Peterborough County OPP – Havelock Man Arrested in Stabbing (Name Released)
The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended an address on Blairton Road regarding an assault.
On Tuesday September 30,2025, prior to 8:00am, the Peterborough County OPP received a call from an individual stating that they had been in an altercation earlier that morning and as a result had been stabbed. The caller advised that they were currently wanted on outstanding charges and wished to turn themselves in.
Officers attended and spoke with the complainant who advised they had been staying with an individual on Blairton Road. The complainant had been asked to leave the residence but prior to being able to gather their belongings, an argument started. The complainant stated that at one point an edged weapon was brandished and they were stabbed. The complainant left the residence and walked to a place of safety.
Officers attended the address on Blairton Road and made effort to contact the accused. A large police presence remained in the area until a warrant was able to be executed on the residence. The accused was not located at the time and remains outstanding. A further warrant for their arrest has been issued. The complainant was arrested on their outstanding charges.
On Saturday October 4, 2025, shortly after midnight, officers attended and address on William Street in Havelock where they believed the wanted person to be. Officers made contact with an individual from the residence who stated the wanted person was prepared to surrender themselves to police. Shortly after, the male exited the residence and was arrested.
Jason BODY (age 31) of Havelock, ON., was arrested and charged with;
• Assault with a weapon
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
The accused was held for Bail.
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