Northumberland OPP – Cobourg Woman Charged After ALPR Alerts Police (Name Released)

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An officer from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) of a possible prohibited driver.

On July 24, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police were conducting traffic enforcement on County Road 25 in the Township of Cramahe. The in-car ALPR system notified the officer regarding a northbound vehicle being associated with a prohibited driver. Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and determined the driver to be prohibited from driving along with other offences.

Cindy MACNEIL. 48-years-old, of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

– Operation while prohibited

– Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

– Drive motor vehicle – no licence.

The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

The Northumberland Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws

(Images attached – please note these are stock images and not of actual event or vehicle)

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