Media Release for Friday, May 30, 2025

Calls for Service:
(May 29 at 8:00am – May 30 at 8:00am) 108

Weapons Arrest

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident late Thursday night.

At approximately 11:50pm on May 29, 2025, officers were called to the area of Herbert Street and St. Paul’s Street about a suspicious person. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man with a long gun was seen walking in the neighbourhood and that there seemed to be a dispute between two people. The Emergency Response Team attended a residence and a man matching the description given to police was taken into custody. Officers seized two pellet rifles, two swords and a dagger.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Breach of Recognizance X2

The accused is currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition: to not possess any weapon as defined by the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 30, 2025.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217