On August 2, 2020 an on duty police officer with the Peterborough Police Service was investigating a criminal occurrence and confronted the suspect in the matter. The suspect became violent with the officer and a physical altercation ensued. As a result the officer was stabbed and required hospitalization. The officer is in stable condition.
The suspect, Cody Patterson has been arrested and is in custody facing the following charges; Attempted Murder, Assault with a Weapon, Theft Under $5,000 and Breaching a Weapon Prohibition.