Members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the OPP have charged five individuals following a drug-trafficking investigation in Peterborough.
On October 20, 2026, CSCU members executed a search warrant at a residence on Ashburnham Drive in the City of Peterborough. As a result of the investigation, officers seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, Canadian currency, ammunition, and property believed to have been obtained through criminal activity.
The estimated quantities of drugs seized include:
• 147.6 grams of Fentanyl
• 408.9 grams of Methamphetamine
• 36.5 grams of Cocaine
• 107 Dilaudids
In addition, investigators recovered numerous items suspected to be stolen, including an e-bike, e-scooter, various construction tools and carrying cases, action camera, camping equipment and sports trading cards. Photos of the recovered property are attached.
Peterborough County OPP are seeking to identify the rightful owners of the recovered property. Anyone who believes the seized property may belong to them is asked to contact Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident number RM26288384.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged:
Jesse Garlow, 42 years of age, of Peterborough
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
• Possession of proceeds of crime
• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Kristin Steele, 43 years of age, of Peterborough
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
• Possession of a Firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Cheyenne Whetung, 37 years of age, of Peterborough
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Chad Moore, 41 years of age, of Peterborough
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
Jason Nesbitt, 47 years of age, of Peterborough
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
All accused were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 21, 2026.
