Northumberland OPP – Weekend Incidents Include, Impaired Charge, Highway 401 Collision, Traffic Enforcement
Impaired Charge
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle unable to maintain its lane on Stoney Point Road in the Municipality of Brighton. The vehicle was stopped, and following interaction with the driver, an impaired operation investigation was initiated.
The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Chantel GRANT (21), from Campbellford, has been charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
Fail to notify change of address
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in June. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
If you know or suspect a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. Impaired driving is a criminal offence and poses a serious risk to public safety. Plan ahead by arranging a designated driver or using safe transportation options.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
Collision Investigation
On May 10, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., OPP responded to a collision involving two tractor-trailers on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. EMS and fire services also attended.
The highway was closed for the investigation. One driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The highway reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m.
As a result, 43-year-old male from Brampton was charged with:
Careless driving
Unsafe move – lane or shoulder
While the highway was closed, one motorist was charged with driving on a closed roadway.
A 46-year-old male from Cobourg was charged with:
Drive on closed highway
Driver fail to surrender license
Motorists are reminded to obey road closures, which are in place to protect emergency responders, investigators, and the public.
Weekend Traffic Enforcement
Over the weekend, Northumberland OPP laid 66 charges through traffic enforcement initiatives. The most common offence was speeding, with 27 charges laid.
Officers also issued three charges under the Move Over law for failing to slow down and change lanes when approaching stopped emergency or tow vehicles with flashing lights.
These laws exist to protect first responders and roadside workers who face serious risks while assisting the public.
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