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Peterborough Police Service chief Stuart Betts says an officer resigned on Tuesday prior to appearing in court on Wednesday to plead guilty to possession of stolen property. The officer was arrested in September 2024 by OPP following a six-month investigation.

One City Peterborough has announced its outreach program for people experiencing homelessness will end mid-May due to shifts in funding. Meanwhile, the Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast have partnered to form a team aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and those experiencing addiction and homelessness. Madeleine Mccoll reports.

The Peterborough Police Service officially relaunched a renewed “NOH8 “(No Hate) education and awareness campaign on Wednesday to help address hate incidents in the community. Madeleine McColl has more on how you can get involved:

A charge has been laid against a Peterborough Police Service officer after a personal firearm was discharged inside their home on New Year’s Eve. Police say a bullet passed through the wall and into a neighbour’s bedroom. Marc Woodhouse has more.

The Peterborough Police Services Board says it is maintaining its request for a 9.22 per cent increase for its operating budget. City council on Tuesday voted in favour of sending the budget request back to the police services board for further review and a potential reduction. However, following a brief closed session meeting Wednesday afternoon,...

Police budget requests are drawing attention in Peterborough and other municipalities as councils work to finalize their 2026 municipal budgets. Marc Woodhouse looks at what’s being asked for, and what comes next.

At the annual “Mayor’s Breakfast” on Thursday, Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal laid out some stark realities about the city’s finances, and made a new announcement about how the city is planning to deal with them. Police chief Stu Betts also spoke about the service’s budget request. Marc Woodhouse has more.

The City of Peterborough’s 2026 draft budget was presented to council Monday, projecting increased costs for city operations, capital projects, police services and more. Madeleine McColl has more on the budget breakdown and how residents can offer their feedback before the budget is adopted.

The Peterborough Police Service is set to welcome its second accredited facility dog, replacing Pixie, who recently retired. Tilley, a nearly two-year-old Labrador retriever, is set to officially join the service in January. She follows Pixie who served from 2020 until retiring this June. Like Pixie, Ttilley will support individuals experiencing trauma at crime scenes,...

Peterborough police chief Stu Betts held a public meeting on Oct. 9 to outline the service’s budgetary requirements. Betts says the service is looking for a $41.5-million operating budget for 2026 — which would be a 9.8 per cent increase over last year’s budget.

Renovations and upgrades to both buildings for the Peterborough Police Service will go $25 million over budget. City staff will present a report to council on Monday outlining factors for the increase. Over $66 million had been initially budgeted.

Want to see where the crime is happening in Peterborough? There’s a map for that. The Peterborough Police Service has officially launched its new interactive community safety map that pinpoints where various offences have occurred throughout the city. The map is refreshed daily and provides 365 days worth of calls-for-service data. Only certain types of...

The Peterborough Police Service is cracking down on illicit drug use in public spaces. Some say this is a necessary step to improve public safety, but others argue the issue requires a more complex approach. Madeleine McColl reports.

A Madoc, Ont., man faces an impaired driving charge after a minivan crashed into a hydro pole on Dobbin Road in Peterborough on Jan. 18. The crash happened around 10:50 p.m. Police responded to a motorist’s call about the crash but when they arrived the driver was not at the scene. A police service dog...

Peterborough’s new police chief wants to see the service become more diverse as the city’s demographics change. Mark Giunta reports.

The Peterborough Police Service says a new partnership will provide additional mental health supports and services to its members. That partnership is with Wounded Warriors Canada which currently assists Peterborough County City Paramedics. Tricia Mason has those details.

On Tuesday evening, Peterborough city council council heard from MET-SCAN Consultants about the stakeholder input process they are conducting for the Peterborough Police Service as part of creation of their 2020-2023 Strategic Plan.

A female pedestrian was taken to hospital Wednesday after she was struck by a taxi in Peterborough. The collision occurred around 8 p.m. on Aylmer Street at the intersection of Simcoe Street. Peterborough Police Service said Thursday that the pedestrian suffered minor injuries. There are no charges at this time.

Removed from the Police Services board in 2012, Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett pledged to return and by an 8-3 vote, Ptbo City council agreed to allow him back

The Peterborough Police Services Board and Peterborough Police Association have ratified a new contract. The five-year deal includes pay bumps and added staffing. Germain Ma has the details.