(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged several individuals following a fraud investigation.
On March 13, 2025, police were contacted by a representative of Community Care Northumberland regarding funds allegedly misappropriated by a former employee.
The organization reported that approximately $140,000 had been transferred to unauthorized individuals under the pretense of transportation services. The transactions were believed to have occurred between October 2021 and February 2025.
The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit was engaged to assist with the investigation.
Following a six-month investigation, two individuals were arrested on September 12, 2025:
Bobby-Jo PRESTEN (45), from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, has been charged with:
– Fraud over $5,000
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Christina BOWEN (69), from Peterborough, has been charged with:
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
An additional individual was arrested on September 19, 2025:
Nolan PRESTON (23), from the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, has been charged with:
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
All accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.