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