Peterborough Man Arrested On Several Drug Trafficking Charges

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A 45-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a search during an arrest that occurred on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 4 p.m., Community FIRST Unit officers spotted a man wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. The suspect attempted to run but police caught up and took him into custody. 

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

  • 48.3 grams - Fentanyl

  • 10.9 grams – Crystal Methamphetamine

  • 34.8 grams - Cocaine

  • 86.7 grams – Unknown Substance

  • Cell phone, scale, small bags and tin foil

  • Canadian currency

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

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

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

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

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

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Stealing From Downtown Business and Punching An Employee

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A 29-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges including theft and assault after an incident at a downtown business on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:30 p.m., a disturbance occurred at a George Street and Murray Street area business. A woman had entered the business, taken items from the store including from a customer and punched an employee when asked to leave. The suspect left the scene after the hit.

Officers located a woman matching the description given to police across the street and took her into custody.

She was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault

  • Theft Under $5,000

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

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

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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