Media Release for Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Calls for Service:
(May 28 at 8:00am – May 29 at 8:00am) 117
Drug Arrest
A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing a number of charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Drug Unit.
On May 28, 2024, as a result of the investigation that started in the area of Rubidge Street and Simcoe Street, officers conducted a traffic stop several blocks away and took three people into custody.
During a search after arrest, officers seized:
- A 12-gauge shotgun
- Ammunition
- 5 grams – Fentanyl
- 1 gram – Crystal Methamphetamine
- $700+ in Canadian Currency
A 33-year-old Peterborough was arrested and charged with:
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X3
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3
The accused is currently bound by three probation orders each with the following condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused is currently bound by three weapons prohibition orders with the condition to not possess any firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon or prohibited device.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 29, 2024.
The two other people in the vehicle were arrested on the strength of warrants from other jurisdictions.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217