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Peterborough man charged with weapon possession, uttering threats outside home: police

A Peterborough man faces charges including uttering threats and possession of a weapon following an incident on Romaine Street on Friday. File

A Peterborough man is facing charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats to damage property following an incident outside a residence on Friday night.

Peterborough police say around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a reported disturbance outside a Romaine Street residence.

Police were informed a man was allegedly refusing to leave the property and uttering threats to damage a known woman’s home.

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As a result of the investigation, Luke Diamond Larigee, 25, of Stewart Street, was arrested and charged with uttering threats – damage to property.

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During a search, the accused was allegedly found to be in possession of a folding pocket knife.

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As a result, he was further charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failure to comply with a probation order.

He was held in custody and appeared in court in Peterborough on Saturday, police said.

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