Media Release for Thursday, February 27, 2025
Calls for Service:
(Feb 26 at 8:00am – Feb 27 at 8:00am) 97
Utter Threats Arrest
A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Tuesday.
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, officers became aware of a series of threats made during an attempt to make an online sale between two men known to each other. The threats toward the victim included images of weapons and threats of harm. As a result of the investigation, the High Risk Unit, Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called in and the suspect was taken into custody without incident in the Burnham Street and Hunter Street area. Officers also conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s residence during which officers seized a live round of ammunition.
A 26-year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
- Utter Threats to Cause Death
- Fail to Comply with Release Order X2
- Breach of Recognizance
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to not possess a cell phone or device with access to the internet and to not possess any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code.
The accused is also currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition to not possess any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, February 27, 2025.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217