Advertisement

Peterborough man arrested for brandishing knife during altercation near Havelock arena: OPP

OPP arrested a Peterborough teen following an altercation with a knife at the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Community Centre on Saturday. The Canadian Press

A Peterborough man has been arrested following a weapons incident in Havelock on Saturday evening.

Around 7 p.m., officers from both Peterborough County OPP and Northumberland OPP detachments responded to a reported altercation involving 15 to 20 teenagers who had gathered in the parking lot at the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Community Centre on George Street East in the village of Havelock.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

“Multiple complainants called 911 and reported that a knife was brandished,” OPP said.

Officers were able to locate a suspect at a residence in the village.

Owen Robertson, 18, of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, carrying a concealed weapon, and assault with a weapon.

Story continues below advertisement

He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Nov. 4, OPP said Monday morning.

Sponsored content

AdChoices