Peterborough County OPP – Scarborough Man Charged After Angler Threatened on Lake (Name Released)

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A fisherman on Lower Buckhorn Lake was threatened while out on the water.

On Sunday June 29, 2025, just prior to 10:00am, members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from an individual stating that they had just been threatened by an unknown person.

Officers attended and spoke with the complainant who advised that while fishing a short distance from shore, an individual exited a residence and began shouting at them. After a brief exchange of words, the individual went back into the residence and came back out holding what was believed to be a weapon.

Officers spoke with the accused and after a brief investigation, the individual was arrested.

Xin HE (age 55) of Scarborough, ON., was arrested and charged with;

Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

Intimidation – use or threatens use of violence

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Pointing a firearm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 29, 2025.

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