Peterborough Police – Peterborough Male Facing Firearms Charges
A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing multiple charges after an incident Tuesday night.
At approximately 10:30pm on October 22, 2024, officers on general patrol were waved down by a motorist who told them they had been stopped at a traffic light when a passenger in a vehicle wearing a black mask pointed a gun at them. A vehicle matching the description given to police was located in a parking lot in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. Officers approached the vehicle with firearms drawn and four people inside were taken into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers seized an imitation pistol and a black ski mask. They also located several metal pellets.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Pointing a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Sentence
- Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
The accused is currently bound by two prohibition orders with the following conditions: to not possess any weapons or ammunition.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, October 23, 2024.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Code, the name of a young person cannot be released.
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