A Peterborough man is accused of brandishing a knife at a taxi driver on Monday.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, the man entered a taxi at a Romaine Street address and was taken to different locations around the city.
Police say that at his final destination, the man allegedly brandished a knife at the cabbie.
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Police were called, and the man was arrested.
Jason Martin Zemitis, 40, of Peterborough, was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and failure to comply with a probation order.
Zemitis was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Tuesday.
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