Traffic complaints, impaired driving, and assaults continue to keep Northumberland OPP busy.
Here’s your latest OPP rundown:
On Monday, March 23, 2026, shortly after 1:30 a.m., police said they responded to a complaint about a driver playing loud music and revving an engine outside a Wallace Street Trent Hills address.
After speaking with the driver, police said an impaired driving investigation was initiated, resulting in the individual being taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 26-year-old man from the Municipality of Trent Hills was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and failure to comply with a probation order.
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at about 9:45 p.m., officers said they responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Oak Ridges Drive area in the Township of Hamilton.
Police said they located the pick-up truck in the County Road 45 area and after speaking with the driver, started an impaired operation investigation.
As a result of the probe, police said a 29-year-old Roseneath man was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus.)
In another incident last Saturday, at about 8:30 p.m., officers said they received a traffic complaint involving a driver tailgating, passing another vehicle and “brake checking” in the Concession Road 8 Trent Hills area.
Police caught up with the suspect vehicle in the County Road 25 area and conducted a traffic stop, which led to a 42-year-old Trenton man charged with driving while under suspension and driving with cannabis readily available.
An assault call back dating back to March 15 has also led to a recent arrest.
Police said the charge was laid after police were contacted regarding an alleged assault that had occurred the week prior at a Percy Street residence in the Township of Cramahe.
The complainant reported non-serious injuries, said police, adding that further investigation resulted in one arrest on Friday, March 20.
The accused is a 32-year-old Lindsay woman who was charged with assault.
None of the charges in the above unrelated incidents have been proven in court.
In instances of impaired driving charges, the accused also have their licences suspended for 90 days and vehicles are impounded for a week. Police continue to call on citizens to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911.