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79 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ALNWICK-HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP) – On Wednesday February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, a concerned motorist came upon a black Nissan pick-up truck that appeared to have spun out on County Road 22 just east of County Road 45. The motorist contacted the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as the pick-up truck was blocking a lane of the roadway. Officers arrived on scene and upon speaking with the driver of the pick-up truck detected a strong odour of alcohol. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a nearby OPP detachment where further testing was conducted resulting in the driver registering over twice the legal limit.

Carl CHAPPLE (age 79) of Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Ontario was arrested and 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 March 26, 2025.

Police continue to rely on members of the public to report suspected impaired drivers. Many of these drivers are caught because of concerned citizens being conscious of irregular or erratic driving behaviors that continue to put other motorists at risk of tragedies caused by impaired drivers on our roadways.

The Northumberland County OPP reminds motorists that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs call 9-1-1.

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Jared ROFFEY – Speeding While Drunk

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver who was first observed speeding.

On February 6, 2025, at around 9:15 p.m., OPP were on patrol in County Road 9 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when a passenger vehicle was observed travelling at 113 Km/h in a posted 80 Km/h limit.

The vehicle was stopped, and the officer made a Mandatory Alcohol Screening demand for the driver to provide a sample of breath. With the result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local police station for further tests. A search revealed approximately 25 grams of Cannabis available to the driver.

Jared GOFFEY (age 35) from Warkworth, has been charged with:

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

–      Drive motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

–      Speeding.

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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Harrison KIRTON Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident following a disturbance at a business in Roseneath.

On January 7, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual causing issues for staff and driving erratically in the parking lot while patrons were present.

The subject of the complaint had left the area prior to the arrival of police. Following an investigation, a person was identified and sought in connection to the incident.

On January 8, 2025, Harrison KIRTON (age 19) from Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

–      Dangerous operation

–      Mischief under $5,000

–      Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt.

In addition to a future court date, the accused had their licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

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

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Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a home invasion and robbery in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

On December 13, 2024, shortly before 3:50 a.m., police received a dropped 911 call from a residence on Dudley Road. Further information was gathered that a number of individuals had entered the property and assaulted the complainant.

OPP arrived at the location along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a local hospital.

Two males sought in connection to the incident were gone before police arrival. Among the items taken was some jewelry.

The scene was secured by officers as Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) and the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit attended to assist with the investigation.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information or exterior home surveillance / door cameras or were in a vehicle in the area with in car video and may have seen some suspicious activity to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Peterborough & Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 705-745-9000. When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify, and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Orestes BETANCOURT PELAEZ – Impaired Operation

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver following a report of an unwanted person.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police responded to a call regarding an unwanted individual at a property on Shearer Point Road in Roseneath.

Officers arrived and located the individual and vehicle associated to the complaint. OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation resulting in the driver being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests. The accused then failed to comply with a demand for breath into an approved instrument.

Orestes BETANCOURT PELAEZ, 38-years-old, from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

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.

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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Maranda LEE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK/HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver following a report from a member of the public.

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to a complaint regarding an individual causing a commotion in a vehicle in the area of Massey Road and Clouston Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Following the stop of a vehicle matching the description provided on Burns Road, police entered into an impaired operation investigation and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. With the result, the accused was arrested and transported to a police station for further tests.

Maranda LEE, 25-years-old, from Cobourg, has been charged with:

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

–      Driver fail to surrender licence

–      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

–      Fail to surrender insurance card.

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.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Joseph CONNELL – Theft, Hit & Run

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual following a report of a stolen vehicle.

On November 5, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle from a business premises off County Road 2 in Grafton. At around the same time, police received reports of a single vehicle collision which had occurred earlier on Highway 401 near Lyle Street. The driver failed to remain on scene and fled on foot. It is believed an unknowing member of the public, provided the accused with a lift to Grafton where the passenger vehicle was stolen.

A description of the vehicle was given to OPP along with a direction of travel. An officer then observed the vehicle westbound on County Road 2 and it failed to stop for police.

Shortly after, OPP observed the same vehicle involved in a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 2 and Normar Road in Cobourg. Again, the driver fled on foot and attempted to hide nearby. The individual was soon located, arrested and taken into custody. There were no injuries reported and no other vehicles were involved.

As a result, Joseph CONNELL, 34-years-old, from Curve Lake, has been charged with:

–       Theft of a motor vehicle

–       Flight from peace officer

–       Fail to remain – two counts.

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

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Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single vehicle collision in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

On September 22, 2024, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle, south of Davis Road on County Road 45.

A 73-year-old motorcycle rider from Roseneath, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) members and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

County Road 45 was closed in the area at Woodland Road and County Road 29 until approximately 10:00 a.m. This investigation is on-going and updates will be provided when available.

Northumberland OPP are asking for anyone who may have witnessed, has video/dash cam footage or information relating to the collision and has not yet spoken with police, to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger vehicle and a train in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., OPP received a call from CN Police regarding a collision that had occurred on Station Road. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand Fire Department also responded to the incident.

The sole occupant of the passenger vehicle, an adult male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The road and railway line at the location was closed as OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) assisted officers with the investigation. OPP resources were clear around 6:00 a.m. and the railway continued to be closed until approximately 12:00 p.m., as CN Police conduct their own investigation.

The OPP investigation is on-going and is being assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit.

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

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Matthew JANES – Impaired Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for failure or refusal to comply with a demand.

On August 23, 2024, at approximately 10:05 p.m., police responded to a report from a member of the public regarding a driver that had lost control and collided with a ditch in the vicinity of County Road 2 and Hilltop Road in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand.

Officers arrived at the location and observed a passenger vehicle in the ditch with minimal damage. Following speaking to the uninjured driver, police entered into an impaired operation investigation. The individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment where the accused refused to comply with a demand for breath.

As a result, Matthew JANES, 30-years-old, from the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Use plate not authorised for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle no licence.

The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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Graham HALSEY – Impaired Driving

(ALNWICK-HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person with impaired operation.

On July 9, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the vicinity of Rolling Banks Road and Robins Road in Alnwick-Haldimand Township.

Officers arrived and began an investigation into the cause of the collision and subsequently arrested the driver. The individual was transported to a local detachment for further testing. There were no injuries reported.

Graham HALSEY, 64-years-old, from Oshawa, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage.

A further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute. 

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

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. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Chrystal LAMBERT Was Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF ALNWICK-HALDIMAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual as a result of a theft and fraud investigation.

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., OPP responded to a theft of a bank card belonging to a customer who was at a commercial premises in Roseneath. Unauthorized transactions had occurred at another nearby premises using the stolen card and the suspect had left the area prior to police arrival.

OPP identified an individual associated to an address in Oshawa and as a result of the investigation, officers located the accused on April 26, 2024.

Chrystal LAMBERT, 35-years-old, from Oshawa has been charged with the following offences:

·        Theft under $5000

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

·        Fraud under $5,000.

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

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.