Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Collision, Impaired Charge, Disturbance (Names Released)

Pete Fisher
2 hours ago
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Collision Results in Charges
On August 15, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in the Municipality of Brighton.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also attended for possible injuries.

After speaking with one of the motorists involved, officers commenced an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the driver being taken into custody and transported to a local detachment. Further investigation revealed additional offences. No serious injuries were reported.

Carolyn ROBIA (53) of Colborne, has been charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Dangerous operation

Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

Driving while under suspension

Fail to have insurance card

Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in September.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment were also imposed.

Impaired Operation
On August 15, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a caller contacted police out of concern for the well-being of a family member operating a motor vehicle on County Road 25 in the Township of Cramahe.

Officers located a vehicle matching the description provided on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton. After speaking with the motorist, officers commenced an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the individual being taken into custody.

As a result, a 34-year-old male, from Manvers Township, has been charged with:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Operation while prohibited

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment were also imposed.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobo urg in September 2026.

Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca

 

Disturbance
On August 13, 2026, shortly after 3:00 p.m., OPP officers were verifying an individual’s compliance with a court order on Bridge Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

During the interaction, a disturbance occurred, resulting in the person being taken into custody.

As a result, Michael DINGMAN (60) from Campbellford, has been charged with:

Causing a disturbance

Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.