PETERBOROUGH-The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a 41-year-old Peterborough man was released from custody on Saturday, December 6, 2025 after serving his sentence.
Steven Watson (image for assistance) has been arrested for numerous incidents where he was exposing himself and masturbating in Jackson Park between March 2024 and July 2025.
He is also on a prohibition order to stay from areas (public park or swimming area) where children could be.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x225 or in an emergency 9-1-1. Or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
The Peterborough Police is releasing his name and photo, in accordance with the provision of the Community Safety and Policing Act (2019) and out of an abundance of concern for public safety given the nature of the incidents.
The High Risk Unit of the Peterborough Police Service is aware of the release from custody and that Watson will be on several conditions.
