Peterborough Man Facing Assault Charges Following Alleged Needle Throwing Incident

Peterborough man arrested after police officer draws conducted energy weapon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A Peterborough man, 28, is facing two charges following an incident in the downtown Saturday evening.

According to a media release, Peterborough Police state officers responded before 8 p.m. after a man reported someone had thrown a needle at him in the Charlotte and Aylmer streets area.

When police arrived, they located a man matching the suspect description walking in the area.

It’s alleged the man took off on foot when officers approached.

After a short foot chase, an officer drew their conducted energy weapon (CEW) and the man surrendered without incident.

The man has been charged with assault with a weapon and fail to comply with a probation order.

He is current bound by an order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He was released from custody and will appear in court on November 5.

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