(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple charges being laid, including impaired driving and assault.
Aggravated Assault
On September 1, 2025, police received a report of an assault at an address in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The caller, speaking on behalf of the victim, advised that a physical altercation had occurred the previous day between two males known to each other.
The victim was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to a Toronto facility due to the severity of his injuries.
On September 2, 2025, the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit arrested a 62-year-old male from Bowmanville in connection with the incident. He has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October. His name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
Impaired Driving – Municipality of Brighton
On August 29, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers were conducting speed enforcement on County Road 30 in Brighton and stopped a pickup truck. Upon speaking with the driver, signs of impairment were observed, prompting further investigation. The individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
Mitchell KNOX (30) from the Municipality of Trent Hills has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Speeding
In addition to a court date in October, a 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
Flight from Police – Municipality of Brighton
On September 1, 2025, shortly after 8:30 a.m., officers observed a vehicle travelling at 146 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on County Road 41. When police attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. The vehicle was later located at a residence in the area. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Wespaul DWYER (22) from the Municipality of Brighton has been charged with:
- Flight from peace officer
- Stunt driving – excessive speed
- Driving while under suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in October. Their licence was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.
Impaired Driving – Township of Cramahe
On August 29, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint about a pickup truck unable to maintain a lane on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Hamilton.
Additional reports led officers to locate the vehicle at a commercial property on Big Apple Drive. An impaired driving investigation was initiated, and the driver was arrested before being taken to a local detachment for further tests.
Quinn DICKSON (26) from Ajax has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Care or control of a motor vehicle with open liquor
- Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
The accused faces a court date in October. A 90-day ADLS and 7-day vehicle impound were also initiated.
Impaired Driving – Township of Cramahe
On August 31, 2025, around 3:20 a.m., police received multiple complaints about a vehicle partially parked between the live lane and shoulder on Highway 401 eastbound.
Upon arrival, officers engaged with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was arrested and transported for further testing.
Shinthusan GANESHAMOORTHY (29) from Pickering has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in October. A 90-day ADLS and 7-day vehicle impound were applied.
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.