Media Release for Thursday, August 27, 2026
Drug/ Warrant Arrest
A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing additional charges after a warrant arrest on Wednesday.
On August 26, 2026, officer on general patrol identified a man walking in the area of Stewart Street and Dalhousie Street who was wanted on multiple warrants. Officers took the man into custody on the strength of the warrants for:
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Fail to comply with appearance notice
During the search after arrest, and following an investigation, officers charged the man with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: do not possess or consume any unlawful drugs.
As a result, the accused was further charged with
- Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on August 26, 2026.
Drug/ Warrant Arrest
A 48-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on warrants and is facing additional drug related charges after an investigation on Wednesday.
On August 26, 2026, officer were conducting foot patrol in the area of Reid Street and Simcoe Street, where they identified a man who was wanted on multiple warrants. Officers took the man into custody on the strength of the warrants for:
- Fail to comply with probation x3
- Fail to comply with appearance notice
- Fail to attend court after having appeared x2
As a result of further investigation, the 48-year-old Peterborough man was further charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, August 27, 2026.
Chelsea Russelle
Community Development & Engagement Coordinator
Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
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