Peterborough Faces Several Assault Charges After Allegedly Choking a Woman In Domestic Disturbance

A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges following a domestic incident Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:20 p.m., officers were called to a residence about a disturbance. They learned that the suspect had allegedly choked, pushed and verbally threatened a woman. He then shoved, kicked and verbally threatened a male member of the family who tried to intervene before leaving the area. The suspect returned to the residence a short time later and was taken into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault – Spousal

  • Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal

  • Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke – Spousal

  • Assault

  • Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

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

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