Peterborough police arrest two men at gunpoint for carrying firearms.

Police in Peterborough, Ont. responded to reports of two men carrying a firearm in a duffle bag near Del Crary Park. The Community FIRST Unit arrived at the scene and conducted a gunpoint arrest of the suspects. During the arrest, two firearms were seized, one of which was loaded, along with an extendable baton. Both 28-year-old men were charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon, with one of them facing additional charges for violating a prohibition order and failing to comply with a release order. One suspect was held in custody while the other was released on an undertaking.

The suspect who violated a prohibition order and failed to comply with a release order is currently on a lifetime prohibition from possessing weapons. He was charged with possessing a firearm contrary to the prohibition order and failing to comply with the release order. He was held in custody following the arrest and was scheduled to appear in court the next day. The other 28-year-old man was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was released on a promise to appear in court on April 23. The arrests and charges stemmed from an incident where the two men were reported to be carrying a firearm in a duffle bag in the area of Rink and Olive streets.

The arrests and seizure of firearms were made without incident during the gunpoint arrest conducted by the Peterborough police. The two men were taken into custody after the firearms and extendable baton were found in their possession during the search. This incident highlights the importance of police responding promptly to reports of firearms and weapons in a community setting. The charges laid against the suspects demonstrate the serious consequences of unauthorized possession of weapons and violating prohibition orders related to firearms.

The swift response by the Peterborough police resulted in the arrest and charges against the two men who were found in possession of firearms in a public area near Del Crary Park. The Community FIRST Unit’s actions led to the seizure of two firearms, one of which was loaded, as well as an extendable baton. The charges laid against the suspects, including one who was already on a lifetime prohibition order and a release order, underscore the consequences of possessing weapons illegally. The arrests serve as a reminder of the police’s commitment to maintaining public safety and enforcing regulations related to firearm possession.

Overall, the incident involving the gunpoint arrest of two men in possession of firearms near Del Crary Park in Peterborough highlights the importance of prompt police response to reports of weapons in the community. The arrests resulted in charges being laid against the suspects, including one who was already prohibited from possessing firearms. The seizure of two firearms, one loaded, and an extendable baton underscores the potential dangers posed by individuals carrying weapons in public places. The actions taken by the Peterborough police demonstrate their commitment to enforcing weapon possession laws and ensuring the safety of the community.