Calls for Service:
(July 8 at 8:00am – July 9 at 8:00am) 102
Drug Arrest
A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges.
At approximately 10:50am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after ongoing investigations into drug trafficking in the city of Peterborough, members of the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit conducted an investigation in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street. As a result, a man was taken into custody.
During a search after arrest, officers seized:
- 7 – Hydromorphine tablets
- 1.2grams of Fentanyl
- 1.4grams of Crack Cocaine
- A small amount of Canadian currency
As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphine
- Trafficking a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court August 12, 2025.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
