Media Release for Thursday, June 23, 2022
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(June 22 at 8:00 am to June 23 at 8:00am) 74
Weapons Arrest
A 19-year-old Selwyn man is facing a number of charges after a police investigation led to his arrest.
The accused is currently bound by a lifetime weapons prohibition and a probation order to not attend any campground, park, trails, or hiking areas except accompanied by an adult
On June 22, 2022, officers with Street Crime Unit spotted the accused by himself and followed him to a trail in the area of Nassau Mills Road and Armour Road. Officers located the accused just off the trail in the bushes with a compound bow and arrows. The accused was taken into custody without incident.
As a result, 19-year-old Austin DeMaeyer of Selwyn was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X2
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2
The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, June 23, 2022.
The accused’s name is being released as a matter of public safety.
Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217