PETERBOROUGH-A 22-year-old Omemee man is facing charges after an incident at a Peterborough business Thursday afternoon.
Just after noon on May 19, 2022, officers were called to a business on Pido Road after reports of a temporary employee making threats towards others.  Police sat upon arrival, officers learned that the employee refused to leave the worksite after being asked by management.  During the investigation, officers also learned that the employee had flashed a gun before being seen running away from the area and hiding according to police. Officers then spotted the employee attempting to walk away from the area and were able to take him into custody, allegedly locating a BB-Style firearm where he had been hiding.
A search of the suspect’s backpack also revealed a knife and some cocaine.
As a result, a 22-year-old Omemee man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm X2
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on June 30, 2022.
