Teenager Arrested After Punching Another Teen On a Bus and Carrying Several Weapons

A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing several charges, including assault and weapon possession, after an incident on a City of Peterborough transit bus on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 3:15 p.m., officers were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Armour Road after a report of a passenger with a knife. Officers learned that the driver had stopped the bus, that the suspect had exited the bus, dropped something in the grass and was walking on Armour Road.

Officers located a male matching the description given to police and took him into custody. During a search after arrest, officers located a sword and bear mace on the suspect.

Through investigation, it was further learned that the suspect, who had been wearing a face mask, had punched and verbally threatened another teenage passenger on the bus.

The teen was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault

  • Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

  • Carrying concealed weapon

  • Disguise with Intent

The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and will appear in court on July 13.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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