The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual wanted in connection with a serious assault.
On December 28, 2025, police received a report of an assault that occurred on December 21 at a residence on Maple Avenue in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The victim later attended hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation began where an individual was identified and sought in connection with the incident.
On December 30, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers conducting a Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on County Road 8 in Trent Hill s stopped a vehicle. The accused was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody with assistance from the
Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
Gordon FLETCHER (32) of no fixed abode, has been charged with:
– Aggravated assault
– Breach of recognizance
The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
Festive RIDE checkpoints are conducted throughout the holiday season to keep roads safe and remind drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is never wor th the risk and can result in tragic consequences.
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).
Author: Pete Fisher
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