(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a number of persons this week, resulting in multiple charges being laid, including impaired driving, theft and assault.
Impaired Driving Charge – Municipality of Brighton
On September 8, 2025, at around 9:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 30 when they observed a vehicle stopped and causing a hazard to passing traffic. Following speaking to the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation. The motorist was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
A search of the individual and vehicle led to the discovery of a number of items believed to be obtained through crime.
Sanjeef STANISLESS (38) from Toronto, has been charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Possession of a credit card obtained by crime – four counts
Possession of an identify document obtained by crime
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Fail to have insurance card
In addition to a court date in October, a 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
Assault with a Weapon – Township of Cramahe
On September 9, 2025, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of an individual brandishing a construction-related item during an altercation on King Street West. One person was assaulted and sustained non-serious injuries.
The subject of the complaint had left the area prior to the arrival of police. With a description provided by witnesses, officers located an individual nearby on Church Street East.
As a result, Thomas MERRIMAN (31) from Colborne, was arrested and charged with:
Assault with a weapon
Assault
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
Mischief – destroys or damages property
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.
Theft – Township of Cramahe
On October 11, 2024, police received a complaint regarding a theft from a commercial premises on Toronto Street. It was reported that several individuals stole approximately $865 worth of liquor.
Surveillance footage indicated the incident occurred on October 6.
Following an investigation spanning nearly 11 months, two persons were identified and located by police.
On September 10, 2025, officers arrested both individuals
Akilan ANTON (20) from Scarborough, has been charged with:
Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting
Aymen MOKTAR (20) from Toronto, has been charged with:
Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting
Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in October.
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).
Author: Pete Fisher
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