Peterborough County OPP – Campbellford Driver Facing Charges Including Flight from Police

In Police Blotter

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on County Road 40 at approximately 12:45am on March 6, 2021. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed but was located by officers in a residential driveway on Asphodel 4th Line.


Benjamin BROWN (age 18) of Campbellford, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
· Flight from peace officer
· Dangerous operation
· Race a motor vehicle-excessive speed
· Novice driver-B.A.C. above zero


The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 13, 2021.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Cobourg’s St. Mary Thunder Hosting OFSAA Girls A/AA Hockey at Three Local Venues

Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) girls ‘A/AA’ hockey championship is being hosted this year

Read More...

Cobourg Collegiate Institute Set to Compete at OFSAA Boys Hockey Tournament in Lasalle-Windsor

Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland After recently winning the Central Ontario championship, the Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves are one of 16 teams

Read More...

Predators Win Easily Against Members of the Port Hope Fire Department in Sledge Hockey Game

Members of the FishAbility Sports Club sledge hockey team names Predators took part in a hockey game against members

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu