Media Release for Thursday, February 29, 2024
Calls for Service:
(February 28 at 8:00am – February 29 at 8:00am) 81
Break and Enter Arrest
A 42-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Wednesday night.
At approximately 11:10pm on February 28, 2024, officers were notified about a break and enter in progress at a business in the Simcoe Street and George Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the male had since left the business with some money. Officers searched the area and located a man matching the description given to police nearby. The man was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the suspect after arrest officers located a small quantity of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old Peterborough 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 today, February 29, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217