Male Teen Charged After Being Caught With Open Alcohol In Public and Refusing to Provide Name

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A 17-year-old Peterborough male is facing multiple charges, including having open alcohol and refusing to identify himself to Peterborough Police after an incident on Wednesday evening.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 10:30 p.m., officers on bike patrol in the area of Jackson Avenue and Albert Street spotted a teen male walking with open alcohol. The teen refused to provide his correct name to officers and then fled. Officers gave chase and caught up to him just south of Jackson Avenue and took him into custody.  Officers confirmed his identity. 

The male was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court 

  • Breach of Recognizance

  • Fail to Comply with Sentence (Youth Criminal Justice Act)

  • Obstruct Peace Officer (providing a false name)

  • Person under 19 years having liquor (Liquor License Control Act)

  • Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place (Liquor License Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by a Recognizance with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He is currently bound by a Release Order with the following condition to remain in his residence at all times. He is currently bound by a Deferred Custody and Supervision Order with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the accused's name cannot be released.

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