Peterborough Man Faces Manslaughter Charge In 2024 Drug Overdose Death

70-year-old Donald Wayne Golloher of Peterborough is facing several charges in connection with an overdose death from March 2024.

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On Mar. 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.

On Jan. 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

“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,” said Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts. “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.”

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Thursday.

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Peterborough Police Lay 19 Charges Against Local Man After Multiple Theft Incidents

A 28-year-old Peterborough man appeared in court for the second time last week after multiple theft incidents over several days at a local business.

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At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, officers from the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit located a man matching the description given to police after reports of several thefts from a local business earlier that day. 

As a result, a 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order x6

• Theft under $5,000 x3

Between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22, officers responded to nine calls for service in connection with this individual and have laid 19 charges.

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders to not attend the business and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was remanded into custody and will appear in court Monday.

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Peterborough Man Wanted On Existing Warrant Faces New Theft Charges

A 33-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing new charges in connection with a theft Sunday afternoon.

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At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers on general patrol spotted a man on a bicycle that failed to stop at a stop sign in the Stewart Street and Dalhousie Street area. Officers conducted a traffic stop and further learned the man was wanted on a warrant, and in connection with a theft earlier that afternoon.

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada

• Disobey stop sign - fail to stop (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Monday.

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Peterborough Police Seize Drugs and Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop

A 28-year-old St. Catharines man is facing 10 Criminal Code charges and 4 Highway Traffic Act charges after drugs and a loaded firearm were seized during a traffic stop in Peterborough Thursday evening.

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At approximately 10 p.m. on Jan. 22, officers on general patrol in the O’Carroll Avenue and Aylmer Street area spotted a vehicle that failed to stop properly at two stop signs. Officers conducted a traffic stop and learned that the driver was suspended. The driver was taken into custody.

During a search of the vehicle after arrest officers located and seized:

• Loaded Handgun

• 349.5 grams of Cocaine

• 22.1 grams of Crack Cocaine

• 7.3 grams of Fentanyl

• Drug paraphernalia

• Cell phones

• Canadian currency

• Cannabis paraphernalia

As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old St. Catharines man was arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession Of A Firearm

• Unauthorized Possession Of A Prohibited Or Restricted Firearm

• Knowledge Of Unauthorized Possession Of Firearm

• Occupant Of Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was Firearm

• Possession Of Loaded Prohibited Or Restricted Firearm

• Possession Of A Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Trafficking – Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (Fentanyl)

• Possession Of A Schedule I Substance For The Purpose Of Trafficking - Crack-Cocaine

• Possession Of Proceeds Of Property Obtained By Crime Under $5000 - In Canada

• Failure To Comply With Undertaking

• Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

• Disobey stop sign - stop wrong place (Highway Traffic Act)

• Disobey stop sign - fail to stop (Highway Traffic Act)

• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)

The accused is currently bound by an undertaking with the following condition: to not posses any firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, firearm part, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service:

• Emergency call 9-1-1

• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225

• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Reports can be submitted anonmously Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Police Service Launches N0H8 Awareness Campaign To Combat Hate Crimes

The Peterborough Police Service has launched the N0H8 public education and awareness campaign; which aims to reignite awareness about hate bias and hate crimes, how people can report such incidents and the role of law enforcement.

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This campaign serves as a commitment made by the Peterborough Police Service to address hate through the support of the Proceeds of Crime Grant. Additional commitments included training made available to sworn and civilian members of the Peterborough Police Service and the development of an online visual tool that will help give more understanding to what hate looks like in the community.

Throughout the work funded by the grant, the Peterborough Police Service has connected with a group of community partners to help understand the needs and landscape of hate/bias in the community. 

The goals of the campaign are to:

• Raise awareness about what hate and/or hate incidents may look like in our community

• Promote personal stories of courage and acceptance

• Provide access to educational resources and community supports

• Encourage more residents to report hate incidents through the Peterborough Police Service online reporting portal

“We are happy to be able to bring this N0H8 campaign to life in our community. Over the past five years, on average, 46 hate/bias incidents are reported to our service,” said Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts. “In 2024, more than half of those incidents resulted in charges. We are also aware that these types of incidents are underreported and that is why we are reaching out to the community to encourage more people to report. This may result in a spike of hate-motivated incidents/crimes being reported, which is to be expected with a campaign of this nature.”

A website has been created that offers information about resources, provides a definition of what a hate/bias crime or incident is and a direct link to the hate bias crimes/incidents online reporting form.

The Peterborough Police Service is encouraging residents, businesses and schools to participate in spreading the message of N0H8.

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47-Year-Old Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charge After Traffic Stop

A 47-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after Peterborough Police conducted a traffic stop Monday night.

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At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Jan. 19, an officer on general patrol in the Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue area spotted a vehicle speeding despite the snowy conditions. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road area. During the stop, the officer noticed signs of impairment with the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Entire plate not plainly visible (Highway Traffic Act) (Plate Cover)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment. 

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 24.

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51-Year-Old Peterborough Man Facing Impaired Driving Charges After Vehicle Found Stuck In Snowbank

A 51-year-old Peterborough man is facing impaired driving charges after his vehicle was found stuck in a snowbank Saturday night.

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At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a call came in about a vehicle stuck in an snowbank at Parkhill Road West and Aylmer Street. Officers on general patrol also spotted the vehicle and stopped to assist the driver who was trying to shovel out.  During discussions with the driver, the officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 51-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.

He was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 24.

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27-Year-Old Peterborough Man Arrested After Multiple Residential Break and Enter Incidents

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges in connection with three residential break and enter incidents.

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At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a residence in the Monaghan Road and Bolivar Street area after it was reported a man had entered a home while the family was eating dinner. The man reportedly fled when confronted by the homeowner. Officers attended the area and located a man matching the description given to police. 

Through investigation it was further learned that the man had broken into the same home on Saturday.

A third break and enter was also identified as connected to the suspect. This incident happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, in the Maria Street and Rogers Street area. 

No one was injured in any of these incidents.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence X3

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

• Use of Credit Card

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Fentanyl

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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Break and Enter Investigation Underway After $30,000 In Phones Stolen

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a break and enter into a local business after 30-40 phones were reported stolen.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Monday, damage to a storefront window at a business on George Street near Brock Street was reported to police. It was learned that 30-40 phones had been taken at a value of approximately $30,000.

Officers located and seized several items believed to be used to break the window and glass cases. It’s estimated the damage to the glass was about $2,700.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Three Peterborough Men Arrested and Charged In Connection With Break and Enter At Local Business

A collaborative effort between several Peterborough Police Service Units has resulted in three Peterborough men facing charges this week in connection with a break and enter at a local business.

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An outdoor storage shed on a property in the Charlotte Street and George Street area had been broken into Sunday, and five bicycles were stolen.  The bicycles, worth over $7,000, have been recovered.

Through investigation, three suspects were identified and on Thursday, all were located arrested and charged.

At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, a 40-year-old Peterborough man wanted in connection with the break and enter was spotted in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area by two officers on uniform patrol and taken into custody.

He was charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

• Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court Thursday.

At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, officers with the Street Crime Unit spotted a man wanted in connection with two break and enters at the business. The incident Sunday, and a previous incident on Saturday, in which 20 pairs of snowshoes were taken.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation X2

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, in Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, an officer with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit spotted the third suspect wanted in connection with the break and enter on Sunday.

As a result, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.

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