(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation.
On August 15, 2025, at around 7:20 a.m., OPP received a complaint regarding a vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane while travelling eastbound on Highway 401 at Newtownville.
The caller was able to update officers that the driver had taken the exit for Cobourg where a pick-up truck matching the description provided, was located by OPP on Burnham Street.
Upon speaking with the motorist, police entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
Paul BAMFORD (54), from Brampton, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Dangerous operation
In addition to a future court date in September, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-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.