Media Release for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Calls for Service:
(Feb 16 at 8:00am – Feb 17 at 8:00am) 85
Drug Warrant Arrest
Three people are facing charges after a drug warrant was conducted at a Peterborough residence Friday.
On Friday, February 13, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) searched an apartment in the Talwood Drive and Goodfellow Road area.
As a result, officers took three people into custody and seized:
- 23.2 grams of Fentanyl
- 5.6 grams of Cocaine
- 179 Hydromorphone pills
- $4000 Canadian currency
A 34-year-old Hamilton man 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- Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Hydromorphone
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on February 14, 2026.
A 62-year-old Peterborough man 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- Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Hydromorphone
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 5, 2026.
A 35-year-old Gilmour, ON man was arrested and charged with:
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
The accused is currently bound by a release order to remain in their residence at all times.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on February 14, 2026.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217