Peterborough Man Arrested For Mischief After Pulling Fire Alarm and Thermometer

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a disturbance at a Peterborough business on Friday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:30 p.m., a man was causing a disturbance in the Bethune Street and Charlotte Street area. He pulled the fire alarm and pulled a thermostat from the wall. Through investigation, a suspect was identified and officers with Community FIRST were able to locate the man a short distance away and take him into custody.

The man arrested and charged with:

  • Mischief Under $ 5,000

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

The accused is currently bound by three probation orders with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on March 18.

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