Peterborough County Supports Local Business Through New Lang Pioneer Village Museum Retail Initiative

Peterborough County is supporting local businesses through a retail initiative at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, allowing local artisans and makers to showcase and sell their products to thousands of visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough County.

The Museum has expanded its gift shop offerings to feature products from businesses and artisans across Peterborough County and the Kawarthas. The initiative provides visitors with authentic, locally made items while creating a valuable marketplace for local entrepreneurs.

Lang Pioneer Village Museum — which was recently nominated once again for the Attractions Ontario Top Small Museum Award — selects local artisans who use traditional and heritage skills to create products that appeal to today’s customers. Most items featured in the gift shop are locally made, allowing visitors to discover products that reflect the region’s history, creativity, and craftsmanship. Museum guests are increasingly stopping in to browse, ask questions about the artisans and their work, and purchase products, resulting in increased visitor engagement and gift shop revenue.

Welcoming more than 23,000 visitors annually, Lang Pioneer Village Museum is one of Peterborough County’s premier tourism attractions and an award-winning cultural destination. Its strong visitor traffic provides local businesses with greater exposure and opportunities to grow their sales.

“This initiative is a wonderful example of how Peterborough County works collaboratively to support local businesses,” said Warden Bonnie Clark. “Through our Economic Development Strategy, we have committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for them to succeed. By connecting local makers with one of our most visited tourism attractions, we are showcasing the incredible talent that exists throughout our communities while strengthening our local economy.”

Peterborough County’s Economic Development Strategy identifies business retention, expansion, and entrepreneurship as key priorities. The County supports these priorities through tourism marketing, destination campaigns and economic development services that connect entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, business-planning assistance, workforce resources and training programs.

“Our role is to help create opportunities for local businesses to succeed,” said Tracie Bertrand, Peterborough County general manager of tourism and communications. “Tourism and Economic Development work hand-in-hand through marketing, business development services and new opportunities for sales and exposure. Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s retail initiative demonstrates what can happen when County departments collaborate toward a common goal.”

The initiative also enhances the visitor experience by giving guests an opportunity to take home a piece of The Kawarthas while directly supporting local entrepreneurs.

“Visitors increasingly want authentic experiences and products that tell the story of a destination,” said Elizabeth King, Lang Pioneer Village Museum manager. “By featuring locally made products in our gift shop, we provide a more meaningful visitor experience while supporting the talented artisans and small businesses that contribute to the unique character of Peterborough County.”

The retail program connects tourism, culture and business development while celebrating the people and businesses that make The Kawarthas a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

This initiative is the first feature in ‘Working Together for Business Success,’ a series highlighting how Peterborough County departments, programs and assets are collaborating to support local businesses, strengthen communities and advance the County’s Economic Development Strategy.

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Peterborough County-City Paramedics Encourage Water Safety This Summer

With lakes, rivers, pools and waterways to enjoy throughout Peterborough and The Kawarthas this summer, Peterborough County-City Paramedics are encouraging everyone to make water safety a priority.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough County.

While many water-related incidents are preventable, they can have life-altering consequences for individuals, families and communities.

“With more than 300 lakes and countless opportunities to enjoy the water across Peterborough and The Kawarthas, we want everyone to put safety first every time they head out on the water,” said Trisha Bromfield, Chief of Paramedics, Peterborough County-City Paramedics. “A lifejacket, active supervision and good decision-making can make all the difference. Water-related emergencies are often silent and happen in a matter of seconds and are often preventable. We want everyone to enjoy a safe summer and return home with great memories - not a preventable tragedy.”

Peterborough County-City Paramedics encourage everyone to:

• Never swim alone; always swim with a buddy

• Wear a properly fitted lifejacket when boating or participating in water activities

• Avoid alcohol and drugs while swimming or operating watercraft

• Closely supervise children and remain alert around water

• Know your swimming abilities and stay within your limits

• Learn CPR and basic emergency response skills

• Check weather conditions and follow posted safety signage

Parents and caregivers are reminded that active supervision is the most effective way to keep children safe around water. Children should remain within arm's reach of a responsible adult when swimming or playing near water. Inflatable toys and water wings are not substitutes for approved personal flotation devices.

Those enjoying the Trent-Severn Waterway should also be aware of important safety regulations. Swimming or diving in navigation channels is prohibited, and individuals must remain at least 40 metres away from lock gates, dams and bridges. Strong currents, changing water levels and hidden hazards can create dangerous conditions, even for experienced swimmers.

Choosing designated swimming areas, wearing appropriate safety equipment and remaining aware of surroundings can help ensure a safe experience for everyone on the water.

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Stealth Take Early Lead as Jr. C Lakers Fall in Meredith Cup Final Opener

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers will look to even the Meredith Cup Final on home floor after falling 7-3 to the Six Nations Stealth in Game 1 Thursday night.

The Peterborough Jr. C Lakers opened the Meredith Cup Final against the Six Nations Stealth on Thursday night, with the two teams battling in Game 1 of the best-of-five championship series. (photo via instagram @ptbojrclakers)

Six Nations jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the opening period and added two more goals in the second to take a 5-2 advantage into the final frame. The Lakers battled back in the third period, but the Stealth scored twice late to secure the win and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five championship series.

Ryder Evans opened the scoring for Peterborough in the first period, while Kennen Withers added a power-play goal in the second. Braxtin Howard scored midway through the third period to bring the Lakers within two, but Six Nations answered with two late goals to close out the victory.

Evans also recorded an assist, while Ryder Perry and Quinn Jacobs each picked up one helper.

The Lakers were outshot 31-30 in the game, with Chase Brown making 30 saves in the loss. Six Nations goaltender Kayden Hearn stopped 28 of the 31 shots he faced.

Game 2 of the Meredith Cup Final is set for Sunday at 4pm at Healthy Planet Arena, where Peterborough will look to even the series before it returns to Six Nations for Game 3 on Wednesday.

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New Mini Golf Course Opens in Douro-Dummer With a Kawarthas Twist

By Scott Arnold

The Little Mini Golf Co. officially opened Thursday in Douro-Dummer, bringing a one-of-a-kind 18-hole course inspired by the places, history and landmarks that make the Peterborough and Kawarthas region unique.

The Little Mini Golf Co. officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 6th at 17 Indacom Drive in Douro-Dummer (photo by Scott Arnold)

Mini golf has always been about friendly competition, creative obstacles and maybe a lucky bounce or two.

The Little Mini Golf Co. takes that familiar idea and gives it a distinctly Kawartha twist.

The new 18-hole course officially celebrated its grand opening Thursday at 17 Indacom Drive in Douro-Dummer, adding a new family attraction alongside The Little Frozen Yogurt Company. But while the course offers all the fun people expect from mini golf, it's the details that set it apart.

From the dynamite wagon to themed holes inspired by local waterways, every detail of The Little Mini Golf Co. was designed with the Kawarthas in mind. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

Instead of pirates, castles or dinosaurs, visitors will find themselves putting through local history and landmarks.

There's a replica of the Peterborough Lift Lock, complete with a putt through the Hunter Street Tunnel. Rice Lake, Stony and Clear Lake, and Buckhorn Lake are all represented in the shapes of different holes. A wagon loaded with "dynamite" pays tribute to the historic Douro explosion of 1885, while another hole features a flowing stream that can carry your golf ball toward the cup if you know the trick.

The Little Mini Golf Co. officially opened its new 18-hole course in Douro-Dummer, featuring holes inspired by local landmarks, history and the natural beauty of the Kawarthas. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

"It's a secret," owner Sean Harris laughed during a tour of the course. "Put the ball in the river and the river will carry the ball and spit it out back right towards the hole, possibly for a hole in one."

That mix of creativity and local pride is exactly what Harris and his wife, A.J. Sainsbury, hoped to build.

The project has been years in the making.

The story starts with Harris and business partner David Conroy running their construction company out of a garage. After learning they needed a different location, they discovered the property in Douro-Dummer was available, purchased it and built their shop.

Not long after, Harris and Sainsbury saw another opportunity.

Watching the steady stream of customers visiting what used to be the Butter Tart Factory, they realized the property had the potential to become more than just a construction shop. Rather than opening another traditional ice cream stand, Sainsbury remembered visiting frozen yogurt shops as a kid and thought the idea would stand out.

The Little Frozen Yogurt Company helped lay the foundation for the new destination, offering visitors a chance to enjoy frozen treats before or after a round of mini golf. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The Little Frozen Yogurt Company opened several years ago before eventually adding Kawartha Dairy ice cream to the menu.

As families continued visiting for frozen treats, lawn games and outdoor space, another idea started to take shape.

"We had all this land that we weren't using and we wanted to do more," Harris said. "We wanted to make this a destination."

Guests get their first look at The Little Mini Golf Co., where holes inspired by area lakes, history and landmarks create a one-of-a-kind experience. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

Mini golf quickly rose to the top of the list.

When Milltown Mini Golf closed, Harris said they realized just how much the community valued having a place where families, friends and visitors of all ages could spend time together.

Rather than simply replacing what had been lost, they wanted to create something completely different.

To help bring that vision to life, the couple travelled to Myrtle Beach, often considered the mini golf capital of North America, visiting courses, taking photos and making notes about the features they liked most.

Then they came home and started building.

"We played lots of courses trying to find what are the things we really liked and what doesn't work," Harris said. "We took pictures of our favourite holes along the way and kind of put it all together here."

The result is a course that rewards repeat visits.

Some holes can be played more than one way, encouraging golfers to try different shots each time they visit. Others hide little surprises that players might not discover until their second or third round.

"Sean doesn't like to do things the easy way," Sainsbury said with a smile. "It just makes it the kind of place that you want to come back and play again, as opposed to a cookie-cutter mini golf course."

The Little Mini Golf Co. blends creativity and community pride, with golfers putting their way through landmarks, lakes and hidden surprises throughout the course. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

That philosophy extends beyond the golf itself.

Harris admits the course probably won't ever be truly finished.

There are plans to add boats to the Lift Lock display, complete more decorative features, finish landscaping and continue adding little touches throughout the property.

"The problem is I'm a dreamer," Harris said. "It doesn't stop."

That same vision was evident throughout Thursday's grand opening, where community leaders from all levels of government joined family, friends and supporters to celebrate the opening. Speakers praised the project as another attraction that will help draw both residents and visitors to Peterborough County while supporting local tourism and small business.

For Harris, though, the goal has always been much simpler.

As parents of three young children, he and Sainsbury wanted to create a place where families could spend time together, whether they're introducing a child to mini golf for the first time, challenging grandparents to a friendly round or grabbing a frozen yogurt after a game.

"It's a fun thing for all," Harris said.

Designed as a place where families, friends, couples and visitors of all ages can come together, The Little Mini Golf Co. offers a new way to spend time outdoors in the Kawarthas. (Photo by Scott Arnold)

Thursday's grand opening marked the end of months of planning and construction, but not the end of the project. Harris already has a list of ideas he wants to add, from more features around the Lift Lock to finishing touches throughout the course. If his track record is any indication, The Little Mini Golf Co. will keep growing right alongside the community it was built to celebrate.

After all, dream projects have a way of continuing to grow.

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Lakers Fall to Rock as MSL Semifinal Series Now Tied at a Game Apiece

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night, falling 11-5 to the Oakville Rock in Game 2 of their Major Series Lacrosse semifinal series at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers and Oakville Rock are tied at a game apiece after Oakville earned an 11-5 victory in Game 2 of their best-of-five Major Series Lacrosse semifinal series Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The series shifts back to Oakville for Game 3 on Saturday (photo courtesy of the peterborough lakers, via david pickering)

Oakville goaltender and former Laker Landon Kells was the difference-maker, shutting out Peterborough in both the first and third periods while helping the Rock even the best-of-five series at one game apiece.

The Rock jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the opening period, with Justin Tavares, Josh Dawick and Sam LeClair all finding the net. Peterborough responded with a strong second period, scoring five times to erase the deficit and take a 5-4 lead.

Thomas Hoggarth opened the Lakers' scoring late in the second period, followed by goals from Ryan Lanchbury, Holden Cattoni, and two more from Hoggarth. Oakville, however, answered with two goals of its own before the period ended to take a 6-5 lead into the final frame.

The Rock pulled away in the third period, scoring five unanswered goals to secure the win. Alex Simmons finished with four goals, including a penalty shot marker late in the game, while Justin Tavares completed the night with a hat trick after the league corrected the third-period scoring.

Thomas Hoggarth recorded a hat trick to lead the Lakers, while Ryan Lanchbury and Holden Cattoni each had a goal and two assists. Rob Hellyer, Colton Armitage, Jake Withers, Mike Robinson, Daniel Clark and Justin Sykes each chipped in with an assist.

Drew Hutchison made 43 saves in the loss, while Kells stopped 44 shots to earn the victory.

The series now shifts back to Oakville for Game 3 on Saturday at 7pm at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre, before returning to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Game 4 on Tuesday.

In the other MSL semifinal, the Six Nations Chiefs took a 2-0 series lead over the Cobourg Kodiaks with an 11-9 win Thursday night. Game 3 goes Saturday in Six Nations

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PHOTOS: Royal Gardens Retirement Residence Hits Milestone, Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary In Peterborough

It was a celebration 25 years in the making as Royal Gardens Retirement Residence marked its quarter-century anniversary in Peterborough on Wednesday night.

All Photos By David Tuan Bui.

The night featured remarks from AON Inc. staff, dinner, live music and more. The retirement home’s residents and its guests were welcomed to browse through the building’s archives put on display to revisit its history. The attendees also could sign a banner to congratulate the residence on hitting its milestone.

@ptbo_canada It was a celebration 25 years in the making as Royal Gardens Retirement Residence marked its quarter-century anniversary in Peterborough on Wednesday night. #fyp #news #ptbocanada #journalism #anniversary ♬ Retro Big Band Jazz - Fun, luxury (Loop)(1532804) - Ponetto

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Peterborough Girls U15 Lakers Win Provincial Championship at Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby

By Scott Arnold

The Peterborough Girls U15 Lakers are provincial champions after defeating the Burlington Blaze in the U15 C final on Thursday at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby.

The Peterborough Girls U15 Lakers are bringing home provincial gold after an impressive run at the ontario lacrosse festival in whitby (photo via instagram @ontariolacrosse)

After opening the tournament with an 8-1 win over the Akwesasne Storm, Peterborough dropped an 8-4 decision to the Midland Titans before responding with five straight victories.

Peterborough's run to the final included a 5-0 win over the Guelph Regals, a 7-4 victory over the Lincoln Redcoats and a 7-4 win over the St. Catharines Athletics. The Lakers then earned some redemption against Midland, defeating the Titans 7-3.

In the final game, the Lakers earned their gold medals with a 9-3 win over the Burlington Blaze to capture the U15 C Provincial Championship.

The championship roster included Chelsea Mose, Morgan Ayotte, Hayley Fair, Eliza Vivian, Charlee Young, Lilah Brooks, Madeline Gifford, Ellie Brown, Mikaela Ferren, Emersyn (Emme) O'Grady, Isla Bell, Monroe McKinley, Aliyah Garbutt, Jillian Tucker, Mia Clark, Aliyah Francis-O'Brien, Delila Maynard and Taylor Evans.

The team was coached by head coach Geoff McKinley, assistant coaches Niall Maynard and Chris Vivian, and trainer Tori Sage.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, families and supporters on an outstanding week that ended with a provincial championship for Peterborough.

The Peterborough Girls U15 Lakers celebrate after beating Burlington to capture the provincial championship at the Ontario Lacrosse Festival in Whitby on Thursday (video via YouTube @ontariolax)

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City of Peterborough Places Temporary Load Restrictions On Television Road

The City of Peterborough has placed temporary load restrictions on the Television Road bridge over Meade Creek while repairs strengthen the bridge and restore its full load capacity.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The bridge is located on Television Road between Keene Road and Maniece Avenue, just north of the Lansdowne Street East and Highway 7/115 intersection. 

Load restrictions are as follows:

• Single-unit vehicles: 9 Tonnes 

• Two-unit vehicles: 17 Tonnes 

• Vehicle train: 23 Tonnes

Vehicles exceeding these loads must use alternate routes. Use of local residential roads for overweight vehicles is not recommended. 

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Four Exceptional Student-Athletes Graduates Receive 2026 Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame Bursary

Four graduating and exceptional student-athletes were recipients of the annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Bursary Award for 2026 at a presentation ceremony at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday evening.

(Left to right) Tim Barrie, PDSHOF board Chair; Allie Arnott; Charles Dobbin; Natalie Keys; Noah Mooney; and Linda de Jeu, PDSHOF Second Vice Chair. The award has been given annually to four recipients since 1996 (with 2020 having six) Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Allie Arnott, Charles Dobbin, Natalie Keys and Noah Mooney were this year’s winners, taking home $2,000 apiece from the bursary. Each recipient was a graduating high school student attending University in the fall.

This year’s winners will have their headshots commemorated in the Hall of Fame and their names etched into the history of the awards’ beneficiaries.

Allie Arnott. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Arnott is an honours student and is a graduate of Crestwood Secondary School.

She will attend Brock University in the Business Management Program in the fall and will play for the Badgers Women’s Lacrosse team.

Arnott is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, ran cross country and track and field and competed in alpine skiing and badminton. She was awarded the Dysart athlete award – Crestwood’s highest athletic honour. Arnott also earned the principal's award for student leadership in grade 9 and the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board Community Contribution award last year.

She was selected to attend the ‘Her Mark’ conference which is a conference where other female sports leaders empower female athletes.

In the community, Arnott has been a member of the Peterborough Power Basketball program, the Thunder Volleyball program and the Kawartha field lacrosse program, not only as a player but also as captain for several of the teams.

Arnott’s high school teacher-coach, Ms. Tracy McKellar, describes her as an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated student-athlete.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Arnott still found time to volunteer with Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Jump Ball program coaching students with exceptionalities and as a Peterborough youth basketball clinic coach. This year she has also received the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award.

Charles Dobbins, 18. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Dobbins is an honours student and is a graduate of Crestwood Secondary School.

He will attend the University of Guelph in September.

Dobbins is a multi-sport athlete who played soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, rugby, ultimate frisbee and competed in Alpine Ski racing. He was awarded the Dysart Award – Crestwood’s highest athletic honour 3 times.

He won an OFSAA gold medal in Alpine ski racing this past year. 

In the community, Dobbins has been an active member of the Peterborough City Soccer and the Power Basketball program for many years. On many of these teams, he was not only a player but also chosen captain.

Dobbins’s high school teacher and coach, Ms. Tracy McKeller, describes him as one of the most accomplished and well-rounded student-athletes to walk the halls of Crestwood.

In addition to his school and community sport participation, he has been a coach and official with Cavan FC and has helped with skill development in the U6-U14 program. Dobbins has worked with the Petes U10 hockey team and the Tigers U10 baseball team, aiding with off-season training.

Natalie Keys. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Keys is an honours student and is a graduate of Adam Scott Collegiate.

She will be attending McMaster University in Hamilton, studying Kinesiology and playing for the Marauders Women’s basketball team.

Keys is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, Ultimate frisbee, badminton, ran track and field and competed in Alpine Ski racing. Over the course of four years at Adam Scott, Keys and her teammates earned 22 COSSA gold medals and three silvers. She has attended 12 OFSAA championships in four years – with five of those being in her final year of high school. She has one OFSAA Gold and one bronze medal.

This year at the Athletic awards ceremony, she received the Marilyn Tudhope OFSAA award of excellence – which recognizes a female athlete's dedication and success over her entire high school career at OFSAA championships. At the Peterborough Civic Awards ceremony, Natalie received the Mayor’s Youth Award.

In the community, Keys has been a member of the Peterborough city soccer program, the Peterborough Power basketball program, as well as the North York and Scarborough basketball elite programs. She has been a member of the Peterborough Thunder Volleyball program and the Peterborough Pacers Track and Field program.

Keys’s high school teacher-coach, Mrs. Kim McBride, describes her as an outstanding student-athlete who is disciplined, motivated and exceptionally organized - consistently balancing the demands of rigorous academics and high-level athletic commitments.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Keys still found time to volunteer with the ROAR volleyball camp, Special Olympics and the Jump Ball program, which offers students with exceptionalities the opportunity to play basketball. In addition to her sport–related volunteer work, she has supported the holiday program organized by the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

Noah Mooney. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Mooney is an honours student and is a graduate of Adam Scott Collegiate.

He will attend Trent University in the fall and join the Excalibur Men’s Rugby team.

Mooney is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, football, tennis, badminton, ultimate frisbee and competed in wrestling and Alpine Ski racing.

He was named Senior male athlete of the year this past spring and has earned multiple athletic awards throughout his high school career. During his four years at Adam Scott, he won six OFSAA medals – three gold, two silver and one bronze. As part of the Lions teams, he won 12 COSSA gold medals and four silver medals.

In the community, Mooney has been a member of the Peterborough City Soccer Association and the Power and Time to Hoop Basketball programs. Mooney can be found on the beach with the Soul Beach volleyball program and you can also see him at Nichols Oval, as he is part of the highly successful Pagans Rugby program.

Mooney’s high school teacher and coach, Mr. Darrell Wright, describes him as a special athlete. He has a mix of natural ability, effort and persistence that sets him apart from his peers.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Mooney had time to volunteer with the Lakefield Bridgenorth community clean-up program, with Special Olympics basketball and soccer programs and as a Lakefield community support labourer.

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Peterborough Police Arrest Man Wanted In Another Jurisdiction For Drug Possession and Trafficking

A 41-year-old man is facing multiple charges of drug possession and trafficking after an investigation by officers with the Peterborough Police Service Drug and Intelligence Unit on Wednesday.

Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Officers spotted a man wanted on a warrant in another jurisdiction in the area of Monaghan Road and Albert Street.

Officers took the man into custody and during a search after arrest, seized:

• 39 grams of Crystal methamphetamine

• 1.1 grams of Crack cocaine

• 1.1 grams of Fentanyl

• 120 various pills (opioids)

• 15 Hydromorphone pills

• 136 Dilaudid pills

• Canadian Currency

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Crack Cocaine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxycodone

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Hydromorphone

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

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

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