Category: Northumerland

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a motorist after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a weapon.

On November 25, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers stopped a passenger vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton after observing it following another vehicle too closely.

Further investigation revealed the driver was breaching multiple release orders. The individual was taken into custody, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of an edged weapon.

Minja PRODANOVIC (36) from Orleans, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized possession of weapon

–      Failure to comply with release order – three counts

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 individuals following a fraud investigation.

On October 15, 2025, police received a report that a person engaged to provide home support in the Municipality of Trent Hills, had used financial information to make unauthorized purchases.

After a six-week investigation, officers arrested two individuals on November 25, 2025.

Alecia BENDFELD (33) from the Township of Stirling-Rawdon, has been charged with:

–      Fraudulent use of credit card data

–      Fraud under $5,000

James SANDERSON (35) from Stirling, has been charged with:

–      Fraudulent use of credit card data

–      Fraud under $5,000

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

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

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 a number of persons with impaired operation in unrelated incidents.

On November 21, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers on patrol along County Road 2 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, were alerted by the in-cruiser Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system to a pickup truck displaying unattached plates.

The vehicle was stopped, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Andrew BIRD (57) from Trenton, has been charged with:

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

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

–      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

–      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

–      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

–      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

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

On November 22, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., ALPR alerted officers to a vehicle linked to a suspended driver on Front Street South in the Muncipality of Trent Hills. The motorist was confirmed as prohibited and uninsured.

Garett THOMSON (45) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

In addition to a future court date in January 2025, the accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days.

On November 22, 2025, at around 9:20 p.m., a Township of Hamilton resident reported a vehicle that had driven across a lawn, causing property damage before leaving the scene.

Officers located the driver and began an impaired driving investigation. The individual was arrested and transported for further tests.

Christien DEGENOVA (26) from Cobourg has been charged with:

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

–      Fail to remain

–      Fail to report accident

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January, 2025.

On November 23, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a suspected impaired driver on Dominion Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills. Officers located the vehicle, which had several child passengers, and initiated an impaired driving investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

A 42-year-old female from Lakefield, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The individual shall not be named to protect the identity of the young persons. The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January, 2025.

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.

Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver following a two-vehicle collision in the Township of Cramahe.

On November 19, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a collision near Barnes Road and County Road 2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the local Fire Department attended the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained by both drivers.

Both passenger vehicles sustained significant damage, and the roadway was closed. The two motorists were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

During the investigation, officers spoke with one of the drivers and began an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody, and further tests were conducted.

As a result, Zachary TANSWELL (27), from Brighton, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026. A further 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The road was re-opened shortly before 9:00 p.m. when vehicles were removed and cleanup had completed.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen passenger vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 from Bowmanville.

The driver failed to stop for multiple OPP cruisers and exited the highway before coming to a stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton, where officers safely took the individual into custody.

The vehicle had been reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on October 29, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, Toir BIKZAD (30), of Scarborough, has been charged with the following offences:

–      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Possess proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

–      Dangerous operation – three counts

–      Flight from peace officer – two counts

–      Failure to comply with release order – four counts

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

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged individuals found in possession of a stolen vehicle.

On October 5, 2025, at around 8:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a pick-up truck in a ditch on Bowmanton Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Officers arrived at the location and spoke to the three occupants of the vehicle. Through investigation, the driver was found to be suspended, and the vehicle was reported to be stolen from an address in Roseneath on August 29, 2025. All three persons were taken into custody.

Austin FLARO (22) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Take motor vehicle without consent

–      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

–      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

Joshua SMOKE (21) from Roseneath, has been charged with:

–      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

Jayson MEYER (19) from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

–      Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

All accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in November.

If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following an investigation involving drugs.

On October 10, 2025, at around 5:40 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a dropped 9-1-1 call at an address on 6^th Line in the Municipality of Port Hope.

While at the location, police discovered what was believed to be an illegal Cannabis grow operation.

As a result, a search warrant was executed with the assistance of the OPP Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

Police seized over 1,000 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of approximately $1,000,000. In addition, over 500 lbs of processed Cannabis were located on the property.

As a result, Yikai DING (59) of no fixed address, and Xiuqi KIU (69) of Markham, have both been charged with:

–      Possess, produce, sell, distribute or import anything with intention to use it to produce, sell or distribute illicit Cannabis

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

If you have information about drug or property-related offences, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward up to $2,000.