Teenager Arrested and Charged After Pointing An Imitation Pistol At Others From Vehicle
/A 17-year-old Peterborough teen is facing multiple charges after an incident Tuesday night.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
At roughly 10:30 p.m., officers on general patrol were waved down by a motorist who told them they had been stopped at a traffic light when a passenger in a vehicle wearing a black mask pointed a gun at them.
A vehicle matching the description given to police was located in a parking lot in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. Officers approached the vehicle with firearms drawn and four people inside were taken into custody. During a search of the vehicle after arrest, officers seized an imitation pistol and a black ski mask. They also located several metal pellets.
The teen was arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Pointing a Firearm
Disguise with Intent
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
Fail to Comply with Sentence
Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession of Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
