Media Release for Thursday, September 19, 2024

Calls for Service:
(Sep 18 at 8:00am - Sep 19 at 8:00am) 107

Drug Investigation Arrest

Two people are facing charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Intelligence, Crime Analyst and Drug Units, with assistance of the Street Crime Unit that started as result of information that led police to activity at 360 Reid St. and surrounding area. This follows a previous arrest in May, 2024 (https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-wednesday-may-29-2024.aspx), also in relation to activity at this location, in which a firearm, illicit drugs and cash were seized. During the course of the investigation three additional individuals have been identified as trafficking in controlled substances (fentanyl and cocaine) at this premise – warrants are being sought for their arrests.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, officers with the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at two residences in Peterborough and a vehicle.

Items seized (photo):

428 grams of Cocaine
755.8 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine
318 grams of Psilocybin
1017.1 grams of MDMA
154 prescription pills
Loaded Glock 9mm handgun
Over $15,000 Canadian Currency

As a result of the investigation:

Travis McCanna, a 32-year-old Peterborough resident, 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 - Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxycodone
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, September 19, 2024.

Tiara Anderson, a 37-year-old Peterborough resident, 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 - Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Percocet
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, September 19, 2024.

Given the nature of the activity and items seized during this investigation, the names of the accused are being released.

“I understand the frustration and feelings of being unsafe that many in our community have expressed as it relates to activities that involve the trafficking of illicit substances and the crimes that spring from it. The illicit drug trade is almost always connected with violence, including firearms-related violence. And as you will see, in both incidents mentioned in today’s release firearms were seized by our officers.

These arrests also represent the ongoing dedication of our Drug Unit and Street Crime Investigators to disrupt and dismantle these operations in our city.

There can be no tolerance for those who would prey on those who battle addiction, and perpetuate their struggles.

To all residents, we will continue to make Your Safety Our Priority.” - Chief Stuart Betts.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217