Peterborough Police have arrested two people after an investigation led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a firearm.
On Wednesday, Peterborough Police Service Intelligence, Crime Analyst and Drug Units, with assistance of the Street Crime Unit, were involved in 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 Thursday.
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 Thursday.
Following the arrests, Chief Stuart Betts released a statement:
“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.”
