The Government of Saskatchewan building where the Nipawin court is located. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen

By Aaron Schulze

Nipawin PM Threat

Nipawin man accused of threatening Trudeau to defend himself

Mar 6, 2019 | 3:10 PM

The Nipawin man who allegedly uttered threats towards Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Parliament buildings has opted to defend himself in his case.

David Petersen, 52, made the announcement during his first appearance in Nipawin Provincial Court on Wednesday, March 6. Petersen is accused of threatening to shoot the prime minister and blow up the Parliament buildings.

Petersen requested to receive the case disclosure from Crown prosecutor Tyla Olenchuk. Judge Lloyd Stang told Petersen he is not allowed to share the disclosure.

RCMP said in a release that the threats made by Petersen were during a call to a Canadian government agency employee at a Canadian government agency on Feb. 12. Nipawin RCMP officers arrested Petersen on Feb. 27. Cpl. Rob King said Petersen was released from custody after it was determined he had no intent to carry out the alleged threats.