Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a number of incidents and speeding charges are among highest in central region through the Civic Day Long Weekend.
From August 1 through August 4, 2025, the focus was on the following offences and number of charges are as follows:
– Speeding 112
– Seatbelt 4
– Distracted driving 1
– Impaired driving 7
– Fail to move over for emergency vehicles 3
The OPP are reminding motorists to slow down and make safe driving a priority. Over the Civic Day long weekend, officers observed a number of speeding incidents across our communities. Speeding puts everyone at risk including drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians. It reduces your reaction time and increases the severity of collisions.
High-Speed Motorcyclists Fail to Stop for Police
On August 8, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding two motorcyclists travelling at high speeds on Highway 401 eastbound at Newtownville.
Officers located the vehicles shortly thereafter, but the operators failed to stop for police.
One motorcyclist was then located at the Colborne exit where they were taken into custody.
Justin DASILVA (24) from Strathroy, has been charged with:
– Flight from peace officer
– Careless driving
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September. The investigation remains ongoing in relation to the other motorcyclist.
Suspended Driver Flees Police
On August 7, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., police attempted to stop a vehicle which was displaying an incorrect plate on County Road 25 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
The driver did not stop for OPP and following an investigation, the vehicle was located at the rear of a residence in the area.
Officers spoke to the 49-year-old male driver, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, and they were charged with:
– Driving while under suspension
– Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
– Fail to stop for police
– Use plate not authorized for vehicle
– Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
Suspended Driver Found with Ammunition
On August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., OPP were conducting patrol on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton when the in cruiser Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) alerted the officer to a suspended driver.
The passenger vehicle was subsequently stopped. The individual was confirmed to be prohibited and a search of the vehicle yielded a quantity of rifle ammunition.
Ryan TANNER (46) from the Municipality of Brighton, has been charged with:
– Driving while prohibited
– Unauthorised possession of ammunition
– Careless storage of ammunition
The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.
Theft and Dangerous Driving in Alnwick/Haldimand
On August 5, 2025, shortly before 12:30 p.m., police responded to a theft from a commercial premises on County Road 45 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand.
The individual was alleged to have driven a car at the complainant while leaving the location at speed.
An investigation into the matter began and the person turned themselves into a local detachment later that day.
Nnamdi IHEJIAWUNZE (19) from Cobourg, has been arrested and charged with:
– Theft under $5,000
– Dangerous operation
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September.
Impaired and Prohibited Driver in Brighton
On August 4, 2025, at around 5:30 p.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Municipality of Brighton.
A vehicle description was provided, and officers later located the vehicle on County Road 2 in Quinte West.
Following a traffic stop, officers entered into an impaired operation investigation and through investigation, the person was also found to be prohibited from driving.
Brian CASSIBO (19) from the Municipality of Brighton, was arrested and charged with:
– Operation while prohibited
– Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
– Fail to surrender insurance card
– Drive motor vehicle, plate improperly displayed
– Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver.
The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
Impaired Driver Found on Highway 401 Shoulder
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police located a passenger vehicle parked on the shoulder of the Highway 401 on-ramp at Cobourg. Upon interacting with the single occupant, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation and the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment.
Oneil DOUGLAS (35) from Peterborough, has been charged with:
– Failure or refusal to comply with demand
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
– Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
In addition to a future court date in September, the accused had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
Single-Vehicle Collision Leads to Impaired Charges
On August 8, 2025, at around 7:20 p.m. OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Dale Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Officers arrived and located the damaged passenger vehicle off the roadway.
Both occupants were uninjured and following speaking to the driver, police entered into an impaired operation investigation.
The individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
Alan TANNER (38) from Port Hope, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
In addition to a future court date in September, the accused had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
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
