A 37-year-old Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking including purple heroin and cocaine.
As a result of an investigation, at approximately 2:15 p.m. on December 5, 2018 officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of Rubidge and Scott Streets. During the investigation the K9 Unit was deployed to assist and conducted a search of the vehicle indicating there were illicit drugs inside. Through the investigation officers located and seized a quantity of cocaine, purple heroin (heroin mixed with Fentanyl), along with drug paraphernalia and a large quantity of cash.
As a result of the investigation Joseph Donald Simon, 37, of Stewart Street, was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Cocaine)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Heroin)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Fentanyl)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Crack cocaine)
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (Dec. 6).
Author: Pete Fisher
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