PETERBOROUGH-A Selwyn man is facing a number of charges after allegedly being found hiding in the bushes with a compound bow and arrow.
Officers with Peterborough Police Street Crime Unit spotted the accused by himself and followed him to a trail in the area of Nassau Mills Road and Armour Road according to police. Police say DeMaeyer is currently bound by a lifetime weapons prohibition and a probation order to not attend any campground, park, trails, or hiking areas except accompanied by an adult
Officers located the accused just off the trail in the bushes with a compound bow and arrows. The accused was taken into custody without incident.
As a result, 19-year-old Austin DeMaeyer of Selwyn was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X2
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2
Police say the accused’s name is being released as a matter of public safety.
The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, June 23, 2022.
