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.
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