(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several incidents over the weekend, including a collision involving a train.
Port Hope – Assault Investigation
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers responded to a dispute at a residence on Perrytown Road in the Municipality of Port Hope. Upon arrival, police determined that a physical altercation had taken place involving multiple individuals.
One person was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result, the individual has been charged with:
- Assault – two counts
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
The accused will not be named to protect the identity of the victim and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.
Alnwick/Haldimand – Public Intoxication
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of an unwanted person causing a disturbance at a residence on Shearer Point Road in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. Police located the individual, who was uncooperative and subsequently taken into custody.
A 63-year-old male from Thomasburg has been charged with:
- Being intoxicated in a public place
Roseneath – Vehicle Collides with Residence
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a collision on County Road 45 in Roseneath, where a passenger vehicle had left the roadway and struck a residence. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also attended the scene. The home sustained significant damage.
The driver, a 19-year-old female from Etobicoke, was transported to hospital with non-serious injuries and has been charged with:
- Careless driving
- Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
Hamilton Township – Vehicle Collides with Train
On July 21, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., OPP received a report from CN Police regarding a collision between a pick-up truck and a train at a railway crossing on Pentecostal Road in the Township of Hamilton.
Officers arrived to find the vehicle with significant front-end damage. The driver, a 74-year-old male from Westbrook, was uninjured but assessed by EMS as a precaution.
The westbound train came to a stop further down the line and resumed travel once cleared. The north track was temporarily closed and reopened shortly before 4:20 p.m.
The driver of the pick-up truck, has been charged with:
- Disobey railway crossing signal – proceed unsafely
The OPP reminds all motorists and pedestrians of the critical importance of obeying railway crossing signals. Trains can take more than a kilometre to come to a complete stop, and collisions at crossings are often severe or fatal. Always:
- Stop when signals are activated – never try to beat a train.
- Look both ways before crossing, even if signals are not active.
- Never stop on the tracks – ensure there is space to fully cross before proceeding.
- Stay alert – avoid distractions like phones or loud music near crossings.
Your safety is worth the wait.
