Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
On July 18, 2026, shortly after 6:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a collision on Centennial Lane involving a pickup truck that had struck a tree.
When officers arrived, there were no occupants in the vehicle. Through further investigation, officers learned the driver had gone to a nearby waterfront area and left the vicinity on a personal watercraft. Police later located the individual after receiving reports of a pedestrian yelling at members of the public on another roadway.
Emergency Medical Services attended the scene as a precaution. No serious injuries were reported.
After speaking with the individual, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation, resulting in the driver being arrested and taken into custody.
Jacob FOSTER (25) from Peterborough, has been charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – two counts
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs – two counts
Dangerous operation
Fail to report damage to property on highway
Fail to remain
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September 2026.
In addition, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were imposed.
Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 705-745-9000 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
Author: Pete Fisher
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