The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a fraud investigation.
On October 15, 2025, police received a report that a person engaged to provide home support in the Municipality of Trent Hills, had used financial information to make unauthorized purchases.
After a six-week investigation, officers arrested two individuals on November 25, 2025.
Alecia BENDFELD (33) from the Township of Stirling-Rawdon, has been charged with:
– Fraudulent use of credit card data
– Fraud under $5,000
James SANDERSON (35) from Stirling, has been charged with:
– Fraudulent use of credit card data
– Fraud under $5,000
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5, 000
Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in January 2026.
Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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