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Fentanyl found on wanted Peterborough man during arrest: police

A Peterborough man faces drug and failure to attend court charges. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough man wanted on a warrant was arrested Wednesday and faces a drug-related charge.

The Peterborough Police Service said on Tuesday the man failed to appear for a scheduled court appearance. A subsequent bench warrant was issued for his release, police said.

On Wednesday, officers located the man in a George Street parking lot where he was placed under arrest and charged with failure to attend court.

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During the investigation, police say they found the man to be in possession of fentanyl.

Steven Anthony Gaspari, 28, of Aylmer Street North, was additionally charged with possession of a schedule I substance.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 3.

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