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This is the Peterborough Police Service's official page. The Peterborough Police Service (PPS) is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. This page was created to provide people who live and work in the Peterborough area, or others with an interest in PPS the access to information about the PPS and a platform to interact with the PPS. This p

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Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for our Community Open House.Visit with the different units from:✅ K9 ✅ ERT✅ Com...
08/18/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for our Community Open House.

Visit with the different units from:
✅ K9
✅ ERT
✅ Community F.I.R.S.T
✅ MCIT
✅ Bike Patrol
✅ RPAS
✅ Meet our recruitment team

And more including station tours, cotton candy and other sweet treats.

Mark your calendar!

See you there!!

Media Release #3 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026➡Stunt DrivingA reminder to motorists to slow down. Earlier this month offi...
08/18/2026

Media Release #3 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

➡Stunt Driving
A reminder to motorists to slow down. Earlier this month officers with the Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit charged two drivers under the Highway Traffic Act for stunt driving and speeding.

In one case, on August 5, 2026, the 55-year-old male driver of a vehicle towing a trailer was recorded going 121 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone on Lily Lake Road near Eastwood Road. The driver was charged with stunt driving, speeding and fail to surrender permit for trailer under the Highway Traffic Act. Their license was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

In a second case, a 50-year-old female driver was recorded going 98 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone on Lily Lake Road near Eastwood Road. The driver was charged with stunt driving and speeding under the Highway Traffic Act. Their license was suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-tuesday-august-18-2026/

Media Release #2 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026➡Utter Threats – Hate Crime Arrest A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing ...
08/18/2026

Media Release #2 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

➡Utter Threats – Hate Crime Arrest
A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with a series of online threats.

In early August, the Peterborough Police Service was made aware of a series of online threats toward several Peterborough residents. As a result of the investigation, officers with the Major Crime Unit requested and were granted a search warrant for a Peterborough residence.

On August 13, 2026, officers executed the search warrant and took a Peterborough man into custody.

As a result of the investigation, 50-year-old Kevin Goudreau of Peterborough was charged with:
• Utter Threats Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Motivated by Hatred X2
• Utter Threats Cause Death or Bodily Harm X2
• Fail to comply with Probation Order X5

The accused is currently bound three probation orders with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not post any information about two of the victims in this case.

The accused will make another court appearance today August 18, 2026.

Two of the online posts in this case were determined to be motivated by hatred. This is the first time the Peterborough Police Service has laid charges under the new federal hate crime laws.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-tuesday-august-18-2026/

Media Release - Tuesday, August 18, 2026➡Hate/Bias IncidentIn recent days, the Peterborough Police Service has been made...
08/18/2026

Media Release - Tuesday, August 18, 2026

➡Hate/Bias Incident
In recent days, the Peterborough Police Service has been made aware of posters from the Dominion Society of Canada. These posters have surfaced in the area of Douro Street and Rotary Trail and speak to the groups’ stance on immigration that includes remigration. The reports have been taken in as information.

While the Peterborough Police Service understand the presence of the posters is controversial and many may not agree with the policy stance of this group, at this time the presence of the posters does not rise to the level of being a hate crime.
That said, the Peterborough Police Service is interested in being made aware of hate bias incidents. We thank the residents who have brought these to our attention. Residents can report such incidents through the online reporting portal at www.peterboroughpolice.ca/online-reporting-portal

“There is no room for hate in our community at any time,” says Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough Police Service. “The number one goal of the Peterborough Police Service is public safety, and the Service is committed to this goal. In this instance, what we are seeing does not rise to the level of criminality. There are currently laws within the criminal code that can assist and lead to charges. As the community has seen, most recently last week (August 13) when a Peterborough resident was arrested and charged for online comments, when grounds for charges exist, the Peterborough Police Service will apply them.”

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-tuesday-august-18-2026/

Media Release #2 - Monday, August 17, 2026➡Shoplifting ArrestA 34-year-old Lakefield man is facing a shoplifting charge...
08/17/2026

Media Release #2 - Monday, August 17, 2026

➡Shoplifting Arrest
A 34-year-old Lakefield man is facing a shoplifting charge after an incident Friday morning.

At approximately 11:45am on August 14, 2026, officers with Community F.I.R.S.T. were called about a theft in progress at a store in the Park Street and Lansdowne Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the man had left the store on a bicycle. They spotted a man matching the description given to police heading northbound on Park Street, the man continued to ride his bicycle on the trail and ended up in a parking lot at Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. At that time, the officer drew their Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW), and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Lakefield man was arrested and charged with:
• Theft under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court November 3, 2026.

➡Mischief Arrest
A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Saturday evening.

At approximately 8:20pm on August 15, 2026, officers on general patrol were approached about an incident in the intersection of George Street North and Dalhousie Street. At a about the same time, the Communications Centre also received several calls about the disturbance involving several people. Upon arrival, officers located a man matching the description given to police and further learned that the suspect had kicked and dented a vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
• Mischief Under $ 5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Being intoxicated in public place (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on August 16, 2026.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-monday-august-17-2026/

Media Release - Monday, August 17, 2026➡Impaired ArrestA 17-year-old Ennismore male is facing impaired charges after an ...
08/17/2026

Media Release - Monday, August 17, 2026

➡Impaired Arrest
A 17-year-old Ennismore male is facing impaired charges after an incident early Saturday morning.

At approximately 3:35am on August 15, 2026, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle in a parking lot with a damaged front tire. Upon approach, officers noticed signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old Ennismore male was arrested and charged with:
• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
• Young Driver - B.A.C. Above Zero (Highway Traffic Act)
• Novice Driver - B.A.C. Above Zero (Highway Traffic Act)
• Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court September 28, 2026.

➡Impaired Arrest
A 52-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Saturday evening.

At approximately 7:10pm on August 15, 2026, officers were called about a man hunched over the steering wheel of a vehicle in the Bensfort Road and Kennedy Road area. Upon arrival, officers further saw drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while prohibited
• Drive while under criminal code suspension
• Drive while under suspension x3

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and 45 day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court September 22, 2026.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-monday-august-17-2026/

Ask Him Anything… about policing - A chat with the ChiefOn Thursday, August 20, 2026, Chief Betts will be answering your...
08/14/2026

Ask Him Anything… about policing - A chat with the Chief

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Chief Betts will be answering your questions via Instagram Stories.

Once the question sticker is active, you can start sending questions.

Watch for answers between 10am and 2pm. He will make every effort to answer questions throughout the day.

Make sure to follow on Instagram

Have a question?
✅About statistics
✅About Community F.I.R.S.T
✅About Safer Public Spaces
✅About General policing principles
✅About Recruitment

Type your question in the question sticker in stories on Instagram and he will respond. Please note questions with vulgar/inappropriate language or unrelated to policing will not be answered. Questions about specific incidents will also not be answered.

Answers will be posted to stories with the text of the question. The person asking the questions will be anonymous.

We look forward to hearing from you next Thursday! Thanks for helping us try something new.

Media Release - Friday, August 14, 2026➡Warrant ArrestA 27-year-old Peterborough man wanted on two warrants was arrested...
08/14/2026

Media Release - Friday, August 14, 2026

➡Warrant Arrest
A 27-year-old Peterborough man wanted on two warrants was arrested Thursday night after calls of suspicious activity.

At approximately 11:40pm on August 13, 2026, officers were called to the area of Erskine Avenue and The Queensway about suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers located two men in the area matching the description given to police. Through investigation it was learned that one of the men was wanted on warrants for failing to appear in court.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was taken into custody on the strength of the warrants. He is being held in custody and will appear in court today, August 14, 2026.

➡Mischief Arrest
A 41-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after an incident early Friday morning.

At approximately 3:55am on August 14, 2026, officers were called to the area of Charlotte Street and George Street about a smashed window. Upon arrival to the area, officers learned that the window had been smashed with a brick. They located a woman matching the description given to police a short distance away and took her into custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:
• Mischief Under $ 5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court November 3, 2026.

https://www.peterboroughpolice.ca/news/posts/media-release-for-friday-august-14-2026/

The Peterborough Police Service is wishing a speedy and full recovery to the Toronto Police Service officer shot in the ...
08/13/2026

The Peterborough Police Service is wishing a speedy and full recovery to the Toronto Police Service officer shot in the line of duty during a call for service.

We are thinking of them, their family, friends and colleagues.

The Peterborough Police Service joins our policing community in mourning the deaths of officers with the Durham Regional...
08/13/2026

The Peterborough Police Service joins our policing community in mourning the deaths of officers with the Durham Regional Police Service, Hamilton Police Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police

We will continue to hold in our hearts of the families, friends and colleagues of these officers. Their loss is felt deeply.

Please reach out if you or someone you know is struggling. Help is available. You are not alone.

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