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Police seek woman after knifepoint robbery at store in PeterboroughAround 3:45 a.m. on July 4, the Peterborough Police Service responded to a reported robbery at a business in the area of McDonnel and Aylmer streets.ÂCrimeJul 4
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Ball python reported missing in downtown PeterboroughThe Peterborough Police Service says a 10-year-old non-venomous ball python was reported lost in the area of Millennium Park on Friday.EnvironmentJun 24
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Woman with gunshot wounds dropped off at hospital in Peterborough, Ont.: policeThe Peterborough Police Service say just after midnight Saturday, a woman attended the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with two gunshot wounds.CrimeJun 15
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2 men found dead on trails in Peterborough: policePolice say two men were found dead on trails in Peterborough on the weekend. Foul play is not suspected.CrimeJul 15
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Peterborough police, OPP divers conduct evidence search on Otonabee RiverPeterborough police, their drone and OPP divers are in the area of Lock 19 on the Otonabee River on Thursday morning.CrimeJul 11
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Drugs seized, 4 arrested at gunpoint in Peterborough: policePolice drew their guns and arrested four people in a vehicle following a traffic stop on Sunday evening. Police located drugs and drug paraphernalia.CrimeJul 15
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Support pours in for family of international student who drowned in PeterboroughA GoFundMe page is supporting the family of Jashkumar Patel, an international student who drowned in the Otonabee River on July 1. His body was recovered by divers on July 2.CanadaJul 5
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Assault in downtown Peterborough deemed hate crime: policePolice say a woman and two males were involved in several reported assaults early Wednesday. One incident has been classified a hate crime.CrimeJul 10
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Peterborough police seek man for indecent act at public parkTwo residents reported an older man was publicly masturbating at the Kawartha Heights Park on July 4.CrimeJul 5
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Girl arrested after trying to rob Peterborough store twice in 2 days: policePolice say a girl was involved in two robbery incidents at the same store in as many days. She was located in the basement of the building early Friday.CrimeJul 5
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Pickleball or housing? Debate in this Ontario city shows dilemma municipalities faceA Peterborough councillor recently proposed delaying several projects including a pickleball court to fund housing, illustrating the dilemma many Ontario municipalities are facing.CanadaAug 31
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Pride flag burning, homophobic slurs lead to hate crime arrest in Peterborough: policePeterborough police allege a man with a Pride flag was "screaming" homophobic slurs outside an apartment. Police determine the flag was stolen which the man later lit on fire.CrimeJul 2
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Body of swimmer recovered from Otonabee River in Peterborough: policeA search was launched Monday evening following reports of an individual who was unaccounted for in the Otonabee River. A body was recovered on Tuesday.CanadaJul 2
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Stabbing in Peterborough sends 1 to hospital, police arrest 2 suspectsAround 2:40 a.m., Peterborough Police Service officers responded to a call from paramedics about a man who had been stabbed in the area of Lake and George streets.CrimeMay 25
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Quebec, Ontario billionaires join bidding for Via HFR electric train dealGlobal News learned that in 2023 federal officials planned to pay up to $20 million to each bid group for their 'compliant' high-frequency electric railway proposals - win or lose.InvestigationsAug 23
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Peterborough crime jumped nearly 13% in 2023: police reportIn 2023 overall there was a 12.8 per cent increase in reported crimes with 7,394, up from 6,554 reported in 2022. However, the service's clearance rate improved by 23 per cent.CrimeJun 21
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Peterborough man arrested for attempted murder after woman shot, dropped off at hospitalA woman with gunshot wounds arrived at hospital on Saturday. A shooting suspect was located in the Bancroft area Wednesday. Another man was arrested for accessory after the fact.CrimeJun 19
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Police seek suspect in armed robbery at convenience store in Peterborough, Ont.Police say on Saturday night a man brandished a knife and demanded cash from a store clerk. The suspect fled with cash, lottery tickets and other items.CrimeJun 17
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Peterborough police service dog locates break-in suspect hiding in scrapyardPolice say officers early Sunday responded to a reported break-in at a scrapyard in Cavan-Monaghan Township.CrimeMay 13
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Peterborough woman charged with sex crimes involving youthPolice launched an investigation in late May after being aware of alleged incidents between a woman and boy who was age 15 when the incidents began in 2022.CrimeJun 14