Peterborough Man Charged With Uttering a Death Threat During An Online Sale

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after uttering death threats to another man on Tuesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The threats were uttered during an online sale attempt between two men known to each other. The threats toward the victim included images of weapons and threats of harm. 

The High Risk Unit, Street Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called in and the suspect was taken into custody without incident in the Burnham Street and Hunter Street area. Officers also conducted a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, during which officers seized a live round of ammunition.

The man has been charged with:

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Fail to Comply with Release Order x2

• Breach of Recognizance

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to not possess a cell phone or device with access to the internet and to not possess any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code. 

The accused is also currently bound by a recognizance with the following condition: not possessing any weapon or ammunition as defined by the Criminal Code.

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

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