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Michael DINGMAN Was Arrested Again

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an individual following a report of a disturbance at a healthcare facility.

On August 11, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a threats call at an address on Oliver Road, where a person was reportedly acting aggressively toward staff.

Upon arrival, police learned the individual had already left the scene. An investigation was initiated, and officers obtained a description of the suspect.

Later that evening, officers located the individual in the area of Front Street North and Bridge Street East where they were taken into custody.

As a result, Michael DINGMAN (59) of no fixed address, has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering threats to damage property
  • Failing to comply with a probation order

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

The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Avinash SINGH Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a report of suspicious persons.

On June 6, 2025, at around 12:45 p.m., police responded to a report from Warkworth Institution regarding drone activity in the area. Details were also provided relating to a vehicle being driven in a field off County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the description provided. The two occupants of the stationary vehicle were taken into custody and evidence relating to the drone was seized.

As a result, Avinash SINGH (21) from North York, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.

A 17-year-old male, also from North York, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.

The individual shall not be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Both accused as due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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Weapon & Drug Bust – Jordan DRAKE-BAWN

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following the search of a residence in Campbellford.

On June 12, 2025, officers from the Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) warrant at an address on Grand Road.

A search of the location led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, a replica handgun, and approximately 480 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $48,000. A large quantify of Canadian currency was also seized during the search.

Jordan DRAKE-BAWN, 24, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Unauthorised possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted firearm

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

–      Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS) On Saturday May 31, 2025, just before 2:00 am, an officer was travelling eastbound County Road 35 and observed a white Volkswagen SUV that had rolled in the north side ditch between Woodview Road and Bannon Road. The officer stopped to check for injuries. The uninjured driver and only occupant of the vehicle made their way out of the ditch and began speaking with the officer. Police suspected the individual had been consuming alcohol and administered a roadside screening device test to which the driver registered a ‘fail’. The individual was taken into custody and transported to the Campbellford OPP Detachment where further testing was conducted. As a result of the investigation Jaxon LEE (age 24) out of Stirling, Ontario was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in July 2025.

(CRAMAHE TOWNSHIP) Just after 11:30 pm on Tuesday June 3, 2025, police received numerous traffic complaints regarding a grey Toyota Corolla that was observed to be driving erratically eastbound on Highway 401. The vehicle was described as not being able to maintain a lane and hitting the center median. An officer located the vehicle and observed the vehicle to be driving at inconsistent speeds while swerving from one lane into the other. Three cruisers were used to safely conduct a tandem stop on the subject vehicle on the highway off ramp near the Big Apple. An went to speak to the driver and immediately detected an odor of alcohol emanating from the individual’s breath. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and transported back to the OPP Detachment in Cobourg for testing. As a result of the investigation Gregory REUEL (age 34) of Kitchener Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code of Code of Canada with: 

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

The driver was additionally charged under the Liquor License Control Act and the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was held until sober then released with a date in July 2025 to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

The OPP would like to remind motorists that highway safety is a shared responsibility. If you choose to consume alcohol or drugs, please plan ahead to ensure that yourself and others travelling our roadways arrive home safely.

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One Dead At Warkworth – Quinnton DRAKE Facing Manslaughter Charge

(TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a death investigation at the Warkworth Institution.

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the Northumberland OPP received information regarding an incident involving inmates at the institution. One person sustained serious injuries. 

On Friday, June 23, 2023, the individual succumbed to their injuries, and a homicide investigation was initiated by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Quinnton DRAKE, 32 years old of Loyalist Township, was charged with manslaughter, section 236(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on May 13, 2025.

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One Dead – Dylan ROBERTS Facing Manslaughter Charge

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following the death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution.

On Friday, January 3, 2025, members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of an incident that resulted in an inmate being transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to another medical centre. The 30-year-old inmate from Toronto was later pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Dylan ROBERTS, 25 years old of Loyalist Township, was arrested and charged with Manslaughter contrary to section 236(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on at a later date.

This investigation is being led by the OPP Northumberland Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

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Drone Delivery To Prison Results In Arrest

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to the use of a Remotely Piloted Aerial System (Drone).

On March 27, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a drone in the area of Warkworth Institution, and it is believed that the device was used to deliver a package at the facility.

Officers patrolled the area and observed a passenger vehicle at Murray Marsh. As a result of the investigation, police seized a drone, batteries, cannabis paraphernalia, a digital transmitter and a cell phone. One person was taken into custody in relation to the incident.

OPP Forensic Identification Services (IDENT) have been engaged to assist with the investigation.

Brian LY (age 19) from Montreal, Quebec, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property.

–      Have care or control of vehicle or boat with Cannabis readily available.

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

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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Kenneth MACKAY Charged Again

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual for driving while prohibited.

On March 6, 2025, at around 3:20 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Concession Road 13 when they observed a pickup truck travelling at 87 Km/h in a posted 50 Km/h limit. Police were then alerted by the in-car Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) regarding a suspended driver.

OPP then spoke to the motorist and confirmed them to be prohibited from driving.

As a result, Kenneth MACKAY (age 63) from Hastings, has been charged with:

–      Speeding

–      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

–      Operation while prohibited.

The vehicle was impounded for 180 days and the accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Members of the Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative police in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

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Student Arrested Update – 32 Firearms Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another person as a result of further investigation into the weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

As a result of the ongoing police investigation, members of the Northumberland Crime Unit with the assistance of the Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a warrant in Havelock on February 26, 2025. Multiple firearms, ammunition and other weapons were seized. One person was arrested on March 3, 2025.

As a result, a 48-year-old female, from Havelock, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – 32 counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a later date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the young person.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.

Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to speak with victim services. Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.

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15 Year Old Student Facing Numerous Charges

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after responding to a weapons call at a high school in Campbellford.

On February 25, 2025, at around 12:10 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a student making threats and in possession of weapons at a high school. The school was placed on lockdown for the safety of all staff and students.

Upon arrival, officers took the student into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported, and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit has been engaged to assist with the investigation.

Officers seized a handgun, ammunition and a number of edged weapons.

As a result, a 15-year-old male from Havelock, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Carry firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in careless manner

–      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

–      Carrying concealed weapon

–      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

–      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a later date.

The identity of the accused shall be withheld as it is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or stopcrimehere.ca.

Anyone affected by this incident is encouraged to speak with victim services. Peterborough-Northumberland Victim Services can be reached at 705-748-0324.

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Kenneth MACKAY Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) -On Friday January 17, 2025, a member from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a prohibited driver while investigating an abandoned vehicle.

At approximately 10:10 am, police were notified of an abandoned vehicle in the ditch at a driveway on 9th Line West. While at scene the investigating officer received information that the white van in the ditch was registered to an individual who was a prohibited driver out of Hastings. While on route to the owner’s residence the officer was alerted by the in-car Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) for a suspended driver on grey passenger vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. Upon further investigation the grey vehicle was registered to the same owner of the abandoned van. The officer conducted a traffic stop and confirmed the driver to be the same owner of the white van in the ditch.

As a result of the investigation Kenneth MACKAY (age 63) from Hastings Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with 2 counts of Operation While Prohibited.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a date in February 2025. Both of the accused vehicles were towed and impounded for 45 days.

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Joseph OLIVER – Drunk Driving

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a single vehicle collision.

On January 12, 2025, at around 7:35 p.m., police received a report regarding a collision which occurred on 5th Line East in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Officers arrived at the location and found a heavily damaged passenger vehicle which was unoccupied. Through investigation, the driver was located at a nearby residential address. OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation where the accused was taken into custody and transported to a nearby police station for further tests. There were no injuries reported, and no other persons involved.

Joseph OLIVER (age 20) from Stirling, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Fail to remain.

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.

The OPP remind the public not to drive when planning to consume alcohol or drugs. Please make other arrangements for alternative transport such as a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit or staying the night.

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Another Dies In Custody

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident which occurred at Warkworth Institution in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Northumberland OPP received a report regarding an inmate who was transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to another medical centre.

On January 12, 2025, the 30-year-old male, from Toronto, was pronounced deceased.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the individual. No other information can be provided at this time.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit is conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or stopcrimehere.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Bonnie STEPHENS Was Arrested

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an impaired driver following a collision in Trent Hills.

On December 21, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Municipality of Trent Hills Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Devils Valley Road and County Road 8 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Officers arrived and located a red pick-up truck in the ditch with the driver being treated for minor injuries by medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital as a precaution. There were no other persons or vehicles involved.

Upon speaking with the individual, police began an impaired operation investigation with the result of the driver being taken into custody. The driver was also found to be suspended from driving. While at the hospital, a demand was made to provide breath into an Approved Instrument.

The accused fail to comply with the demand and as a result, Bonnie STEPHENS (age 69) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Driving while under suspension.

In addition to future court dates for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.

The Northumberland OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home rather than drive while impaired. Call a friend, call a cab or call Operation Red Nose. Remember 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, please call 9-1-1.

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Tyler RUNCIMAN – Impaired Operation

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver who was also prohibited.

On December 5, 2024, at around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a suspected impaired driver in the area of Front Street North in Campbellford.

Officers arrived at the location and spoke with the driver of a pickup truck matching the description provided in the report. Officers entered into an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the accused being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Tyler RUNCIMAN (age 29) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–       Operation while prohibited.

In addition to a future court date, a further three-day licence suspension and a 45-day vehicle impound was initiated.

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.