Drug Possession

• Quebec government quietly loosened its approach to drug possession over a year ago

  In April 2023, the province recommended that simple possession cases should only be prosecuted when there is a public safety risk or when minors are present. 

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2024
  
• Peterborough County OPP locate unconscious driver on school property

  Staff at a school reported that a vehicle on Tuesday had driven onto the property, going over stairs and into an area not designated for vehicles. The driver was found in the snow.

  Crime

  Jan 24, 2024
  
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• Douro man arrested after drugs seized during traffic stop in Peterborough: police

  Around 3 a.m. Thursday, police in Peterborough say they noticed 'suspicious activity' involving people in two vehicles. Police say they found drugs and arrested a driver.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2023
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• 2 arrested after drugs found during Chemong Road traffic stop in Peterborough: OPP

  Officers conducted a traffic stop for a cube van after they saw it make 'an abrupt move' to avoid police along Chemong Road. Police say drugs were in plain view inside the van.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2023
• Wanted man found with drugs at Peterborough residence: police

  Police say an unwanted man at a residence was found in possession of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and cash. There was an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2023
• 2 arrested after drugs seized in Campbellford: Northumberland OPP

  OPP executed a search warrant Friday at a site in Campbellford where they seized quantities of suspected cocaine and oxycodone along with cash.

  Crime

  Oct 6, 2023
• Five people face charges following drug investigation in Kingston, Ont.

  Police say officers with the Special Services Division and Emergency Response Unit executed two search warrants in the area of the 300 block of Bagot Street on Thursday.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2023
• Bancroft, Ont. area traffic stop leads to drug seizure, 3 arrests: OPP

  Around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, officers conducted a traffic stop on Lower Faraday Road, south of Bancroft. They seized fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine from three people.

  Crime

  Aug 14, 2023
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• Impaired driver found with drugs, stolen property: Peterborough County OPP

  OPP say around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, an officer responded to report of a suspicious vehicle in Douro-Dummer Township, just east of Peterborough.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Police seize kilo of fentanyl cocktail, meth, cocaine at Strathmore check point

  Two 21-year-old men from Calgary have both been charged with three counts of possession with the purpose of trafficking.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023