Category: Northumerland

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death in the Municipality of Port Hope.

On February 19, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers were called to a residence in the area of County Road 65 and 7^th Line where one person was located deceased.

Preliminary information suggests this is an isolated incident, with no signs of a broader threat. Police continue to investigate and are actively monitoring the situation.

Residents in the area can expect to see an increased police presence as officers continue the investigation.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid several charges in connection with a series of unrelated incidents across the county.

On January 25, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance and damaging a door at a residence on Burnham Street North in the Township of Hamilton. The person had left prior to police arrival. Descriptions of two persons operating Motorized Snow Vehicles (MSVs), assisted officers in their investigation.

On February 4, 2026, Tyler WINTER (34) from Cobourg was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief – destroys or damages property

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

On February 4, 2026, at around 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a Remotely Piloted Aerial System (Drone) being launched near a correctional institution on County Road 29 in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers located a vehicle matching the description provided and took one person into custody.

Ahmed ABD ALZIM SULIMAN (28), from Mississauga, has been charged with:

• Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property
• Delivers contraband to, or receives contraband from, an inmate
• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing

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

On January 30, 2026, at around 9:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an individual threatening another resident and kicking the complainant’s door in a multi-unit residence on Front Street East in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

William KURTIS (22), from Hastings, was arrested and charged with:

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
• Mischief – destroys or damages property

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

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers observed a vehicle nearly collide with another and then fail to stop for police before leaving the area at a high rate of speed in Cobourg. The vehicle was later located unoccupied at a commercial property on County Road 45. Following an investigation, the driver was identified and arrested on February 1, 2026.

Jaden HARDY (19), from Cobourg, has been charged with:

• Flight from peace officer
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
• Use plates not authorized for vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in March. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

On February 8, 2026, shortly before 2:30 a.m., police stopped a speeding vehicle on Concession Road 3 in the Municipality of Trent Hills. OPP then began an impaired operation investigation after speaking to the motorist. As a result, the person was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Nicholas FISCHER (21), from Hastings, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Speeding

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills, after observing a vehicle pass in an unsafe manner. An impaired operation investigation was initiated, and the driver was arrested.

James MACE (62), from Trenton, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

Both accused charged with impaired operation are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in March. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License 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.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual wanted in connection with a serious assault.

On December 28, 2025, police received a report of an assault that occurred on December 21 at a residence on Maple Avenue in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The victim later attended hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

An investigation began where an individual was identified and sought in connection with the incident.

On December 30, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers conducting a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on County Road 8 in Trent Hills stopped a vehicle. The accused was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody with assistance from the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

Gordon FLETCHER (32) of no fixed abode, has been charged with:

–      Aggravated assault

–      Breach of recognizance

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

Festive RIDE checkpoints are conducted throughout the holiday season to keep roads safe and remind drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is never worth the risk and can result in tragic consequences.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle and charged two persons following a traffic stop on Highway 401.

On December 18, 2025, at around 9:50 a.m., an officer was on patrol on Highway 401 in the Township of Cramahe, when the in-cruiser Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted them to a stolen vehicle travelling westbound. The vehicle was believed to be stolen within the past few days from a location in Quebec.

A number of cruisers were involved in stopping the pick-up truck and two individuals were taken into custody.

Christopher URIZAR-SANTOS (20) from Blainville, Quebec, was charged with:

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

Sergio URIZAR-SANTOS (24) from Blainville, Quebec, was charged with:

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

Both accused were held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

ALPR technology is now installed in OPP patrol vehicles and plays a vital role in enhancing public safety. These systems automatically scan licence plates and compare them against databases to identify stolen vehicles, suspended drivers, missing persons, and other public safety concerns. Officers receive real-time alerts, allowing for swift and informed action on Ontario’s roads.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two persons and seized a number of items following a collision.

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Emergency Medical Services (EMS), police, and fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a tree near Oak Ridges Drive and Harwood Road. Police received information that a weapon may have been inside the vehicle.

The driver fled the scene, prompting an increased police presence. The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) assisted with containment, and the individual was taken into custody and transported to hospital with minor injuries from the collision.

A search of the vehicle and surrounding area resulted in the seizure of an imitation weapon, suspected drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result, Victoria WILSON (27) from the Township of Hamilton, has been charged with:

–      Obstruct peace officer

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026.

Ryan WEBB (38) from Port Hope has been charged with:

–      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

–      Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Fail to remain

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

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).

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two motorists with impaired operation following separate incidents.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers stopped a pickup truck on Front Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills for a traffic offence. After speaking with the driver, police initiated an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Kevin GEEN (47) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

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

On December 7, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., OPP received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope with only three tires and having struck a barrier. Officers located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder and arrested the driver for impaired operation. The individual was transported to a detachment for further tests.

As a result, Andrew MAC INNIS (36) from Caledon, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Dangerous operation

–      Improper tires

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in January 2026.

For each impaired driving charge, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment were imposed 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.