A 43-year-old Peterborough man wanted on outstanding warrants is now facing several additional drug-related charges after being arrested earlier this week.
According to Peterborough Police, the arrest took place around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Officers on bike patrol in the area of Bethune Street and Brock Street recognized the man and took him into custody on the strength of the warrants.
During a search following the arrest, officers reportedly found a quantity of drugs and other items associated with trafficking inside a backpack. Police say they seized 37.7 grams of cocaine, 7.6 grams of fentanyl, 10 hydromorphone pills, and a set of digital scales.
As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with:
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Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — Fentanyl
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Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — Cocaine
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Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — Hydromorphone
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, October 24, 2025.
Police continue to encourage anyone with information about drug activity in the community to contact the Peterborough Police Service or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
