Peterborough Man Arrested After Threatening to Kill a Woman and Attempted to Enter House With a Sword

A 32-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after making a death threat at a woman and attempting to enter a house with a sword on Sunday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., several 9-1-1 calls were received about a disturbance in the Stewart Street and Wolfe Street area. A man had been threatening to kill a woman, throwing rocks at a window, kicking at a door and trying to enter the home with a sword. Officers located a man matching the description given to police and ordered him to the ground. He was taken into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Utter threats

  • Mischief under $5,000

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

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

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