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Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of individuals in unrelated incidents over the weekend.

On February 26, 2025, officers received a report of a theft which had occurred at a commercial premises on Main Street in the Municipality of Brighton. The person sought in connection to the incident had left before the arrival of police. An investigation into the theft of a phone and purse began with the result of a warrant issued for the arrest of the accused.

On April 10, 2025, the individual was arrested by a neighboring police service and custody was transferred to Northumberland OPP.

Jonathon ATKINSON (age 33), from the Township of Cramahe, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000

–      Use of a credit card obtained by crime

–      Fail to comply with probation order.

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

On April 14, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m., police responded to a family dispute at a residence on Deerfield Drive in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers arrived and took one individual into custody. There were no injuries reported.

A 38-year-old male, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      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. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., OPP received a report relating to an assault which had occurred at an address in the Township of Cramahe. Officers arrived and began an investigation into the incident along with historical intimate partner violence. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required.

As a result, a 41-year-old male, from the Township of Cramahe, has been charged with:

–      Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – two counts

–      Assault – spousal – two counts

–      Forcible confinement.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7729 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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Fatal Collision

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on County Road 45 in Alderville.

On April 11, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of the OPP, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old male, from Roseneath, was transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

County Road 45 will remain closed at County Road 18 and County Road 24 for several hours while OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members conduct their preliminary investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and an update will be provided when available.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Hamilton.

Police arrived on the scene where a passenger vehicle was in the ditch and there were no injuries to persons involved. Officers spoke to the driver of the passenger vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests undertaken by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Amy HALSTED (age 50) from Nova Scotia, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a member of the public reported a person causing damage to a residence and threatening people on Canrobert Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

OPP arrived and officers arrested the individual believed to be involved. While being taken into custody, the accused resisted arrest.

Robin GRANT-RUSSELL (age 32), from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Unlawfully in dwelling house

–      Assault

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Assault with intent to resist arrest

–      Mischief – interferes with lawful use of property.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

On April 4, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Northumberland OPP received multiple complaints regarding a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Highway 401. Callers advised the vehicle was unable to maintain it’s lane and was travelling at a high rate of speed.

Police stopped the vehicle in the on Highway 401 in Trenton and following speaking to the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Martin SIMONEAU (age 48), from Kingston, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Dangerous operation

–      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On April 6, 2025, at around 10:50 a.m., police responded to a dispute at a residence in the Municipality of Brighton where one person sustained minor injuries. Officers arrived and took one person into custody in relation to the incident.

As a result, a 31-year-old male from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Assault

–      Mischief – destroys and damages property

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The individual shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

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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Nigel KING Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a collision.

On March 26, 2025, at around 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of Division Street in Roseneath.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also responded to the incident along with police.

OPP arrived at the location and observed the vehicle which had collided with a tree. Upon speaking with the driver, police entered an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made of which the motorist complied. With the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Further investigation revealed that the person was suspended along with a number of other offences.

As a result, Nigel KING (age 44), from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

–      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

–      Fail to remain

–      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

–      Fail to notify change of address

–      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner.

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Mcronald MPUNDU Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland and Quinte West Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle.

On March 24, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., OPP received a report regarding a stolen pickup truck travelling on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The vehicle was believed to have been stolen from an address in the Greater Toronto Area on the night of March 21, 2025.

Due to the direction of travel, Quinte West OPP were notified and a vehicle matching the description provided was stopped near Glen Miller Road where Northumberland officers assisted with the incident. Police also entered an impaired operation investigation, and the accused was transported to a local detachment for further tests. A search revealed a small amount of suspected Cocaine.

Mcronald MPUNDU (age 22), of no fixed address, has been charged with:

–      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

–      Fail to signal – lane change

–      Fail to surrender insurance card.

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

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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Fire!

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On March 22, 2025, at around 4:00 a.m., Police and the Township of Cramahe Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a commercial premises on King Street East in Colborne.

Emergency services arrived and spoke with the lone occupant who was out of the building and uninjured. Fire fighters tackled the blaze as police closed the road in the area with diversions in place.

The road was opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. The Office of the Fire Marshall had been contacted in relation to the incident. At this time, foul play is not suspected by investigators.

On March 22, 2025, a nearby regional police service contacted OPP in regard to a vehicle recovered in their area and believed to be stolen from Northumberland. Officers confirmed that the passenger vehicle had been taken from an address in the Municipality in Brighton on March 12, 2025. The vehicle was unoccupied and the investigation into the circumstances regarding the theft remains ongoing.

On March 23, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., a member of the public reported a suspected impaired driver in a pickup truck on Hillcrest Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle in the ditch. Officers spoke to the uninjured driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was then taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Cameron CLARKE (age 50) from the Municipality of Port Hope, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 2, in the Township of Cramahe in response to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle matching the description provided and through investigation, found the motorist to be prohibited from driving.

As a result, Allister MCCULLOUGH (age 53) from Belleville, has been charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Driving while under suspension – three counts

–      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

–      Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour.

In addition to a future court date, the accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days.

Northumberland OPP also responded a number of collisions. Of note, officers responded a single motor vehicle collision on March 23, 2025, at around 8:40 a.m. The incident occurred on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Cramahe and the vehicle had been reported to roll and come to rest on it’s roof.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the fire department also responded to the collision where the driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As traffic was slowing down on approach to an unrelated collision on March 23, 2025, shortly before 09:00 on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope, a driver was involved in a single vehicle collision which resulted in minor injuries. An 18-year-old male from Picton, was charged with Careless Driving.

On March 24, 2024, at around 8:10 a.m., OPP responded to a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 45 and County Road 9 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The vehicle was reported to have rolled several times before coming to rest.

The Fire Department and EMS also responded to the scene where upon arrival, all occupants were out of the passenger vehicle. One individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This investigation remains ongoing.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to reducing and preventing injuries on roads, highways, waterways, and trails, while enhancing safety for motorists and all other road users through public education and enforcement. We continue to urge motorists to slow down, stay alert, leave extra space and adjust driving according to conditions and hazards. 

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Brandon HRAZDIRA – Drunk Driving

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following traffic enforcement.

On March 20, 2025, at around 3:15 a.m., police were on County Road 2 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when they observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 122 Km/h in a posted 70 Km/h limit.

The driver fled from police and the vehicle and was soon located at a nearby residence. Officers spoke to the driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made for a sample of breath. The person complied and with the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Brandon HRAZDIRA (age 31) from Whitby, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

–      Fail to notify change of address – licence.

In addition to a future court date, the driver was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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John McGOURTY Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating separate incidents of assault.

On March 18, 2025, at around 12:30 p.m., police received a report of an assault which had occurred near a school in the Municipality of Trent Hills. Officers began an investigation into the incident involving minor injuries.

Through investigation, a 14-year-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested in relation to the incident and referred to an Extrajudicial Measures Program under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). They shall not be named under the provisions of the YCJA.

On March 20, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., an officer was patrolling Victoria Street in the Township of Cramahe, when they located an individual who was walking and believed to be connected to an earlier traffic complaint regarding an all-terrain vehicle.

The person was intoxicated and attempted to assault an officer while resisting arrest.

As a result, John McGOURTY (age 24), from Colborne, has been charged with:

–      Assault a Peace Officer

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Being intoxicated in a public place.

The accused is scheduled 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. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Northumberland Weekly Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a number of incidents recently.

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 5:15 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision at 2nd Line Road in Roseneath. Officers arrived on the scene where a passenger vehicle was in the ditch having collided with a hydro pole.

Following speaking with the uninjured driver, an officer entered into an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the accused being taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Further avenues of investigation revealed that the individual had taken the vehicle without consent.

As a result, Madisen KILTZ (age 27) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Take motor vehicle without consent.

In addition to a future court date, the driver was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On March 17, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., police and the Municipality of Brighton Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence on Chapel Street in Brighton. Officers arrived at the location where the fire department were already present. All five occupants vacated from the property without injury. Two persons who were nearby at the time were transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to a local hospital as a precaution.

The Office of the Fire Marshall was contacted, and OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) attended the location to assist with the investigation.

A vehicle at the location was destroyed and major damage throughout the structure was sustained as a result of the incident.

The scene was held until approximately 1:00 p.m. and the circumstances surrounding the fire are still under investigation.

On March 18, 2025, shortly before 1:00 a.m., police received a report regarding a single vehicle collision on County Road 10 in the Municipality of Port Hope. Members of the fire department also proceeded to the location.

Officers arrived at the scene where a passenger vehicle had collided with a hydro pole causing extensive damage. The vehicle was unoccupied, and OPP began an investigation into the incident.

Police attended a nearby residence where they spoke to the driver who had sustained minor injuries but did not require EMS. Upon speaking with the individual, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made by an officer and with the result of ‘FAIL’, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Daniel SMITH (age 33) from Campbellcroft, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The road was closed in the area until around 1:00 p.m. for repairs to the hydro pole.

In addition to a future court date, the driver was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On March 18, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m., members of the Northumberland-Peterborough Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an address on Maple Street in Campbellford.

A small quantity of Cocaine was seized along with Canadian currency and gift cards believed to be the proceeds of crime.

As a result, John SELBY (age 47), from The Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

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

The accused is scheduled 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. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Child Repeatedly Abused & Sent To Hospital #WaitInTheTruck #ItsTime

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a number of individuals over the weekend.

On March 7, 2025, OPP received information that a child had attended a local hospital as a result of non-life threatening injuries which had been sustained on separate occasions in the days leading up to the report. The victim had been transferred to a Toronto hospital for further care. The injuries were deemed suspicious and police began an investigation with assistance from the Northumberland Crime Unit.

As a result, a 30-year-old male, from the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Assault causing bodily harm – two counts.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

On March 8, 2025, at around 10:20 a.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a pickup truck which failed to move over for an emergency vehicle while it was stationary at an incident on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope. Officers stopped the vehicle and following speaking to the driver, entered into an impaired operation investigation. The officer made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand of which the driver complied, resulting in a ‘FAIL’. The individual was transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Jeffrey KELL (age 41), from Brechin, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Novice driver fail to surrender licence

–      Novice dricer – B.A.C. above zero

–      Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway

–      Fail to move into another lane for emergency vehicle or two truck – if safe to do so.

In addition to a future court date, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., OPP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope. A passenger vehicle was observed travelling at 157 Km/h prior to being stopped by police. An ASD demand was made and the driver complied. With the result, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Taylor BATTAMS (age 30), from Oshawa, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.

In addition to a future court date, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers received a traffic complaint regarding a passenger vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Cramahe. Officers located a vehicle matching the description and following initial checks, it was conformed to be stolen from the Greater Toronto Area. The vehicle was stopped and occupants placed under arrest.

Antoine AUDY (age 20), from Quebec, has been charged with:

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

–      Follow too closely

–      Careless driving

–      Possess unmarked cigarettes

–      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

Michael GARNEAU (age 20), from Quebec, has been charged with:

–      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Possession break in instruments.

Maya PERRON (age 20), from Quebec, has been charged with:

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

–      Possession break in instruments.

The vehicle was recovered by police and the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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

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