Peterborough police charge Whitby teen with mischief for flipping of security vehicle

18-year-old turned himself in connection with incident during an off-campus party on October 1

This security vehicle was flipped over during an off-campus party on October 1, 2022, coinciding with the Trent University Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta. (Screenshot of Twitter video)
This security vehicle was flipped over during an off-campus party on October 1, 2022, coinciding with the Trent University Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta. (Screenshot of Twitter video)

An 18-year-old Whitby man is facing a mischief charge in connection with the flipping of a security vehicle last weekend.

The incident happened during a raucous off-campus party in downtown Peterborough coinciding with the Trent University Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta.

On Friday (October 7), the accused man turned himself in at the Peterborough police station on Water Street, where he was arrested and charged with mischief over $5,000.

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He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on October 26.

In conjunction with Trent University, Peterborough police are continuing to investigate and are working to identify more individuals in connection with this incident and others.

“Those involved are encouraged to consider turning themselves in,” reads a media release from the police.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.