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Arrest made in graffiti spree in downtown Peterborough

A Peterborough man was arrested in connection to graffiti found in the city's downtown.
A Peterborough man was arrested in connection to graffiti found in the city's downtown. Peterborough Police Service

A rash of graffiti in downtown Peterborough led to the arrest of a man on Tuesday night,

Peterborough police say around 10:45 p.m., an officer noticed a person posting graffiti on a number of items in the area of Bethune Street between and Charlotte and King streets. Items damaged included a parking meter, fence post, light standard and a parking sign.

As a result of the investigation, the man was arrested and charged with mischief.

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“While in custody at the police station the person proceeded to cause damage to a cell wall,” police added.

Jonathan Christian Gifford, 27, of Wolfe Street, is charged with two counts of mischief.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 15.

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