19-Year-Old Peterborough Man Wanted On Warrants Arrested On Several Vehicle Charges

A 19-year-old Peterborough man faces vehicle charges involving theft and driving under suspension after an incident on Saturday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 a.m., officers were called to a residence on Harper Road about a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect may be in the area of Johnston Drive. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle around Johnston Drive and Carolyn Street. The driver attempted to flee but officers were able to block the suspect in and conducted a gun-point arrest. 

As a result, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle

• Driving while under suspension

It was further learned that the accused was also wanted on warrants for theft and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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