Calls for Service:
(May 5 at 8:00am – May 6 at 8:00am) 113
Weapons Arrest
A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Monday evening.
At approximately 8:00pm on May 5, 2025, officers were called about an unwanted male in a building in the Rogers Street and Hunter Street East area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the male had been spotted entering the building behind another tenant. The tenant then found the male in the elevator and there was a confrontation between the two with the unwanted man brandishing a knife and verbally threatening the tenant. The suspect then took off from the building. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police several blocks away and took him into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
Fail to Comply with Probation Order X4
The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not possess any weapons as defined by the Criminal Code.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court June 17, 2025.
Warrant Arrest
Officers with the Community FIRST Unit arrested a 24-year-old Peterborough man wanted on warrants.
At approximately 12:15pm on May 5, 2025, the officers were on general patrol when they spotted the man crossing Simcoe Street in the area of the bus terminal. The man was taken into custody without incident. He was wanted on the following charges theft under X4, mischief under $5000 and assault peace officer along with failing to attend court.
As a result, a 24-year-old Peterborough was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
Failing to comply with a release order
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: to attend a program in Peterborough as directed.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 5, 2025.
School Bus Safety
Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are reminding motorists about the rules around stopping for school buses.
Recently, officers received multiple complaints about people not stopping when the school bus arm is out in the area of Lansdowne Street and Ashburnham Drive and Parkhill Road West and Hedonics Road. In both of these areas, the road is four lanes. Vehicles in all four lanes are to stop when the school bus is stopped with the lights and arm activated. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $490 and six demerit points.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
