Peterborough Man On Seven Outstanding Warrants For 24 Charges Arrested
/A 32-year-old Peterborough man on seven warrants was arrested and also faces new charges after an incident early Wednesday morning.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At approximately 2:45 a.m., officers were called to Crystal Drive and Middlefield Road about a disturbance. A male had left the residence and police searched the area and located a male similar to the description provided.
When questioned, the man gave a false name as further investigation determined his real identity and while the man was not involved in the initial call, he was wanted on seven outstanding warrants for 24 charges, including theft under $5000, mischief, assault, failing to comply with probation and uttering threats.
Police attempted to take the man into custody but he resisted arrest. One officer drew his Conducted Energy Weapon but did not deploy it and the arrest was made. During the incident, one of the officers was cut by drug paraphernalia on the suspect and treated at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
The man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
Obstruct Peace Officer x2
