Peterborough Man Arrested After Allegedly Committing Indecent Act in Jackson Park

A 40-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an incident at Jackson Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:45 p.m., officers were called about a man committing an indecent act in Jackson Park.  

The man had left the park and went to the Hunter Street West and Reid Street area. Police located a man matching the description and took him into custody.

He was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act - public place

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and not attend Jackson Park. He is also bound by a prohibition order not to attend public parks, daycares or community centres where children could reasonably be expected to be.

The accused was held in custody, appeared in court today on Wednesday and was remanded into custody until his next court appearance on Tuesday.

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