Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a traffic enforcement stop in the Township of Hamilton.
On July 22, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an officer conducting speed enforcement on Oak Ridges Drive observed a passenger vehicle travelling at 143 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
After stopping the vehicle and speaking with the driver, the officer initiated an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, the driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing. Police also identified a number of additional offences.
William HOWARD (32) of Port Hope, has be en charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
- Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
- Obstruct plate
- Fail to have insurance card
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
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 Suspensi on (ADLS) and a 14-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.
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