Spike in school bus violations prompts local and provincial safety push

Spike in school bus violations prompts local and provincial safety push

Peterborough Police are reminding drivers they must stop for school buses in all lanes when lights are flashing and the stop arm is out, even on four-lane roads. The warning comes after multiple complaints about vehicles failing to stop in areas like Lansdowne and Ashburnham and Parkhill and Hedonics. A violation could cost you $490 and six demerit points. Provincially, the Ontario Provincial Police say they’re seeing a spike in school bus-relat…

Peterborough Police Report: Weapons arrest, warrant arrest, school bus safety

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…