Peterborough Teenager Arrested With Possession of a Knife While Walking About a Baseball Field

A 19-year-old Peterborough man is facing a charge after an incident Monday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 6:15 p.m., officers were called about a male walking about the baseball park at Hunter Street and Burnham Street, opening and closing a knife.  When officers arrived, they learned that several people were concerned by the man’s behaviour. Officers located a man matching the description given to police a short distance away. When they took him into custody, a knife was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

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

Engage with us on social media on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Write to us at tips@ptbocanada.com. Sign up for our newsletter here.