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Cocaine found on Peterborough woman during arrest: police

A Peterborough woman faces charges after she was allegedly found in possession of cocaine. Getty Images file

A Peterborough woman faces drug-related charges after her arrest during a patrol last week.

On Oct. 24 at around 7 p.m., a Peterborough Police Service officer saw a woman allegedly using drugs near an Aylmer Street business.

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The officer arrested the woman and allegedly found cocaine on the suspect.

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Erica Lee Stokes, 36, of Peterborough was charged with possession of a schedule 1 substance and obstructing a peace officer.

Stokes was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Nov. 14.

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