The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation at Warkworth Institution.
On September 13, 2024, officers received a report relating to an incident which occurred at the facility on August 10, 2024. A police investigation found that an inmate threatened a number of correctional officers.
As a result, a warrant was issued and on January 14, 2025, Northumberland OPP arrested the individual sought in connection to the incident.
A 37-year-old male, from Brighton, has been charged with:
– Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.
The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
The Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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