Peterborough Man Arrested On Break and Enter Charge; Search Discovered Fentanyl and Drugs

A 42-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges including a break and enter after a Wednesday night incident.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:10 p.m., officers were notified about a break-and-enter at a business in the Simcoe Street and George Street area.

A man had left the business with some money before police arrived. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police nearby. He was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the suspect after the arrest, officers located a small quantity of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

The accused is currently bound by three probation orders with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. 

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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