Peterborough Man and Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges After Found Unwanted In a Backyard

Two people, after being found unwanted in a backyard, are facing charges, including failure to comply, drug possession and being wanted on a warrant on Tuesday evening.

Photo courtesy of hte PeterborougH Police Service.

At roughly 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of Weller Street and Wallis Drive regarding two unwanted people. Officers located a man and a woman in the backyard. During a search after arrest, officers seized 1.2 grams of Fentanyl and .6 grams of cocaine. 

A 31-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on a warrant for an allegation of breach of a Condition Sentence Order was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant.

A 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Fentanyl

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Crack Cocaine

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to reside in a different community and to remain in the residence at all times.

Both accused are being held in custody and appeared in court on Wednesday.

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