Northumberland OPP has been busy in recent weeks laying a slew of charges after several unrelated incidents across the county.
Here’s the latest from OPP:
On Feb. 8, 2026, at about 7 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Trent Hills after observing a vehicle allegedly pass in an unsafe manner. An impaired driving investigation was initiated and the driver was arrested, reported OPP.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 62-year-old Trenton resident was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and unsafe move – lane or shoulder.
Also on Feb. 8, shortly before 2:30 a.m., police said they stopped a speeding vehicle on Concession Road 3 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
After speaking with the motorist, police said an impaired driving investigation was initiated, resulting in the accused being taken into custody and transported to the station for further tests.
As a result of the probe, police said a 21-year-old Hastings resident was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus,) young driver – B.A.C. above zero, and speeding.
Both of the accused in these separate investigations also had their licences suspended for 90 days and the vehicles impounded for seven days.
On Feb. 4, at about 10:30 a.m., police said they received a report about a remotely piloted aerial system (drone) being launched near a correctional institution in the County Road 29 area. Officers said they found a vehicle matching the description provided and took one person into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old Mississauga resident was charged with mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, delivers contraband to or receives contraband from an inmate and possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing.
On Jan. 31, at about 5:45 p.m., officers allege they observed a vehicle nearly collide with another and then fail to stop for police before leaving the area at a high rate of speed in Cobourg.
Police said the vehicle was later found unoccupied at a commercial property in the County Road 45 area.
The investigation led police to identify the driver and make an arrest on Feb. 1, reported OPP.
The accused is a 19-year-old Cobourg resident, who was charged with flight from a peace officer, drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed, and use plates not authorized for vehicle.
The 19-year-old also had their licence suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
On Jan. 30, at about 9:30 p.m., police said they responded to a report of an individual threatening another resident and kicking the complainant’s door in at a multi-unit residence on Front Street East in the Trent Hills area.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 22-year-old Hastings resident was charged with uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm, and mischief – destroys or damages property.
On Jan. 25, 2026, shortly before 9 p.m., police said they responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance and damaging a door at a residence on Burnham Street North in the Township of Hamilton.
The person had left before police arrived, but descriptions of two people operating motorized snow vehicles helped officers in their investigation, said OPP.
On Feb. 4, police said a 34-year-old Cobourg resident was arrested and charged with mischief – destroys or damages property.
None of the charges in the above unrelated incidents have been proven in court. All of the accused will appear in court at later dates.
