Media Release for Friday, January 7, 2022

Calls for Service:
(Jan. 6 at 8:00am to Jan. 7 at 8:00am) 92

Warrant Arrest

A 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on a warrant after an incident earlier this week.

The accused is currently bound by probation orders with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

At approximately 10:30am on January 6, an officer on patrol spotted a male wanted in connection with an incident at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on January 4^th where police were called about a man that had become aggressive and made threatening gestures with a sharp object toward security.  At the time of the incident, security officers were able to negotiate the weapon away from the man before he left the area.

As a result of investigation, 28-year-old Jesse Rowe of Peterborough was arrested on the warrant and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 27, 2022. 

Assault Arrest

A 49-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday evening. 

Just before 11:00 pm on January 6, 2022, officers were called to a residence in the Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street area about an unwanted male.  Upon arrival officers learned that a woman had been verbally and physically threatened with a sharp object by the male before he left the residence.  Officers were able to locate the man, based on the description given to police, a short distance away. 

As a result of the investigation, a 49-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon - Spousal
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on February 3, 2022. 

In order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic incident the name of the accused will not be released.

Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217