35-Year-Old Peterborough Man Arrested For Assault With a Weapon After An Incident Thursday

A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges after an incident involving a bat Thursday afternoon.

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At approximately 4 p.m. on Feb. 19, officers were called to an apartment building on Romaine Street between Aylmer Street and Park Street about a man with a bat causing a disturbance in a hallway and stairwell. Upon arrival, officers learned that when several tenants spotted the man in the hallway, he charged at them and struck an apartment door as they retreated to safety.  Officers further learned that the man had returned to his apartment and was refusing to come out.

No one was injured and officers were able to evacuate several adjoining apartments and secure the building.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers, with a warrant in hand, went to enter the apartment when the suspect exited. He was taken into custody.

As a result, a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant for assault and utter threats cause bodily harm and further charged with:

  • Assault with A Weapon

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

  • Mischief Under $5,000 x2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Feb. 20.

The road was closed for several hours for the investigation.

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