Media Release for Thursday, January 29, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Jan 28 at 8:00am – Jan 29 at 8:00am) 125

Manslaughter Arrest

A 70-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with a sudden death in March 2024.

On March 10, 2024, the Peterborough Police Service attended a residence in the Talwood Drive and Goodfellow Road area in response to a 53-year-old Peterborough man found without vital signs.

The death was determined to be the result of a drug overdose.

The Peterborough Police Service thoroughly investigates all sudden deaths to help the families and ensure public safety in our community.  In this case, a criminal investigation was launched.

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, detectives with Investigative Services located, arrested and charged 70-year-old Donald Wayne Golloher of Peterborough with:

• Manslaughter
• Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl
• Traffick in Schedule I Substance - Cocaine x3
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Hydromorphone
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

During a search of the accused after arrest officers seized:

• Hydromorphone pills
• Canadian Currency

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, January 29, 2026.

“These are important investigations undertaken by the Peterborough Police Service.  Every overdose death that occurs in our community is investigated by our Officers to assess whether there is any evidence of criminality. When sufficient grounds exist to believe an individual is culpable in an overdose death, our Investigators will seek justice for the victim and their families by brining those we believe responsible before the Courts.” Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

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