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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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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Impaired Peterborough Driver Facing Further Charges After Striking A Drive-Thru Sign At Brookdale Plaza

A 25-year-old Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in December of 2025 is now facing more charges in connection with the incident.

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Through further investigation, it was determined that before the man was apprehended he had struck a drive-thru sign at a business at Brookdale Plaza several times before knocking it down and fleeing the area.

On Sunday, officers further charged the 25-year-old Peterborough man with:

• Mischief over $5,000

• Fail to Remain

In December, the man was initially charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 10.

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50-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired Driving

A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge after officers conducted a traffic stop in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.

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At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the Peterborough Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen that a man had driven away from a business and was possibly impaired.

Officers on general patrol in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street spotted a vehicle matching the description given to police and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

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

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

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 17.

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City of Kawartha Lakes Police Seeking Missing Local Woman Madison Card

The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 24-year-old woman Madison Card.

*** UPDATE: She has been located safe.

She was last seen in the area of Frank Hill Road in Peterborough on Friday.

Madison is described as:

• 5’6”

• 125 lbs.

• Shoulder length brown/blonde hair

• Might not be wearing a coat or shoes

Anyone with information is asked to call Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Investigation Continues Over Shots Fired Downtown Peterborough

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services branch are continuing to investigate after gunshots were heard Downtown Peterborough early Monday morning.

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At approximately 12:51 a.m. on Jan. 12, an officer on general patrol in the area of Dalhousie Street and Rubidge Street heard multiple popping sounds that sounded like gunfire. The officer started driving toward the sound and spotted three bullet holes in a window of 196 Park Street North. 

There were no injuries reported, however, one of the people inside the home suffered a K9 bite when they refused to exit the residence. They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

Through investigation it was learned that several people were spotted fleeing the area shortly after the sound.

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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