Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a variety of incidents over the weekend, including the recovery of a stolen vehicle on Highway 401, a break and enter investigation in Trent Hills, and an impaired operation arrest in Cobourg.
Stolen Vehicle
On October 26, 2026, shortly after 3:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a theft at a service station on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope.
A vehicle matching the description provided to police was located travelling eastbound on Highway 401. The driver failed to stop for officers.
The vehicle was later located again on Highway 401 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, where it was stopped by officers and the driver was taken into custody.
As the investigation continued, officers determined the vehicle had recently been reported stolen from Toronto. Further investigation also revealed a number of additional offences.
As a result, Roland IVAN (30) of no fixed address, has been charged with:
– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
– Theft under $5,000
– Operation while prohibited – five counts
– Flight from peace officer – two counts
– Failure or refusal to comply with demand
– Dangerous operation
– Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
– Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle
– Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
Break and Enter
On October 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a break and enter at a property on Bridge Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Officers arrived and one person was taken into custody. A quantity of cash and alcohol were seized as part of the investigation.
A local Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) attended to assist with the investigation and the scene was held by police for several hours. A vehicle was also seized in connection with the investigation.
Diamond POWELL (30) of Marmora, has been charged with:
– Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence
– Theft under $5,000
– Assault a peace officer
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2027.
Impaired Operation
On October 24, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m., an officer was on patrol along Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope when a passenger vehicle was observed unable to maintain its lane.
The vehicle was stopped in Cobourg and, after speaking with the driver, police began an impaired operation investigation. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing, which resulted in readings of more than twice the legal limit.
Tabitha HORNE (40) of Cobourg, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in December 2026.
In addition to a 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS), the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
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.
Author: Pete Fisher
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