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Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to and are investigating several incidents over the long weekend.

On May 16, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., police responded to a report of occupants in a vehicle who were engaged in a dispute on County Road 45, in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Officers located the vehicle which was stationary and pulled over to the side of the road. Following initial investigation, OPP took one person into custody and there were no injuries reported.

As a result, a 35-year-old male, from the City of Kawartha Lakes, has been charged with:

–      Assault

–      Dangerous operation

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property.

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

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., OPP observed a passenger vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane while on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton. The officer stopped the vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Lee-Ann LOUGHRIDGE, 56-years-old, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

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

On May 19, 2025, at around 11:40 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope. One vehicle was reported to be on fire and a number of people injured. The Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services were also dispatched to the location.

The highway was closed as crews attended to those involved in the collision. All four occupants were brought to a local hospital while two were further transported to Toronto hospitals. Injuries are described as non-life-threatening.

Highway 401 was reopened at approximately 3:30 a.m., on May 20, 2025, and this investigation is ongoing. 

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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Northumberland Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of individuals in unrelated incidents recently.

On May 9, 2025, police received a complaint from an owner of a business in Alderville regarding an individual who had stolen approximately $750 worth of product and $60 in cash on April 6, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, an individual was arrested on May 10, 2025.

Nicholas VANHOEKELEN (age 23), from Hastings, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000.

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

On May 10, 2025, at around 10:35 a.m., police received a traffic complaint regarding a passenger vehicle unable to maintain it’s lane while travelling south on Burnham Street North in the Township of Hamilton. OPP stopped a vehicle matching the description provided and following speaking to the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made of which the motorist complied. With the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Harry PROCTOR (age 18), from Bridgenorth, has been charged with:

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

–      Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt

–      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero.

On May 11, 2025, shortly before 2:00 a.m., police reported to a report of a disturbance near an address on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton. The caller advised that two persons had caused damage to the windows of a vehicle and a residence.

Officers stopped two individuals in a vehicle matching the description provided by the complainant on Elizabeth Street. Upon speaking with the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. The passenger was also taken into custody in relation to mischief.

Leland STILES (age 19), from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Mischief

–      Class G1 licence holder – carry front-seat passenger

–      Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

–      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

–      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero.

A 17-year-old from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – two counts.

They shall not be named due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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

On May 11, 2025, at around 1:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.

Officers arrived an observed a passenger vehicle off the highway and among the trees near the off ramp at Lyle Street. Police spoke to the uninjured driver and began an impaired operation investigation. An ASD demand was made and following the result, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment.

Darren WHITEHEAD (age 37), from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a family dispute at a residence in Alderville. The complainant advised that they had been assaulted. The accused had left the location before the arrival of police. No injuries were reported.

On May 14, 2025, a 21-year-old male, from Roseneath was taken into custody and has been charged with:

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence

–      Mischief – domestic

–      Forcible entry.

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

In addition to a future court date for each accused charged with impaired operation, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-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.

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

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Sexual Assault – Anthony ZLOT

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to sexual offences in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit began the investigation on April 18, 2025, after receiving a report from a neighboring police service relating to alleged sexual offences. The victim was known to the accused.

On April 19, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence. The OPP Forensic Identification Services provided assistance with the investigation.

As a result, Anthony ZLOT, 59 years old from the Municipality of Port Hope, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Assault

–      Sexual interference

–      Sexual assault

–      Sexual exploitation

The accused was held for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on April 19, 2025.

Anyone who believes they were a victim of a similar incident or has any information is asked to call 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 ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information.

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Another Cocaine Bust

(NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ON) – Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in Northumberland County, Centre Hastings, North York and Kingston.  

The Peterborough/Northumberland and Centre Hastings Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police in collaboration with the Kingston Police Service (KPS), launched a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation with information that was obtained earlier this year. As part of the operation, search warrants were executed on April 23, 2025, at four different locations.

With assistance by the KPS Drug Unit and police services front line members, four individuals were arrested and face multiple charges. Investigators additionally seized 1404 grams of suspected cocaine, 129 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 43 Percocet pills, firearms and various other drug trafficking related items. The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $65,300. 

Daniel Jacob LAFLEUR (age 33) of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds by crime under $5,000

Todd SAMPSON (age 51) of Marmora, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine   (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA    (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid     (2 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (2 counts)
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Michael PELOQUIN (age 36) of North York, has been charged with:

  • Trafficking a controlled substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of prohibited device

Matthew BROCKWELL (age 35) of Marmora, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine   (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – MDMA    (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid     (2 counts)
  • Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (2 counts)
  • Possession of proceeds of crime (2 counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (2 counts)

Three of the accused were held for bail. The accused from North York was released with conditions to attend court in Kingston on a later date.

Members of the Northumberland OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1 888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800-822-8477 or visit www.stopcrimehere.ca 

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Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of individuals in unrelated incidents over the weekend.

On February 26, 2025, officers received a report of a theft which had occurred at a commercial premises on Main Street in the Municipality of Brighton. The person sought in connection to the incident had left before the arrival of police. An investigation into the theft of a phone and purse began with the result of a warrant issued for the arrest of the accused.

On April 10, 2025, the individual was arrested by a neighboring police service and custody was transferred to Northumberland OPP.

Jonathon ATKINSON (age 33), from the Township of Cramahe, has been charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000

–      Use of a credit card obtained by crime

–      Fail to comply with probation order.

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

On April 14, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m., police responded to a family dispute at a residence on Deerfield Drive in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers arrived and took one individual into custody. There were no injuries reported.

A 38-year-old male, from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

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

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., OPP received a report relating to an assault which had occurred at an address in the Township of Cramahe. Officers arrived and began an investigation into the incident along with historical intimate partner violence. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required.

As a result, a 41-year-old male, from the Township of Cramahe, has been charged with:

–      Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – two counts

–      Assault – spousal – two counts

–      Forcible confinement.

The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. They shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7729 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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Fatal Collision

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision on County Road 45 in Alderville.

On April 11, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., members of the OPP, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old male, from Roseneath, was transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

County Road 45 will remain closed at County Road 18 and County Road 24 for several hours while OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members conduct their preliminary investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and an update will be provided when available.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Northumberland Weekend Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Hamilton.

Police arrived on the scene where a passenger vehicle was in the ditch and there were no injuries to persons involved. Officers spoke to the driver of the passenger vehicle and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests undertaken by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).

Amy HALSTED (age 50) from Nova Scotia, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

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.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., a member of the public reported a person causing damage to a residence and threatening people on Canrobert Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

OPP arrived and officers arrested the individual believed to be involved. While being taken into custody, the accused resisted arrest.

Robin GRANT-RUSSELL (age 32), from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–      Unlawfully in dwelling house

–      Assault

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Assault with intent to resist arrest

–      Mischief – interferes with lawful use of property.

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

On April 4, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Northumberland OPP received multiple complaints regarding a pick-up truck travelling eastbound on Highway 401. Callers advised the vehicle was unable to maintain it’s lane and was travelling at a high rate of speed.

Police stopped the vehicle in the on Highway 401 in Trenton and following speaking to the driver, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the motorist was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Martin SIMONEAU (age 48), from Kingston, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

–      Dangerous operation

–      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available.

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.

On April 6, 2025, at around 10:50 a.m., police responded to a dispute at a residence in the Municipality of Brighton where one person sustained minor injuries. Officers arrived and took one person into custody in relation to the incident.

As a result, a 31-year-old male from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:

–      Assault with a weapon

–      Assault

–      Mischief – destroys and damages property

–      Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The individual shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim. The accused is scheduled to appear 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.

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Nigel KING Was Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a collision.

On March 26, 2025, at around 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of Division Street in Roseneath.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also responded to the incident along with police.

OPP arrived at the location and observed the vehicle which had collided with a tree. Upon speaking with the driver, police entered an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made of which the motorist complied. With the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Further investigation revealed that the person was suspended along with a number of other offences.

As a result, Nigel KING (age 44), from the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Driving while under suspension

–      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

–      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

–      Fail to remain

–      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

–      Fail to notify change of address

–      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner.

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.

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.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Mcronald MPUNDU Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members of the Northumberland and Quinte West Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle.

On March 24, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., OPP received a report regarding a stolen pickup truck travelling on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The vehicle was believed to have been stolen from an address in the Greater Toronto Area on the night of March 21, 2025.

Due to the direction of travel, Quinte West OPP were notified and a vehicle matching the description provided was stopped near Glen Miller Road where Northumberland officers assisted with the incident. Police also entered an impaired operation investigation, and the accused was transported to a local detachment for further tests. A search revealed a small amount of suspected Cocaine.

Mcronald MPUNDU (age 22), of no fixed address, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

–      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

–      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

–      Fail to signal – lane change

–      Fail to surrender insurance card.

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

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.

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Fire!

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On March 22, 2025, at around 4:00 a.m., Police and the Township of Cramahe Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a commercial premises on King Street East in Colborne.

Emergency services arrived and spoke with the lone occupant who was out of the building and uninjured. Fire fighters tackled the blaze as police closed the road in the area with diversions in place.

The road was opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. The Office of the Fire Marshall had been contacted in relation to the incident. At this time, foul play is not suspected by investigators.

On March 22, 2025, a nearby regional police service contacted OPP in regard to a vehicle recovered in their area and believed to be stolen from Northumberland. Officers confirmed that the passenger vehicle had been taken from an address in the Municipality in Brighton on March 12, 2025. The vehicle was unoccupied and the investigation into the circumstances regarding the theft remains ongoing.

On March 23, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., a member of the public reported a suspected impaired driver in a pickup truck on Hillcrest Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle in the ditch. Officers spoke to the uninjured driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was then taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Cameron CLARKE (age 50) from the Municipality of Port Hope, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 2, in the Township of Cramahe in response to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle matching the description provided and through investigation, found the motorist to be prohibited from driving.

As a result, Allister MCCULLOUGH (age 53) from Belleville, has been charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Driving while under suspension – three counts

–      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

–      Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour.

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

Northumberland OPP also responded a number of collisions. Of note, officers responded a single motor vehicle collision on March 23, 2025, at around 8:40 a.m. The incident occurred on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Cramahe and the vehicle had been reported to roll and come to rest on it’s roof.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the fire department also responded to the collision where the driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As traffic was slowing down on approach to an unrelated collision on March 23, 2025, shortly before 09:00 on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope, a driver was involved in a single vehicle collision which resulted in minor injuries. An 18-year-old male from Picton, was charged with Careless Driving.

On March 24, 2024, at around 8:10 a.m., OPP responded to a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 45 and County Road 9 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The vehicle was reported to have rolled several times before coming to rest.

The Fire Department and EMS also responded to the scene where upon arrival, all occupants were out of the passenger vehicle. One individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This investigation remains ongoing.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to reducing and preventing injuries on roads, highways, waterways, and trails, while enhancing safety for motorists and all other road users through public education and enforcement. We continue to urge motorists to slow down, stay alert, leave extra space and adjust driving according to conditions and hazards. 

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