Peterborough police use stun gun on man carrying handgun

Peterborough police say an officer used a stun gun in the arrest of a man who was brandishing a handgun early Friday.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 1:25 a.m., police received a call about a man waving around what was believed to be a gun in the area of The Parkway and Clonsilla Avenue.

Police say officers found the suspect who was “staggering” on his feet and was refusing to comply with officers’ commands.

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Police say an officer used a conducted energy weapon and was able to take the man into custody.

During a search of the suspect, officers located a black BB glock-style handgun.

The 25-year-old man from Peterborough was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 24.

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