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Leigh SMITH – Theft

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual following a report of a stolen vehicle in Brighton.

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a stolen vehicle which was equipped with a built-in GPS and was being tracked by its registered owner. The pickup truck had been stolen earlier from a location on Sharp Road.

The vehicle was subsequently located by OPP in the area of County Road 26 and Telephone Road in the Municipality of Brighton where the driver was taken into custody.

Leigh SMITH, 42-years-old, from Brighton has been charged with:

–          Theft of motor vehicle.

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

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Alexander DUMOUCHEL Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple offences following an initial traffic stop.

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., OPP were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Brighton. A pick-up truck was observed travelling eastbound at a speed of 151 km/h in a posted 110 km/h limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver pulled over. Police recorded details relevant to the vehicle and made a demand for documents from the driver. The individual then spun the tires of the vehicle before entering back onto the highway at speed.

As a result of an investigation, officers arrested the driver on September 5, 2024.

Alexander DUMOUCHEL, 33-years-old, from Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Fail to identify himself
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Fail to produce permit.

Their licence was suspended for 30-days and the accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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Zachary EDWARDS – Fraud

(MUNICPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in a fraud investigation.

On June 30, 2023, OPP recorded a complaint relating to a fraud which occurred at a residential property on Old Wooler Road in the Municipality of Brighton. 

The complainant advised that towards the end of October 2022, $30,000 was paid to the contractor to complete work at the location. However, the individual discontinued, left existing renovations unfinished and their whereabouts was unknown to the caller. Efforts to resolve were undertaken by the victim prior to making a report to police.

An investigation was initiated where a person was identified and a warrant was sought for their arrest. 

As a result, on August 27, 2024, officers arrested the individual wanted in connection with the incident. 

Zachary EDWARDS, 30-years-old, from St. Catherines, has been charged with:

  • Fraud over $5,000.

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

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If not a victim but an attempt was made, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre regardless. For more information, please visit: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)

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

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Shawn LEBLANC – 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 July 31, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., OPP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a disturbance between individuals at a residential address in Brighton.

The dispute arose over the possession of property which escalated into an incident of assault. A witness was able to intervene and assist the victim in leaving the property. The victim was treated for minor injuries by EMS at a nearby address but declined to attend hospital. The accused had left the location prior to police arrival.

On August 1, 2024, police arrested an individual as a result of the investigation.

Shawn LEBLANC, 47-years-old, from Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

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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Sankeethan NAGARAJAH Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with refusal following a traffic complaint.

On July 15, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Police responded to a traffic complaint regarding a motorist on Little Lake Road in the Municipality of Brighton. The complainant advised that the vehicle was swerving and travelling at a very slow rate of speed.

Officers located the described vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, they were determined to be under the influence of alcohol. OPP made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand of which the driver refused to comply.

Sankeethan NAGARAJAH, 21-years-old, of Colborne, has been arrested and charged with:

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Novice driver refuse to provide breath sample

–      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

The individual had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

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

The Northumberland OPP remind motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Christopher COSIER Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual for mischief.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a person causing damage to a residence on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton.

The accused was shortly located within the building and arrested by officers.

As a result, Christopher COSIER, 47-years-old, of no fixed address, was charged with:

–    Mischief over $5,000.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on May 6, 2024.

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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Abdul RAKEEB Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – One individual has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place and causing mischief while later in custody.

On April 25, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance on Dundas Street in the Municipality of Brighton. Further reports were received pertaining to the same person at a commercial premises off Prince Edward Street.

Police shortly located the accused causing a further disturbance to passing motorists before being arrested and transported to a nearby detachment where mischief was caused to government property inside.

Abdul RAKEEB, 31-years-old, from Brighton has been charged with:

  • Being intoxicated in a public place
  • Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.

The accused 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 partnerships with out communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.crimestoppers.ca.    

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Nicole ROSATTE Was Arrested

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

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., OPP received a call from a concerned member of the public regarding a disturbance at a residence on Cassidey Drive in the Municipality of Brighton. Individuals could be heard screaming at each other and a glass container was used as weapon during an assault. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and treated the victim for minor injuries.

The accused had left prior to police arrival and was located a short distance away.

Nicole ROSATTE (age 38) of Brighton, has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon.

The accused is due 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.

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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