Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several incidents, including a traffic stop that led to multiple charges involving public mischief and prohibited driving.
Campbellford – Assault Investigation
On July 22, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an earlier altercation at a location on Haigs Beach Road. The accused allegedly assaulted the complainant and caused damage to a vehicle by kicking it. No serious injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, Brad HERMAN (62) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:
Assault
Mischief – destroys or damages property
The individual is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September.
Campbellford – Prohibited Driver
On July 22, 2025, at around 9:45 a.m., OPP stopped a driver on Dominion Street for not wearing a seatbelt. Further investigation revealed the individual was prohibited from driving.
Joshua PRATT, 42, from Warkworth, has been charged with:
Operation while prohibited
Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt
The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.
Trent Hills – Identity Fraud and Ammunition Seizure
On July 22, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement on County Road 25 stopped a vehicle travelling at 106 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The driver provided false identity details and was taken into custody. A search revealed approximately 30 rounds of rifle ammunition.
Patrick JENSEN, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
Operation while prohibited
Public mischief
Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud)
Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
Suspended driving – four counts
Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Use of plates not authorized
Speeding
The vehicle was impounded for 45 days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in August.
The OPP reminds all motorists that providing false information during a traffic stop is a criminal offence and can lead to serious consequences. Additionally, transporting ammunition carelessly poses risks to public safety and will be dealt with accordingly.
Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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