Category: Hamilton

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Hamilton.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Township of Hamilton Fire Department and OPP responded to a report of a collision involving two passenger vehicles on County Road 45.

Police arrived on the scene where involved parties were being treated by paramedics for minor injuries.

Upon speaking with one of the drivers, officers determined the individual to be under the influence of alcohol. OPP made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand and the driver refused to comply. The accused was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Stephanie LAROCQUE, 31-years-old, from Havelock, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and they vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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

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

On July 16, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Harwood Road and County Road 45 in Hamilton Township.

Officers arrived and began an investigation into the cause of the collision and subsequently arrested the driver of the passenger vehicle. The individual was transported to a local detachment for further testing. Injuries were described as minor.

Rebecca PURNWASIE, 37-years-old, from Baltimore, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Dangerous operation

–      Fail to surrender insurance card.

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.

(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.

On March 9, 2024, shortly before 1:50 a.m., Northumberland OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Division Street, Hamilton Township. A pick-up truck approached and initially failed to stop for police. The vehicle then stopped for OPP and the individual provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Sharleen COLLINS, 45-years-old from Port Perry, has been charged with:

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

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

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