A Peterborough man is facing several charges, including domestic assault, following a Thursday night incident.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 9 p.m., the man and a woman became involved in a verbal argument at their residence.
It’s alleged the man assaulted and threatened the woman and then took the victim’s keys, left the residence and drove away in a vehicle.
Police were contacted and officers located the suspect vehicle in the area of Park Street. The man allegedly made several unsafe turns while driving.
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Officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered the driver had a suspended licence.
The man was arrested and charged with:
- Domestic assault
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Taking a motor vehicle without consent
- Driving while under suspension
- Making an unsafe turn
- Three counts of failing to signal for a turn
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 13.
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In order to protect the identity of the victim in this domestic incident, the name of the accused will not be released.
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