Media Release for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Calls for Service:
(January 9 at 8:00am – January 10 at 8:00am) 81
Warrant Arrest
A 32-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on seven outstanding warrants and also faces new charges after an incident early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 2:45am on January 2024, officers were called to the area of Crystal Drive and Middlefield Road about a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned that the male had left the residence. Officers searched the area and located a male similar to the description provided to police. When questioned, the man gave a false name. Through investigation officers determined his real identity and while the man was not involved in the initial call, he was wanted on seven outstanding warrants for 24 charges including theft under $5000, mischief, assault, fail to comply with probation, and uttering threats. Officers attempted to take the man into custody, but he resisted arrest. One officer drew his Conducted Energy Weapon but did not deploy it and the arrest was completed. During the incident, one of the officers was cut by drug paraphernalia on the suspect and treated at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
As a result, a 32-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer X2
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, January 10, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217