Peterborough police, Homeland Security probe leads to child pornography arrest
The Peterborough Police Service says its six-month investigation involved the service's internet child exploitation unit and the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Crime
May 8
Good Samaritan in Peterborough turns in satchel containing thousands of dollars: police
The Peterborough Police Service say on Saturday, a resident located a satchel in a parking lot in the area of Lansdowne and Park streets. The bag contained cash and ID.
Canada
Apr 3
Hockey billet parent in Ontario faces sex-related charges involving youth: report
The Peterborough Police Service say in early February, an investigation was launched which led to the arrest of a woman last month. The Petes of the OHL aren't commenting.
Crime
Mar 4
No injuries after 4-vehicle collision in Peterborough
A tractor trailer and three other vehicles were involved in a collision at the intersection of Clonsilla Avenue and The Parkway on Wednesday.
Traffic
May 2
Peterborough police make gunpoint arrest of vehicle theft suspect
Police say around 9 a.m. on May 4, officers responded to a reported stolen vehicle from a residence on Harper Road. The suspect was later located in the Johnston Drive area.
Crime
May 6
Peterborough police locate firearm in housing unit takeover
Police say during a well-being check at a Fairbairn Street apartment unit, a man exited with a gunshot wound to his leg. A man and two youths were eventually arrested.
Crime
May 2
Woman’s body found on Trans-Canada Trail in Peterborough
Peterborough police closed a section of the Trans-Canada Trail after a woman's body was found in the area early Friday. The death is not considered suspicious.
Crime
10 hours
Firearms missing after stolen vehicle recovered in Peterborough: police
A vehicle was reported stolen early Thursday and found later that same day. However, three guns that were in the vehicle are missing.
Crime
Apr 26
Gunshot victim in housing-unit takeover in Peterborough faces charges: police
Police say a housing unit takeover occurred at an apartment unit on Fairbairn Street. A man was initially found with a gunshot wound and three were arrested.
Crime
May 3
3 arrested after drugs, pills, ammo seized at Peterborough residences
As part of an ongoing investigation, officers executed search warrants at residences on Stewart and McDonnel streets on May 2. Three people were arrested.
Crime
May 3
Peterborough police use CCTV cameras to identify suspect in downtown garbage bin fires
Peterborough police assisted the fire department after five garbage bins were lit on fire in the downtown core on Monday night. CCTV footage helped identify a suspect.
Crime
May 1
Frozen food stolen from Peterborough grocery store: police
Police responded to an alarm alert at a grocery store in the area of Medical Drive and Shebrooke Streets early Tuesday.
Crime
Apr 24
Peterborough man arrested for ‘indecent act’ in front of businesses: police
Officers responded to a report of a man exposing himself and masturbating near businesses while in a parking lot in the area of Townsend Street and George St. North.
Crime
Apr 16
Peterborough police seize replica handgun, arrest 2 after fight at park
Officers responded to a fight at King Edward Park in which a landlord was assaulted by a man and a woman.
Crime
Apr 17
Peterborough taxi driver threatened by man armed with brass knuckles, knife: police
A taxi driver reported that as he helped a male passenger get out of the vehicle, the man brandished brass knuckles with a knife attached and uttered threats.
Crime
Apr 15
Peterborough police use stun gun to arrest armed robbery suspect
Police were told a man with a covered face entered the store while brandishing a pair of scissors. The suspect first threatened a customer and then the clerk.
Crime
Apr 16
Arrest made in death of cat shot with arrow south of Peterborough: police
Peterborough police say a cat shot by an arrow was found injured in the driveway of a home near Millbrook. The animal had to be euthanized as a result of its injuries.
Crime
Apr 9
Peterborough police arrest man following south-end fatal shooting
Police say a shooting occurred at Sunshine Homes on Crystal Drive around 5 a.m. on Friday. A man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.
Crime
Apr 26
Peterborough north-end gas station robbed at knifepoint
A gas station store clerk reports a man brandished a knife and demanded more money as the clerk was providing him change from a purchase. The suspect fled with nearly $30.
Crime
Apr 8
Gunshot victim found in what police call a housing unit takeover in Peterborough
Three people are facing charges, including two teenage boys, after police found a man leaving his apartment with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Crime
May 1