A Peterborough, Ont., man faces weapons charges following an incident involving a BB gun on Monday night.
Around 9:30 p.m. officers were called to the area of Rink Street and George Street North following reports of a man waving a gun.
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Officers located the suspect and took him into custody along with a female who was later released unconditionally.
Police deployed K9 Gryphon to search the area for a weapon, but none was later at the scene.
Officers were later directed to a nearby parking lot, where a BB gun was located.
A 30-year-old Peterborough man was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.
He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on July 25.
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