A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired and drug trafficking charges after an incident early Monday morning.
At approximately 12:14 a.m. on November 2, officers were called to a convenience store in the McDonnel Street and Park Street North area after a car drove over a curb and onto the walkway in front of the store. Upon arrival, officer noticed signs of impairment with the driver and took him into custody. During a search after arrest, officers seized:
- 5.2 grams of fentanyl
- 18.6 grams of cocaine
- Cash
- Drug paraphernalia
As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 2.
