Peterborough Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Discarding Replica Firearm

A 35-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing several charges, including mischief and possession of an unauthorized weapon, after an incident on Thursday morning.

At roughly 9:30 a.m., a K9 officer on general patrol spotted the man riding a bicycle in the Aylmer Street and Murray Street area. The officer attempted to stop him but the cyclist ran, discarding an item as he fled.

Police Constable Wentworth and Police Service Dog Gryphon gave chase, caught up to the man in a nearby alley and took him into custody. Officers retrieved the discarded item which turned out to be a replica handgun. During a search of the man after his arrest, officers also seized three knives.

The suspect was arrested on the strength of the warrant (for Mischief under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order) and further charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a prohibition order with the following condition: to not possess any weapon or firearms as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is currently bound by a probation 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.

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.