On Jan. 11, 2025, the Fredericton Police Force responded to a call for service on King Street regarding a complaint of theft and assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered that an individual had stolen from a store, assaulted an employee when approached and fled the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries.
A police investigation was conducted, and after reviewing video footage, officers identified the suspect as 36-year-old Kirk Peterson, of the Fredericton area.
Peterson was arrested on Jan. 20 and was charged in court on Jan. 21 with the following:
• Assault, Sec 266(b) CCC
• Theft under $5000, Sec 334(b)(ii) CCC
• Failure to Comply with Probation Order, Sec 733.1(1)(b) CCC
He was also charged with the following, on four unrelated files:
• Theft under $5000, Sec 334(b)(ii) CC: 3 charges
• Assault, Sec 266(b) CC: 1 charge
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order, Sec 733.1(1)(b) CC: 3 charges
• Mischief, Sec 430(4)(b) CC: 1 charge
Peterson was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Fredericton Police Force remains dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community members and continue to encourage residents to report any suspicious activities.
To report a crime, call the FPF’s non-emergency line at 506-460-2300, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous or report in online: Report a Crime | City of Fredericton
For emergencies, always dial 911.
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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force
506-460-2777
Fpf.media@fredericton.ca