Peterborough Police Service

• Ontario man accused of using paper licence plates on vehicle

  Officers discovered that the plates were actually made of paper and secured in a plastic sleeve with packing tape.

  Crime

  Jan 13
  
• Ontario police officer arrested after personal gun fired inside home, bullet enters neighbour’s house

  Police say that on Dec. 31 an off-duty officer's personal gun was discharged inside their home and a bullet entered a neighbouring west-end home. The officer was charged on Jan. 7.

  Crime

  Jan 7
  
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• Ontario man charged, accused of filming himself speeding: police

  Police launched an investigation after officers were 'made aware' of the cellphone video, and confirmed the date, time, location and speed of the vehicle, police said.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2025
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• Dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river. Now, police know who he is

  The homicide of the Otonabee River man has mystified investigators ever since the grisly discovery was made by members of a recreational dive club more than three decades ago.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2024
• Drugs seized, 4 arrested at gunpoint in Peterborough: police

  Police drew their guns and arrested four people in a vehicle following a traffic stop on Sunday evening. Police located drugs and drug paraphernalia.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2024
• 2 men found dead on trails in Peterborough: police

  Police say two men were found dead on trails in Peterborough on the weekend. Foul play is not suspected.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2024
• Peterborough man assaults, forcibly confines partner: police

  A man reportedly struck a woman and locked a door to prevent her from leaving. Police say he was found at the home when officers arrived at the scene.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2024
• Peterborough police, OPP divers conduct evidence search on Otonabee River

  Peterborough police, their drone and OPP divers are in the area of Lock 19 on the Otonabee River on Thursday morning.

  Crime

  Jul 11, 2024
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• Assault in downtown Peterborough deemed hate crime: police

  Police say a woman and two males were involved in several reported assaults early Wednesday. One incident has been classified a hate crime.

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  Jul 10, 2024
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• Girl arrested after trying to rob Peterborough store twice in 2 days: police

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2024