Northumberland OPP – Suspect Charged with Uttering Threats at Healthcare Facility (Name Released)
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against an individual following a report of a disturbance at a healthcare facility.
On August 11, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a threats call at an address on Oliver Road, where a person was reportedly acting aggressively toward staff.
Upon arrival, police learned the individual had already left the scene. An investigation was initiated, and officers obtained a description of the suspect.
Later that evening, officers located the individual in the area of Front Street North and Bridge Street East where they were taken into custody.
As a result, Michael DINGMAN (59) of no fixed address, has been charged with:
Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
Uttering threats to damage property
Failing to comply with a probation order
The accused was held for a bail hearing to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
The Northumberland OPP is committed to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact Crime Stoppers at stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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