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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City Of Peterborough Reminds People Not To Put Used Needles & Broken Glass In Blue Box

In recent weeks, the City of Peterborough says there has been an increase in the number of used syringes found in City blue boxes. Workers have been jabbed with exposed needles, causing great concern about their well-being.
 
The city reminds the public it is not permitted to place used needles into your blue box or garbage. They pose an extreme health and safety risk, both to the workers who must handle them, as well as to children who may inadvertently come into contact with them.

Used needles are to be taken to your neighbourhood pharmacy for free, safe disposal. They will also be accepted at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Take them in a puncture-proof container.
 
Broken glass is another item that injures many waste collectors each year. If you have broken glass, wrap it in several layers of paper or cloth and secure it with tape before placing it in the garbage. Never put broken glass into your blue box.

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