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Weapons Offences Arrest
Two Peterborough men are facing charges after an incident Wednesday evening.
At approximately 6:55pm on March 27, 2024, officers were called about two men with a firearm carrying a duffle bag in the area of Olive Street and Rink Street. Officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit arrived in the area and spotted two men matching the description given to police. Given the information of a weapon, officers conducted a gun point arrest, and the men were taken into custody without incident. During a search of the suspects after arrest, officers located and seized two replica firearms (one loaded) and an extendable baton.
As a result of the investigation,
A 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
The accused is currently bound by a lifetime prohibition order with the following condition to not possess any firearm, cross bow, restricted weapon, ammunition and explosive substance.
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition to not possess a firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 28, 2024.
A 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court April 23, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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