Man Who Performed Several Indecent Act Incidents At Jackson Park Arrested On New Charges

Editor’s Note: This story is a direct follow-up to one published earlier in the day.

A 42-year-old Peterborough man, Steven Watson, who is on a prohibition order to stay away from areas where children frequent, is facing new charges after an incident was reported to police.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Officers received a call from a concerned resident after they spotted Watson masturbating in a public area near Bethune Street and Murray Street on Monday. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. and the resident was further concerned as there was a child outside in the area.

Officers searched the area upon being made aware of the incident but were unable to locate the man.  A short time later, police received a second call as the man had returned. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.

Watson was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act- public place

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children

He is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He is also bound by a prohibition order with the following conditions: not to attend a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of sixteen years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present or a daycare centre, school ground, playground or community centre.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.

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