Peterborough Man Charged After Allegedly Waving a Firearm

A 25-year-old Peterborough man is facing a possession of weapon charge after an incident early Friday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:24 a.m., police received a call about a man waving an alleged gun in Clonsilla Avenue and The Parkway area. When police arrived, the man was staggered and refused to comply with the police. The officer took the man into custody and found a black BB Glock-style handgun during a search.

The 25-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 24.

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