Northumberland OPP – Police Apprehend Distraught Individual in Brighton

In Police Blotter

(MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON, ON) – On Monday March 29, 2021, at approximately 11:30 am, members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a residence in the south end of the town of Brighton for a report of a distraught individual who was barricaded in a room and refusing to come out. All traffic and pedestrians were re-routed from the area during the course of the investigation.


The Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit (K9) and OPP Crisis Negotiators were contacted to assist with this incident.


At approximately 2:00 pm on March 29, 202 1, the individual was safely apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment.


All resources have since cleared from the location.

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!

Breaking News – One Day After Filing for Re-Election, Cleveland Hands Over Strong Mayor Powers

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland formally entered the 2026 mayoral race on Monday. Just 24 hours later, he announced he was

Read More...

Video – One Day, Lasting Impact: Miracle Treat Day Returns August 13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBTdLHcnS9E For most people, buying a Blizzard on a hot August day is simply a chance to cool down with

Read More...

Cobourg Launches New Snow Clearing Assistance Pilot Program

(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Public Works and Engineering Division is pleased to announce a new Snow

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu