Man charged with drug trafficking, weapons charges

April 25, 2025

Police arrested a man breaching violating driving prohibitions, which led to the seizure of quantities of suspected illicit substances and weapons.

A Thunder Bay Police Service officer with the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a male operating a vehicle that was known to be a prohibited driver on the south side of the city around noon on Thursday, April 24. The licence plates on the vehicle were registered to a different vehicle.

 

The suspect was seen leaving the vehicle and entering a business in the 300 block of May Street South. The suspect was arrested by the BEAR Unit with assistance from Primary Response officers.

 

The suspect was found to be in possession of quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with multiple knives, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

 

Terry Allen PELTO, 37, is charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

• Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Prohibited x2

 

In addition, PELTO is charged with multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

 

The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

 

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