footage/dash cam footage from the time of the incident to contact police.”

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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Man Who Performed Several Indecent Act Incidents At Jackson Park Arrested On New Charges

Editor’s Note: This story is a direct follow-up to one published earlier in the day.

A 42-year-old Peterborough man, Steven Watson, who is on a prohibition order to stay away from areas where children frequent, is facing new charges after an incident was reported to police.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Officers received a call from a concerned resident after they spotted Watson masturbating in a public area near Bethune Street and Murray Street on Monday. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. and the resident was further concerned as there was a child outside in the area.

Officers searched the area upon being made aware of the incident but were unable to locate the man.  A short time later, police received a second call as the man had returned. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.

Watson was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act- public place

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children

He is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He is also bound by a prohibition order with the following conditions: not to attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre.

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

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Police Warn Public Of Man Released From Custody After Several Indecent Act Incidents At Jackson Park

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a 41-year-old Peterborough man, Steven Watson, was released from custody on Dec. 6, having served his sentence of performing several indecent acts at Jackson Park.

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Watson has been arrested for several incidents where he was exposing himself and masturbating in Jackson Park between March 2024 and July 2025.

He is also on a prohibition order to stay away from areas where children could be.

The Peterborough Police is releasing his name and photo, in accordance with the provisions of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) and out of an abundance of concern for public safety, given the nature of the incidents.

The High Risk Unit of the Peterborough Police Service is aware of the release from custody and that Watson will be on several conditions.

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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One Person Taken to Hospital From Shooting Incident

One person was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre then airlifted to a Toronto hospital after a shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The incident occurred in the area of Parkhill Road and George Street North. Police increased their presence in the area for several hours and reopened in the early evening.

The event occurred around 4 p.m. inside a residence. Police believe this to be an isolated incident, with the investigation ongoing.

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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Driver Caught Going 99 KM/H in 50 Zone; Peterborough Police Lay Second Stunt Driving Charge This Week

The Peterborough Police Service have laid their second stunt driving charge this week, catching a 22-year-old driver going 99 km/hr in a 50km/hr zone on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The incident occurred at roughly 11 p.m., when officers on general traffic patrol stopped a vehicle on Water Street between Marina Boulevard and Carnegie Avenue

The driver was charged with stunt driving and speeding. Their driver’s license was seized for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

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Fergus Man Charged With Stunt Driving After Going 92 KM/H In 50 Zone

A 31-year-old Fergus man is facing a stunt-driving charge after a traffic stop, when he was going 42 km/hr over the limit on Tuesday morning.

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

The man was charged with stunt driving, had their driver’s license suspended for 30 days and had the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

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Peterborough Women Arrested On Impaired Driving Charge After Striking Pole and Rolled Over Vehicle

A 49-year-old Peterborough woman is facing an impaired charge after a single-vehicle collision on Monday night.

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At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street and Ford Street for a vehicle that had struck a pole and rolled. Officers saw that Peterborough Fire was extracting the woman and two dogs from the vehicle with no injuries. In speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. The area was closed while officers investigated.

The woman 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 undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 14.

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Peterborough Police Make Three Impaired Driving Arrests Over Weekend

Three Peterborough men were arrested for impaired driving in separate incidents over the weekend.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired charges after a concerned resident called police.

At roughly 10 pm on Saturday, officers were called to Carnegie Avenue and Heritage Trail area about a driver slumped over the wheel of a vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver and took him into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, they seized an open bottle of liquor.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation While Impaired - Alcohol And Drugs

• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

• Having Care Or Control Of A Motor Vehicle With Open Container Of Liquor (Liquor License Control 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 April 7.

A 20-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man is facing several charges after an incident early Sunday morning.

At approximately 5 a.m., officers were called to the area of Fisher Drive and Harper Drive about a vehicle in the middle of the road. Upon arrival, officers located the driver asleep at the wheel with the brakes activated. The officers attempted to speak with the driver, who struck the officers and attempted to accelerate away, colliding with a police vehicle. The officer drew their Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW); however, the man continued to resist and the CEW was deployed.  Officers gained control of the suspect and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

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

• Assault a Peace Officer

• Resist Peace Officer

• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (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 April 14.

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after a report of a suspicious vehicle at a business.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were called about a suspicious vehicle that had been in the parking lot of a business on Erskine Avenue for several hours running. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver and noticed signs of impairment. However, the driver refused to comply with the demand for a roadside test.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Failure Or Refusal To Comply With Demand

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 April 14.

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Dangerous Offender Escapes Prisoner's Box and Assaults Crown Attorney During Court Proceeding

A 30-year-old man in court for a dangerous offender hearing is facing an assault charge against a Crown attorney, despite being in shackles, escaped the prisoner’s box and made their attack during court proceedings at the Superior Court (470 Water St.) on Feb. 17.

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At approximately 11:20 am, the accused, who was in leg shackles, jumped out of the prisoner box and assaulted the Crown Attorney. Special Constables in the courtroom quickly subdued the prisoner and took him into custody. He was returned to the Central East Correctional Centre. The Crown Attorney did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, a Judge’s Order was obtained to bring the male back to court on Wednesday, at which time he was charged with assault.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

“As the organization responsible for courtroom safety, the issue of the prisoner box in this courtroom has been an ongoing concern,” said Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service. I have expressed my concern about the court facilities here on more than one occasion. Collectively, we are pleased that a temporary remedy, in the form of a box with plexiglass has been agreed upon, it is, nevertheless, concerning that an incident such as this was able to happen before this action was taken. I am pleased that our Special Constables, performing court security, were able to intervene and gain control of the individual before any serious injury occurred.”

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Theft at a North-End Business

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a north-end Peterborough business on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:30 p.m., officers were at the business conducting a follow-up on a previous unrelated incident. While there, they were made aware of a theft in progress at the front of the store. Officers located a suspect matching the description given to police in the parking lot.  The suspect attempted to flee and ran into traffic while trying to discard items.  The officers stopped traffic and took the suspect into custody. During a search after the arrest, officers retrieved the stolen items and also found several cards with magnetic strips.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000

• Failure to comply with release order

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: that he must reside with his surety and to not possess any cards with a magnetic data strip.  

They are being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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