Peterborough Man Criminally Charged With Breaking Downtown Restaurant Storefront Window

A 29-year-old Peterborough man is facing a criminal charge of mischief after breaking a local restaurant storefront window in Downtown Peterborough early Sunday morning.

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At roughly 2:35 a.m., Peterborough Police received calls about a restaurant window that had been smashed in the downtown. With assistance from video evidence, including police CCTV footage, a suspect was identified.

Peterborough Police’s investigation determined that the suspect had been removed from a nearby establishment prior to breaking the window. While walking past the restaurant, the suspect smashed the restaurant window with his fist and continued walking.

At approximately 5 pm on Sunday, the suspect turned himself in to the Police.

He was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief under $5,000

The suspect was released on an Undertaking and Promise to Appear in Court, in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Code and will appear in Court to answer to this charge.  

Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief released a statement regarding the incident:

“The incident has received significant attention in local and social media, and it is very unfortunate and disappointing that this happened, as the impact on the restaurant owner is very real.

As Chief of Police, I would like to address the comments about the police response and acknowledge there can be frustration when Officers aren’t immediately available to respond to a call; therefore, I would like to take the unusual step of sharing with the community what our Officers were engaged with at the time the call came in for the broken window.

At the time of the call there were an additional 12 calls being responded to or waiting for a police response. These include:

• A mental health call in which an individual was on a bridge threatening to harm themselves and was apprehended and taken to PRHC for their safety.

• An intimate partner violence call resulting in an arrest and the male was transported to the police station

• A disturb the peace call, in which an intoxicated male was creating problems downtown. He was arrested and transported to the police station

In addition to the above calls, there were an additional nine calls in the queue. Considering the calls in progress and those others outstanding, our Communicators notified the restaurant owner that Officers would be unavailable to attend until the dayshift as the response at that point was an investigative one.

I recognize that incidents like these are frustrating and can garner a lot of heated discourse, often made in the heat of the moment without a full awareness of what is taking place throughout the entirety of the City, and while it may not feel like it, the men and women of your police service continue to perform an outstanding job.

Please consider the numbers below and where things would be without the investment Council has made in Public Safety. I am grateful for their support and incredibly proud of the work of our entire team. Our Members are your neighbours, they shop where you shop, their kids go to school and play sports with your kids, and they are equally frustrated and invested in this City and work hard to be responsive and keep it safe for you and for their families.”

The following are Betts’s aforementioned numbers:

2026 (Jan. 1 - June 8)

• Arrests: 1,978

• Charges: 3,185

2025 (Jan. 1 - June 8)

• Arrests: 1,784

• Charges: 2,451

2024 (Jan. 1 - June 8)

• Arrests:1,461

• Charges: 2,451

2023 (Jan. 1 - June 8)

• Arrests: 1,252

• Charges: 2,025

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Teenager Arrested After Punching Another Teen On a Bus and Carrying Several Weapons

A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing several charges, including assault and weapon possession, after an incident on a City of Peterborough transit bus on Thursday.

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At roughly 3:15 p.m., officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Armour Road after a report of a passenger with a knife. Officers learned that the driver had stopped the bus, that the suspect had exited the bus, dropped something in the grass and was walking on Armour Road.

Officers located a male matching the description given to police and took him into custody. During a search after arrest, officers located a sword and bear mace on the suspect.

Through investigation, it was further learned that the suspect, who had been wearing a face mask, had punched and verbally threatened another teenage passenger on the bus.

The teen was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Carrying concealed weapon

• Disguise with Intent

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in court on July 13.

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Peterborough Police Warn Public of Increasing Online Scams of Private Car Sales

The Peterborough Police Service has received several reports about a scam by people responding to private car sales on Facebook Marketplace ads.

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Between January and the end of May, Peterborough Police have received online reports detailing the same situation connected to private online car sales.

In each case, one of the potential buyers speaks to the seller, and, while distracted, two other buyers damage the vehicle to make it appear as if oil is leaking or it is coming from the exhaust, in an effort to buy the vehicle at a lower price.  

If you believe it is a scam, you can report it online. If you are in danger or it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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Peterborough Man and Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges After Found Unwanted In a Backyard

Two people, after being found unwanted in a backyard, are facing charges, including failure to comply, drug possession and being wanted on a warrant on Tuesday evening.

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At roughly 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of Weller Street and Wallis Drive regarding two unwanted people. Officers located a man and a woman in the backyard. During a search after arrest, officers seized 1.2 grams of Fentanyl and .6 grams of cocaine. 

A 31-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on a warrant for an allegation of breach of a Condition Sentence Order was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant.

A 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Fentanyl

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Crack Cocaine

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to reside in a different community and to remain in the residence at all times.

Both accused are being held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Theft and Taken Into Custody After Caught Trying to Hide Behind a Bush

A 34-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after a theft at a business on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street West and Brealey Drive about a theft from a store. Officers spotted a man matching the description given to police on a bicycle. They saw the man get off the bike and attempt to hide behind a bush before taking him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 - shoplifting X2

• Fail to comply with probation order X2

• Enter premises when entry prohibited (Trespass to Property Act)

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following condition: to not attend the business where the incident happened and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

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

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Toronto Man Arrested From George Street/Parkhill Road Shooting Earlier This Year

A second man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this year in the George Street North and Parkhill Road area has been arrested.

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Through continued investigation, Peterborough Police Service officers with the Major Crime Unit identified the second suspect as 24-year-old Zuhib Mohamed of Toronto. On Wednesday, in conjunction with the Peterborough Police Service Emergency Response Team, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Toronto. 

Mohamed was arrested and charged with:

• Attempt to Commit Murder using Firearm

• Aggravated Assault

• Robbery using Firearm (Restricted or Prohibited)

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

The Peterborough Police Service is not looking for any other suspects in connection with this incident.

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Peterborough Police Investigate Vehicle Collision After It Left the Road and Injured a Pedestrian

The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit is investigating an incident in which a vehicle left the road and struck a pedestrian in the area of Charlotte Street and Reid Street on Wednesday afternoon.

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The incident occurred at roughly 3:45 p.m., when a 43-year-old pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of several injuries. The 78-year-old driver was not injured.

The road was closed for several hours while the Traffic Unit reconstructed the scene of the collision. The investigation is continuing at publication of this article.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Public Intoxication and Spitting On Several People

A 35-year-old Peterborough woman is facing several charges, including public intoxication and spitting on multiple people, after an incident at Millennium Park on Tuesday night.

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At roughly 9:30 p.m., officers were called to the park about a woman yelling and spitting on another woman. They located a woman matching the description given to the police, took her into custody and the suspect spat at the officer.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Assault a Peace Officer

• Breach of Recognizance

• Being intoxicated in public place (Liquor Licence Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

They are being held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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Peterborough Man Charged With Assault After Throwing Rock at Residents On Their Property

A 21-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges, including assault, after an incident involving the suspect throwing a rock at residents on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 3 p.m., officers were made aware of an unwanted person on a property in the Hunter Street and Bethune Street area. They learned that the person was not to have any contact with the residents and that when they tried to chase him off, the suspect threw a rock at them before fleeing the area.

Officers located a man matching the description given to police in the George Street and Simcoe Street area a short time later and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with A Weapon

• Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is currently bound by an undertaking to stay away from the residence as well as the people who live there.

They are being held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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Residents Encouraged to Verify Unexpected Requests for Home Access or Payment

Residents are being advised to exercise caution following reports of unsolicited phone calls and door-to-door visits from individuals claiming to represent Water Services or the City of Peterborough.

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According to a press release, City staff do not proactively contact residents to request unscheduled access to a home for water heater inspections. Staff attend a property only when service has been requested by the resident, when an appointment has been arranged in advance or when a notice has been provided for related work. 

The City says it has also received a report of individuals going door to door, claiming to collect payment for overdue accounts. City staff do not collect payments for overdue water accounts at residents’ homes. 

For your protection, residents should not provide access to their home, personal information, banking information, credit card information or payment to anyone making an unsolicited request. Residents should also be cautious of anyone demanding immediate action, payment or access to their home. 

Anyone who receives an unexpected call or visit claiming to be from the City should verify the request by calling 705-742-7777 using publicly available contact information before taking any action. 

Residents who believe they may have been targeted by fraud or who have shared personal or financial information should contact the police and their financial institution.

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