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Lucas MYLES Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid weapons charges following a call for service.

On May 8, 2025, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers responded a report of a person needing medical attention near a residence on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were also requested to provide assistance to the individual.

Officers located pepper spray on the person and as a result, they were taken into custody. Following medical care, the accused was transported to a local detachment.

Lucas MYLES, 28-years-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized possession of weapon

–      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Ilkka KOSKI Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) -On Sunday April 20, 2025, a member from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a prohibited driver while conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 401.

At approximately 10:45 am, while observing eastbound traffic, an officer was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) that the plate attached to the rear of a silver 4 door Audi sedan that had just driven past the police cruiser was expired and had a status of “missing”. The officer followed the vehicle as it exited the highway on the Brighton off ramp and entered the nearby gas bar. Upon investigation it was found that the driver had multiple driving prohibitions. As a result, Ilkka KOSKI (age 66) of Niagara Falls Ontario, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Further investigation showed that the individual had a warrant for their arrest from an incident that had previously occurred in the Toronto area.

Once the accused was released by the OPP with conditions to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in May 2025, the individual was rearrested by members of the Toronto Police Service and escorted back to their area.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON) On Thursday April 17, 2025, just after 9:00 pm, police attended to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Telephone Road just west of County Road 30. Officers arrived on scene and observed a red Toyota SUV positioned behind a white Chevy SUV. Upon speaking with the uninjured drivers, police suspected the individual who was found to be operating the Toyota had been consuming alcohol. The officer administered a roadside screening device test, and the driver registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and transported to the Brighton OPP Detachment where further testing was conducted. As a result of the investigation Leon Devera (age 71) was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on May 21, 2025.

(CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP) At approximately 2:15 am on Sunday April 20, 2025, police received a report of a single motor vehicle that had been driven into the trees on Dingman Road just east of County Road 25. Officers arrived on scene and found a silver-colored Volkswagen hatchback sedan off the roadway. Paramedics arrived on scene and assessed both the driver and passenger. EMS transported the passenger to a nearby hospital with non life threatening or life altering injuries. A roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered to the vehicle operator resulting in a “fail”. The driver was arrested and transported back to the OPP detachment in Brighton for further testing. As a result of the investigation Joshua CHAPIN (age 19) of Brighton, Ontario has been charged with: 

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on May 28, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind motorists that highway safety is a shared responsibility. If you choose to consume alcohol or drugs, plan ahead to ensure that yourself and others travelling our roadways arrive home safely.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision

(BRIGHTON, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian.

On April 22, 2025, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers and emergency crews responded to a collision between a train and a pedestrian on Ontario Street, near Monck Street, in the Municipality of Brighton. The pedestrian, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Ontario Street between Monck Street and Butler Street was closed for several hours while the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, assisted with the investigation. The road reopened just after 5:00 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.

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Amanda JACKSON – Theft

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with theft.

On February 23, 2025, police received a report of a theft from a commercial premises on Oliphant Street where a person had stolen an automated cleaning device. Officers began an investigation, and an individual was sought in relation to the incident.

On March 8, 2025, OPP received a report of a theft from a commercial premises on Main Street, Brighton where the individual stole almost $1,000 worth of cosmetic products. An investigation into the incident was undertaken.

On March 26, 2025, staff from one of the commercial premises recognized the person sought by investigators and contacted police to notify that the individual was close by the location. Officers arrived and took the accused into custody in relation to both occurrences.

As a result, Amanda JACKSON (age 44), from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000 – Shoplifting – two counts.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.      

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Deceased Found Near Train Tracks

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a sudden death in the Municipality of Brighton.

On December 30, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., OPP received a report from CN Police regarding an individual found in the area of the train tracks near Ontario Street in Brighton.

Officers proceeded to the location along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) who confirmed the person to be deceased. Trains were stopped in the area for some time and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario was notified.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is currently underway assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.

The investigation into the identity of the deceased is on-going. A post-mortem examination is to be conducted at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Kingston.

On December 31, 2024, members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Canine Unit (K9) also attended the location to perform a coordinated search of the area. Officers are also canvassing the area for CCTV footage and seeking possible lines of inquiry with residents and businesses in and around the location.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 613-475-1313 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously by contacting Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or stopcrimehere.ca.

While the cause of death remains under investigation, police believe there is no threat to public safety. The investigation is in its early stages and no further details can be released at this time.

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2 Arrested Following Theft Investigation

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance regarding theft investigations in Brighton.

Several complaints were reported to police regarding a suspicious person attempting to gain access to vehicles between Ontario Street and Center Street early in the afternoon of September 8, 2024. Officers confirmed a theft had occurred upon arrival and a further incident was reported later that day where items were stolen from another vehicle in the same area.

Among the items stolen was a method of payment used to complete a transaction at a local convenience store on the same day. The OPP were looking to identify individuals sought in connection with the investigation.

On November 2, 2024, police arrested one of the persons involved in the incident.

Brooke GIGNAC (age 36) from Trenton, was charged with:

–       Theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle – two counts

–       Use of credit card in the commission of an offence

–       Identity theft – obtain or possess another persons identity information

On December 4, 2024, officers arrested the other individual involved. 

As a result, Jami-Lee DEAN (age 46) from Port Hope, has been charged with:

–       Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Both the accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

We would like to thank the pubic for any information that may have been provided either through Crime Stoppers or calls to the OPP.

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Fatal Train Collision

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident involving a train and a pedestrian.

On December 2, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., emergency services responded to the collision which occurred in the area of the train tracks on Huff Road in Brighton.

As a result of the collision, a 28-year-old from the Municipality of Brighton, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Foul play is not suspected.

Police are continuing the investigation into the circumstances regarding the incident and are assisted by the OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT).

The roadway in the area was closed until approximately 1:00 a.m., on December 3, 2024, to allow for a thorough and proper investigation. The Northumberland OPP would like to thank the public for their patience during this time period. 

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Ryan POCKNELL Arrested For Assault

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual following a report of an assault.

On July 15, 2024, police received a complaint regarding an assault that took place the previous evening at a location on Alice Street. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also attended at the same time as officers and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested an individual on November 21, 2024. 

Ryan POCKNELL, 38-years-old, from Trenton, has been charged with:

  • Assault causing bodily harm.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

The Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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Jennifer KOEBEL – Assault

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a disturbance in Brighton.

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a dispute at a residence on Elizabeth Street. Officers arrived at the location where a window was smashed and a resident had been assaulted. No injuries were reported, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required.

The accused had left the area and later returned where they were met by officers.

Jennifer KOEBEL, 29-years-old, from Brighton, has been charged with:

–       Assault

–       Mischief under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.

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